Chinese luxury EV maker Zeekr enters Vietnam
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Zeekr, Chinese conglomerate Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand, will be distributed in Vietnam by transport services provider Tasco.
Following an agreement signed Monday the EV maker joined the list of auto brands distributed by Tasco, which also includes Lynk & Co and Volvo, two other Geely subsidiaries.
Tasco has not disclosed when or which Zeekr models will be sold in the market, nor has it confirmed whether it will build charging infrastructure for Zeekr vehicles or outsource this to a third party.
Zeekr was established in 2021 and is positioned as a luxury EV manufacturer that focuses on driving assistance and safety technologies.
It targets high-end customers and competes in the premium EV segment, but offers competitive prices. It recently expanded to Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
The brand offers seven models in China, all based on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture EV platform.
Zeekr vehicles sold in Vietnam will be imported from China, where the company has its only plant.
Other Chinese EV brands that have entered Vietnam within the last year include BYD and Lynk & Co.
Three others, Omoda, Jaecoo and Aion, are expected to launch in the fourth quarter.
VinFast, the only domestic producer, dominates the EV market in Vietnam with a wide range of products and the largest network of charging stations.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company will distribute Zeekr vehicles in Vietnam?
Which company will distribute Zeekr vehicles in Vietnam?
Zeekr vehicles will be distributed in Vietnam by Tasco, a transport services provider. Tasco already distributes other Geely subsidiaries, Lynk & Co and Volvo, in the market.
Q.When will Zeekr vehicles be available for purchase in Vietnam?
When will Zeekr vehicles be available for purchase in Vietnam?
Tasco has not yet disclosed when Zeekr models will be sold in the market. Specific models to be offered have also not been confirmed by the distributor.
Q.Will Zeekr establish its own charging infrastructure in Vietnam?
Will Zeekr establish its own charging infrastructure in Vietnam?
Tasco has not confirmed whether it will build charging infrastructure for Zeekr vehicles. It is also possible that this service will be outsourced to a third party.
Q.Where will Zeekr vehicles sold in Vietnam be manufactured?
Where will Zeekr vehicles sold in Vietnam be manufactured?
Zeekr vehicles sold in Vietnam will be imported from China. The company currently has its only manufacturing plant located in China.
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