VinFast selects Shell Recharge Solutions to offer at-home charge points to European customers
VinFast, the premium Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and Shell Recharge Solutions on November 10 announced a new collaboration to supply advanced at-home charging equipment and services to VinFast customers in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
A model of VinFast’s VF8 is charged at a Shell Recharge charge points. (Photo courtesy of VinFast)
Hanoi (VNA) - VinFast, the premium Vietnamese battery electricvehicle (EV) manufacturer and Shell Recharge Solutions on November 10 announceda new collaboration to supply advanced at-home charging equipment and servicesto VinFast customers in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
The collaboration supports both VinFast’s entrance as a major EV manufacturerin the European market and Shell Recharge Solutions’ mission to enable cleanertransportation for everyone, driving the way towards a lower-carbon future.
VinFast customers will be able to conveniently order charging equipment andinstallation from Shell Recharge Solutions using the VinFast app. The VinFastapp is designed to provide clarity and reassurance, guiding customers through apotentially unfamiliar EV purchasing process. The ability to deliver a simpleand effective customer journey, as well as a strong future technology roadmap,makes Shell Recharge Solutions the ideal partner to VinFast’s digital-centricapproach to the market.
Shell Recharge Solutions charge points include functionalities such asscheduled charging and remote charging management, which will becomeincreasingly important as more widespread EV adoption influences power demandand grid operation. The two companies are committed to jointly exploring thedevelopment of advanced energy services that will benefit the future needs ofVinFast customers.
Currently, VinFast’s VF8 and VF9 are being offered to European customers on areservation basis. VinFast announced its plan to open more than 50 VinFastStores across France, Germany, and the Netherlands, beginning by the end of2022. The EVs will be available with Shell Recharge charge points when they goon sale in the market./.
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A model of VinFast’s VF8 is charged at a Shell Recharge charge points. (Photo courtesy of VinFast) 
