Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese car maker VinFast on May 8 announced the signing of dealership agreements with ASTRADA SIMVA, its first official dealer partner in France, and Schachtschneider Automobile GmbH & Co KG, its second in Germany.
This marks a significant milestone in VinFast's strategy to accelerate its sales model through dealerships globally, while reaffirming the company's strong commitment to driving green transition in Europe.
ASTRADA SIMVA will operate one VinFast showroom from June 2025. Meanwhile, Schachtschneider Automobile GmbH & Co KG will establish three authorised VinFast dealer showrooms.
Previously, VinFast successfully signed a cooperation agreement with the dealership Autohaus Hübsch in Germany and opened two showrooms in the market, offering a comprehensive customer experience.
At all VinFast dealer showrooms operated by ASTRADA SIMVA and Schachtschneider Automobile, European consumers will be able to explore, test drive, and purchase the VinFast VF 6 (B-segment) and VinFast VF 8 (D-segment), along with access to genuine after-sales service, warranty, and parts.
This collaboration with reputable European dealerships is part of VinFast's strategy to develop an enhanced global dealership network, and is currently being implemented in Germany and the Netherlands. This strategy aims not only to optimise operational efficiency and increase brand reach but also to rapidly address the growing demands of customers.
Renzo Schachtschneider, General Manager/Owner of Schachtschneider Automobile, said that with a strong belief in the potential of electric vehicles and VinFast's prospects in the European market, they are committed to contributing value to achieve mutually beneficial collaboration, delivering leading products and services to consumers.
Chris Durand, CEO of ASTRADA SIMVA, noted bringing the VF 6 and VF 8 models to Aix-en-Provence presents a great opportunity to diversify their offerings and give their customers exciting new choices.
VinFast Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Thuy said that by partnering with ASTRADA SIMVA and Schachtschneider Automobile GmbH & Co KG, VinFast is taking further steps to transition to a full dealer franchise model in Europe, reaffirming Vinfast’s commitment to this significant market. By capitalising on their established reputation, inherent capabilities, existing infrastructure, and comprehensive understanding of local markets, Vinfast is committed to achieving effective expansion across European markets with a focus on long-term sustainable growth.
VinFast remains committed to growing its dealer and distributor network across France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and to expanding in other European markets, while simultaneously expanding its range of smart electric vehicles, reinforcing its long-term commitment to European consumers./.
