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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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

Green Car Congress

VF31 is a medium-sized SUV (segment C), VF32 is a midsize SUV (D segment), VF33 is a large SUV (segment E). The VinFast VF33, an E-segment SUV, uses two 150 kW electric motors, with battery capacity of up to 106 kWh and range of up to 550 km (342 miles).

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Vietnam’s VinFast launches 3 electric crossovers with autonomous capabilities; two headed for N.A. and Europe

Green Car Congress

Vietnam’s first carmaker, VinFast, is launching three electric crossovers: VF31, VF32, VF33. All three offer a range of steering and self-driving assistance features and are equipped with safety and intelligence features. Battery capacity is 42kWh, with a range of up to 300 km (186 miles). door, reverse camera, 360?

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VinFast Delivers First VF 5 Plus Small SUVs To Vietnamese Customers

Electric Cars Report

As the most economical model in VinFast’s lineup, VinFast VF 5 Plus aims to rapidly increase the popularity of smart electric vehicles in Vietnam by targeting the broadest range of consumers.

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

Green Car Congress

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 Starts Customer Deliveries Of Its First EV In Vietnam

InsideEVs

The VF e34 electric small SUV offers an NEDC driving range of about 177 miles and comes with a battery rental program.

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