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VinFast delivers first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam; first global delivery expected in December

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After these initial deliveries in Vietnam, VinFast plans to export the next batch of approximately 5,000 VF 8s to the US, Canada, and Europe. The VinFast VF 8 is an electric SUV made for global markets with a 5-seat configuration and overall dimensions of 187.00" (length) x 76.14" (width) x 65.63" (height).

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VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to customers in Vietnam; 2nd shipment of VF 8 to N America leaves in April

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VinFast delivered the first 27 VF 9 all-electric SUVs to its customers at an event in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The first batch of VF 9s, produced and delivered to customers in Vietnam, has a 6-seat configuration. The 6-seat design is equipped with two captain’s seats in the second row.

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VinFast exports its first batch of EVs: 999 VF8s to US

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Vietnam-based EV manufacturer VinFast held a ceremony to mark its first batch of exports of electric vehicles: 999 VF 8s headed to the United States. This batch is being transported by the Silver Queen —a Panamanian charter ship—and is expected to arrive in a California port about 20 days after departing from Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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VinFast partners with Gotion High-Tech on LFP battery cell R&D

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Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast and China-based Gotion High-Tech will jointly carry out R&D and production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. For VinFast, exploring the local production of LFP batteries in Vietnam is part of the car maker’s efforts to establish a clean energy ecosystem and localize parts supply.

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VinFast starts delivering all-electric VF 8 SUVs ahead of global expansion

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VinFast delivers first 100 of VF 8 all-electric SUVs to customers in Vietnam, with global deliveries expected to kick off in December. The post VinFast starts delivering all-electric VF 8 SUVs ahead of global expansion appeared first on The Driven.

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VinFast and Pininfarina detail designs of VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

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At Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022) in Barcelona, Vietnam-based VinFast and Pininfarina illustrated the details of the interior and exterior design of their electric vehicles, VF 8 and VF 9. These two EV models are expected to be launched throughout the global market by the middle of 2022.

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VinFast to unveil two new EVs at LA Auto Show next month

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VinFast, the Vietnam-based automotive manufacturer established in 2017, announced the global premiere of the company’s new EVs—VF e35 and VF e36—at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show 19-28 November 2021. The VF e35 and VF e36 electric SUV models are in the D and E market segments, respectively.