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VinFast to attend global EV show in Canada

VinFast, Vietnam’s first electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced it will attend the 2023 Fully Charged Live show, held for the first time in Canada from September 8-10.
VinFast to attend global EV show in Canada ảnh 1VinFast's EV models (Photo: VinGroup)
Hanoi (VNA) – VinFast, Vietnam’s first electric vehicle (EV)maker, has announced it will attend the 2023 Fully Charged Live show, held forthe first time in Canada from September 8-10.

At the event, VinFast will display its two key electric carmodels in the Canadian market, the VF 8 and VF 9. Frequent participation inmajor exhibitions in Canada strongly affirms VinFast's presence in one of thekey global markets.

Fully Charged Live is a series of EV and sustainabilityshowcases organised in Australia, Europe, the UK and North America since 2018.The 2023 edition will be the first of the series ever held inCanada. The event will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, featuringElectric Mobility providers, vehicles from across the industry and companieswith a green focus.

Currently, the VF 8 is on sale across Canada starting at53,600 CAD (39,277 USD) and features an industry leading warranty which coverseach vehicle for 10 years/200,000 km and the high-voltage battery for 10 yearsand unlimited km. The VF 8 offers luxury styling and a range up to 425km. Thelarge, three-row VF 9, starting at 103,750 CAD is now open for reservations.

Founded in 2017, VinFast – a member of Vingroup JSC – is Vietnam’s leadingautomotive manufacturer committed to its mission of creating a green future foreveryone. It manufactures and delivers a portfolio of electric SUVs, e-scooters and e-buses across Vietnam, the US, and, soon, Europe

On August 15, VinFast officialy listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “VFS”./. 
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