Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially signed agreements with five dealers in four states across the United States, the company recently announced in a news release.
“This is an important step affirming VinFast’s commitment to expanding its retail sales network and shortening the time to deliver our products to market,” said Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing at VinFast Global, in a statement.
The first group, which will begin selling the VF 8 all-electric SUV, includes Leith VinFast in North Carolina, Smith Haven VinFast in New York, Principle VinFast Grapevine and Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth (both in Texas), and VinFast Wichita in Kansas. The company also said there are plans to have them sell other models (the VF 6, VF 7, and VF 9) when they launch in the U.S. market.
“Collaboration with dealers allows VinFast to quickly bring U.S. customers high quality electric vehicles, good prices and excellent aftersales policies, further promoting our mission of a sustainable future for all,” added Mai Hoa.
Customers who buy or lease one of the brand’s EVs can benefit from the company’s aftersales policies, including 10-year unlimited mileage for the battery under non-commercial use. VinFast is hoping to expand its dealer network to 125 points of sale across the U.S. Outside of its partnership with dealers, the company already operates 13 retail stores and service centres in California.
