VinFast stops accepting orders for gasoline cars
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Automaker VinFast has stopped accepting new orders for gasoline-powered cars four months earlier than announced as it seeks to become a major global player in electronic vehicles.
It has received a huge number of orders for its Lux SUV and sedan and Fadil hatchback, and plans to keep the production line going until it fulfills them, it said in a statement Friday.
It said it would continue to service them for another 10 years to ensure the cars can be maintained through their life cycle.
The country’s first indigenous automaker announced in January it would completely transition to electric vehicles this year and is eyeing the U.S. and Europe as its first global markets.
It has so far received 73,000 orders for electric vehicles.
It started delivering them at the end of last year and had sold over 2,200 VF e34 cars by the end of June.
VinFast plans to have 150,000 charging stations around the country by this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why did VinFast stop accepting orders for petrol cars earlier than initially stated?
Why did VinFast stop accepting orders for petrol cars earlier than initially stated?
VinFast ceased accepting new orders for petrol-powered cars four months sooner than planned. This decision aligns with its ambition to become a significant global competitor in the electronic vehicle market, accelerating its transition.
Q.What is VinFast's plan for fulfilling existing orders for its petrol-powered vehicles?
What is VinFast's plan for fulfilling existing orders for its petrol-powered vehicles?
VinFast intends to keep its production lines operational until all current orders for its Lux SUV, sedan, and Fadil hatchback are fulfilled. The company will also service these cars for a further 10 years.
Q.Which global markets is VinFast targeting for its electric vehicles?
Which global markets is VinFast targeting for its electric vehicles?
VinFast has identified the United States and Europe as its initial target markets for global expansion. The company announced its full transition to electric vehicles earlier this year.
Q.How many electric vehicles has VinFast sold since deliveries began?
How many electric vehicles has VinFast sold since deliveries began?
VinFast has sold over 2,200 VF e34 cars since it began delivering electric vehicles at the end of last year. The company has received a total of 73,000 orders for its electric models.