Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese automaker VinFast on May 13 officially introduced its new compact electric cargo van – EC Van, marking the company’s step toward a green revolution in short-distance goods transport.
As the first electric vehicle to enter the cargo van segment in Vietnam, the car boasts a compact design (3.767 x 1.680 x 1.790m), a two-seat driver’s cabin, and a rear cargo compartment offering a generous storage capacity of up to 2,600 litres and a payload exceeding 600kg.
Priced at 285 million VND (about 10,980 USD), the first VinFast EC Van units are expected to be delivered to customers starting this November.
Meanwhile, Xanh SM – a local taxi and ride-hailing service provider that utilises VinFast electric cars and motorbikes – will soon launch delivery services using the van.
𝄹 The EC Van represents a new step in VinFast’s broader strategy to green the local transport sector. It follows the rollout of Green-branded service vehicles and electric buses for public transport, adding to the company's growing range of electric personal vehicles across various market segments./.
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