Automaker VinFast, a member of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, officially announced the opening of its VinFast store in Rennes on March 25, marking its presence in the West of France.
A VinFast EV SUV model at the showroom (Source: VinFast)
Hanoi (VNA) - Automaker VinFast, a member of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, officially announced the opening of its VinFast store in Rennes on March 25, marking its presence in the West of France.
According to the firm, its next stores in France are expected soon in Montpellier, Aix-En-Provence, and other major cities.
Located in a prime location with many other auto brands, VinFast Rennes is hoped to help VinFast increase its brand presence and quickly reach prospective customers. This is VinFast's first store in the West of France, furthering its expansion rollout in European markets.
VinFast Rennes will focus on showcasing products and in-car smart features while providing one-on-one assistance through professional and well-trained product experts. In addition, the VinFast store will link the brand and its customers, bringing personalised services and peace of mind experiences throughout the electric vehicle ownership journey.
VinFast Rennes combines modern space with design highlights inspired by the beauty of Vietnam's natural wonders. The store will display two electric SUV models, the VF 8 and VF 9. Later, the VF 6 and VF 7 will also be presented here, allowing customers to directly experience VinFast's complete electric vehicle lineup directly. Customers can explore the products at 3 Rue des Mesliers, Rennes.
Before this event, VinFast established its presence in Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Oberhausen, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. VinFast Rennes is VinFast's third store in France. After Rennes, the following stores will open in Montpellier, Aix-En-Provence, and other major cities to expand the retail and service network, building connections and trust with French customers.
Coming up, VinFast will organise large-scale test-drive events in France, Germany, and the Netherlands to approach and convince its consumers with hands-on experiences with VinFast's products and services.
Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in the northern port city of Hai Phong./.
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced on February 27 that it will start delivery of VF 8 City Edition vehicles to US customers beginning March 1 (or March 2 in Vietnam).
Vietnamese electrical carmakers VinFast on March 1 delivered its first 45 VF 8 City Edition electric SUVs to US customers at nine California showrooms, marking its official entry into the US automobile market.
Chairman of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup Pham Nhat Vuong on March 6 decided to establish GSM (Green - Smart - Mobility) Joint Stock Company, specialising in offering VinFast electric car and motorbike rental and taxi services.
VinFast Trading and Service Ltd Co, a subsidiary automaker of conglomerate Vingroup, reported on March 14 that it delivered 774 electric vehicles (EVs) to customers in the first two months of 2023.
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A VinFast EV SUV model at the showroom (Source: VinFast) 
