JAKARTA, INDONESIA –
Media OutReach Newswire – 15 February 2024 – VinFast Auto today debuts the company’s first range of right-hand drive electric vehicles at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024. Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, made a notable appearance at the event and autographed the VF 5 showcased in VinFast’s booth. The official launch in the Indonesian market, marked by this event, signifies the next step in VinFast’s global expansion and underscores its dedication to fostering sustainable transportation locally and globally.
Indonesia is the first country where VinFast will introduce right-hand drive electric vehicles, illustrating the company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and determination to develop electric vehicles and bring green transportation to all markets. VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, and VF 7, belonging to segments A to C, are slated to be the first electric vehicle models to launch in Indonesia.
To ensure convenient charging, VinFast will partner with local suppliers to establish a nationwide charging network. This ambitious plan will enable seamless electric mobility for Indonesian customers, significantly boosting sustainable transportation adoption in the market.
Mr. Tran Quoc Huy, VinFast Indonesia CEO, said: “VinFast is proud to participate in IIMS 2024 and introduce smart, eco-friendly vehicles, empowering Indonesian consumers with diverse choices for sustainable mobility. We are confident that VinFast’s comprehensive electric mobility platform will make electric vehicles more accessible to everyone, serving as a catalyst for the country’s transition to clean energy.”
Driven by a long-term vision for sustainable transportation, VinFast, as previously announced, will build a local electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Indonesia with a projected capacity of 50,000 cars per year. VinFast’s planned factory is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute to the development of a robust domestic electric vehicle industry. When operational, the plant will also represent a key link in VinFast’s global electric vehicle supply chain.
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