Vietnam's VinFast to debut EV SUVs at LA Auto Show

Vietnam’s VinFast to debut EV SUVs at LA Auto Show

This global premiere marks the official introduction of the VinFast EV brand to the North American market.

VinFast, a Vietnam-based automotive manufacturer, has announced the global premiere of the company’s new EVs will be at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. VinFast will unveil two of its latest EV models, the VF e35 and VF e36, both SUVs.

VinFast is the only EV brand representing Vietnam to attend the 2021 LA Auto Show. At this year’s LA Auto Show, the company says the VF e35 and VF e36 electric SUV models integrate ADAS, featuring Lane Assist, Collision Warning, Driver Monitoring, Fully Automated Parking and Summon Vehicle. The VF e35 and VF e36 are equipped with Smart Infotainment, including in-car control features with Voice Assistant, Virtual Assistant and E-Commerce Services.

At the event, VinFast will officially launch its global EV brand and its e-mobility solutions researched and developed by Vingroup’s technology ecosystem. This global premiere marks the official introduction of the VinFast EV brand to the North American market. Pre-order will begin in the first half of 2022.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, shared: “Global demand for quality EVs drives the work of our VinFast team every day. We have made vigorous investments and conducted extensive market research to create premium EVs that will satisfy the desires of global customers. This is just the beginning. We hope to capture the hearts and imaginations of even the most demanding customers with VinFast’s dedicated service and smart, high-quality products.”

The 2021 LA Auto Show marks the return of VinFast to the global stage since its first introduction at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. This time, VinFast will officially enter the global EV revolution and compete in North American and European markets after this global launch.

According to Ms. Lisa Kaz, CEO and owner of the LA Auto Show: “We are very proud to have the first-ever Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, choose the 2021 LA Auto Show to make their North American debut. As a pioneer in supporting consumer adoption of and education on electric vehicles, we welcome electrification and EV brands. We look forward to supporting VinFast’s presence at this year’s show and will keep a close eye on their brand development.”

Prior to their 2021 LA Auto Show exhibition, VinFast will organize a press conference on November 17, 2021.

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