VinFast debuts four electric vehicle models at Paris Motor Show 2022
VOV.VN - VinFast, a subsidiary automaker of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, officially launched four electric vehicle (EV) models at the Paris Motor Show 2022 international auto show which is running from October 17 to October 23.
Four years after its global debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show with the release of its first two cars through the LUX A2.0 for the sedan and the LUX SA2.0 for the sports utility vehicle (SUV), Vinfast returned to the show with four new EV models, including VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9.
This marks the first time that the automaker has officially introduced the full all-electric range to the French market. Among the EV models being debuted, two SUV models VF 8 and VF 9 designed by Pininfarina have received 65,000 global orders so far.
The other two models, VF 6 and VF 7, are luxurious electric SUVs designed by Torino Design which have been introduced to the European customer segment for the first time.
Jean-Christophe Mercier, deputy CEO of VinFast Europe, expressed his pride at creating a distinctive brand identity featuring premium quality, affordable prices, and a host of cutting-edge technologies for customers.
He added that VinFast places great importance on its plan to expand the market in Europe with the opening of its three headquarters in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, in the cities of Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
Moving forward, the company plans for the opening of VinFast’s first flagship store to take place in Cologne, Germany, in November with a direct-to-customer retail model.
VinFast also aims to hire over 200 technicians during the next 12 months as part of efforts to support its aftersales network.
With regard to charging, VinFast will co-operate alongside Bosch to bring customers a network of charging stations with up to 300,000 from many suppliers across Europe.
Mercier affirmed that the company continues its journey towards a sustainable future as it seeks to become one of the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers for zero-emissions transportation.
At the show, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang stated that the presence of VinFast’s new EV models at the Paris International Motor Show 2022 has captured the public’s attention, affirming the rise of the Vietnamese economy and industrial sector that have launched competitive products compared to other leading global ones.
