Automaker VinFast to open over 50 stores in Europe

Automaker VinFast announced its plan to open more than 50 stores in Europe at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) in Norway on June 14.
Automaker VinFast to open over 50 stores in Europe ảnh 1VinFast's VF 8 model (Photo: VIR)
Hanoi (VNA) – Automaker VinFast announced its plan to open more than 50 stores in Europe at the 35th International ElectricVehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) in Norway on June 14.

Accordingly, there will be at least 25 VinFaststores in Germany, 20 in France and five in the Netherlands.

The first stores will be built in Frankfurt, Berlin,Cologne, Oberhausen and Hamburg of Germany; Paris, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes,Nice, Montpellier, Aix en Provence and Metz of France; and Amsterdam of theNetherlands.

Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vingroup's Vice Chairwoman and VinFastGlobal CEO, said: “VinFast is not just here to sell cars. We are here to inspirechange and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles for the benefit ofthe environment.”

At the EVS35, which takes place from June 11-15, VinFasthas introduced its smart electric vehicles VF 8 and VF 9 that debuted at the 2021 LosAngeles Auto Show and CES 2022. With the elegance of world-renowned PininfarinaDesign crafted into all of VinFast's EVs, the two models will impress andcaptivate the public. The brand utilised modern design languages to optimiseaerodynamics and create comfortable driving experiences while upholdingaesthetics that reflect each segment's unique features.
Automaker VinFast to open over 50 stores in Europe ảnh 2VinFast's VF 8 model (Photo: VNA)
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh askedthe Ministry of Industry and Trade to study policies to promote the developmentof the domestic automobile industry, in line with the growing global trendtowards electric cars.

The request was to response to the proposal of theVietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).

VAMA said that Vietnam needed to have an automobileindustry strategy in line with the growing global trend toward electric carsthat contributes to Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero carbon emission at theUnited Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). It proposed an electric cardevelopment programme to be raised together with a roadmap to convert fromfossil-fuel cars to electric cars and an action plan to implement COP26commitments./.
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