VinFast delivers over 10,000 EVs in Vietnam in January

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VF 3 and VF 5 remain best-selling models (Photo: BNEWS/VNA)
VF 3 and VF 5 remain best-selling models (Photo: BNEWS/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese automaker VinFast reported strong domestic sales in January, delivering more than 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs), with the VF 3 and VF 5 remaining its best-selling models.

Building on its momentum from 2024, the company, a member of Vietnam's largest private conglomerate Vingroup, started the new year with record-breaking figures. The compact VF 3 led the charts with over 4,000 units sold, followed by the VF 5 at 3,300 units. The remaining sales came from other models, including the VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9.

Looking ahead, VinFast expects 2025 to be a breakthrough year, with plans to introduce new models in the coming months. These include a seven-seat MPV for personal use and several vehicles designed for commercial purposes.

By the end of 2024, VinFast had established itself as Vietnam’s top-selling automaker, with more than 87,000 units sold domestically.

Globally, the company continues to expand its presence, rolling out new models in key markets such as the US, Europe, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Middle East./.

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