VinFast introduces first right-hand drive electric vehicles
Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, VinFast, has officially launched its first right-hand drive electric vehicles for the Indonesian market at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024.
VinFast's VF6 model on display at IIMS 2024 (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, VinFast, has officially launchedits first right-hand drive electric vehicles for the Indonesian market at theIndonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024.
Duringthe IIMS 2024 held in Jakarta from February 15-25, VinFast is showcasing a variety of models, including VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9.
VinFast is planning to collaborate with local suppliers toestablish a network of 5,000 charging stations in Indonesia, aiming tosignificantly boost the adoption of electric vehicles.
In a bid to penetrate the Indonesian market,VinFast also plans to build a factory in Indonesia with a projected capacity ofaround 50,000 cars per year. With the goal of achieving a domestic localisationrate of up to 40%, the VinFast factory is expected to create thousands of jobs andpromote the local electric vehicle industry./.
VinFast, Vietnam's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, unveiled its new electric vehicle concept - the VF Wild - at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES 2024) on January 9.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on January 13 made a field trip to VinFast electric vehicle manufacturing complex in the northern port city of Hai Phong as part of his state visit to Vietnam.
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast on February 6 announced a recall on 5,912 VF 5 Plus vehicles, which were produced from March to December 2023, for free replacement of a combination switch (left-hand lever on the steering wheel).
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast will introduce right-hand drive EV models to the international market for the first time as part of its upcoming participation at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024 slated for February 15 – 25.
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VinFast's VF6 model on display at IIMS 2024 (Photo: VNA) 
