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The First Customers Receive VinFast’s VF 5, Priced At $19,500, Batteries Not Included

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VinFast turned over the first batch of VinFast VF 5 smart electric vehicles to its new owners in simple ceremonies at dealers and luxury malls all over Vietnam. The concept of the economy EV was first introduced in January 2022 at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and later the same year at the […]

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VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

Baua Electric

Today, VinFast and a local dealer network in the Middle East signed an agreement to bring the former’s EVs to the region. The post VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainment

Baua Electric

sales appearing to be lagging behind targets , the company is continuing the process of pivoting to a franchised dealer model. In January, it revealed a pickup truck concept and a tiny SUV called the VF 3. This week Vinfast opened deposits in its home country of Vietnam for the VF 3 at $9,200—battery not included. Despite U.S.

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VinFast (VFS) EV deliveries pick up in Q4 but not enough to beat its 2023 target

Baua Electric

VinFast’s parent company, VinGroup, established GSM , an EV rental and taxi company, last March to expand its electric cars and scooters in Vietnam. It also announced plans to expand its presence with five dealer partnerships to sell its EVs in the US. VinFast confirmed the VF 3 will be sold globally.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Genesis (part of the Hyundai Motor Group that also includes Kia and Hyundai) already has some of the best-looking cars and SUVs, so adding the Genesis X Convertible Concept EV would just be one more bit of beautiful design to oogle. The 911 Dakar will be in dealers in Spring 2023, with a base price of $223,450. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV.