VF 5, VF 3 drive VinFast’s strong sales performance in May

As an A-segment electric vehicle, the VF 5 appeals to a broad range of customers, including individuals, young families, and first-time car buyers.

Since the beginning of 2025, the VF 3 emerges as VinFast’s best-selling model with 19,416 units delivered. (Photo: Vinfast)
Since the beginning of 2025, the VF 3 emerges as VinFast’s best-selling model with 19,416 units delivered. (Photo: Vinfast)

Hanoi (VNA) – VinFast on June 11 announced that it delivered 11,496 electric vehicles in May in the Vietnamese market, bringing its total domestic sales in the first five months of the year to 56,187 units.

Among VinFast’s product lineup, the compact SUV VF 5 remained the brand’s top-selling model in May, with 4,232 units delivered. As an A-segment electric vehicle, the VF 5 appeals to a broad range of customers, including individuals, young families, and first-time car buyers. Its efficient performance and low operating costs have made it a popular choice for ride-hailing and delivery services.

Of particular note, the mini SUV VF 3, launched in late 2024, quickly rose to second place in May, with 3,950 units delivered. Its compact, youthful, and distinctive design has proven especially attractive to younger customers, particularly in major urban centres.

In addition to its two flagship models, VinFast also reported positive sales for other models. The VF 6 recorded 1,393 units sold, while the VF 7 reached 773 units.

Larger SUV models, the VF 8 and VF 9, also posted growth compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, the Herio Green and Nerio Green electric models, targeted at business customers, continued to make a meaningful contribution to overall monthly sales.

Since the beginning of 2025, the VF 3 has emerged as VinFast’s best-selling model with 19,416 units delivered, followed by the VF 5 and VF 6./.

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