Energy adventures: Vinfast conquers 6 countries in 28 days!
Energy adventures: Vinfast conquers 6 countries in 28 days!
Hanoi, Vietnam - On April 5, 2025, a group of eight Vinfast electric car owners started a remarkable 28-day trip over 10,000 km through six Southeast Asian countries. This expedition started in Hanoi and led the participants through Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. The group was traveling with the Vinfast VF8 and Vinfast VF6 models, with the VF8 in particular achieving only a range of 200 km with full load during the tour.
The participants experienced various challenges during the trip. In Cambodia, the costs for charging at some charging stations rose to around 500,000 and per load minute. In addition, the drivers in Thailand had to get used to left -hand traffic and took 12 hours for customs processing. A temperature error occurred on the VF8, caused by dirty climate system connections, while the VF6 ran stable and conveyed a safe driving experience, even when loaded.
special experiences and interactions
The group was not only able to visit the impressive Petronas Twin Towers and the city of Malakka in Malaysia during their trip, but also experience the traditional Songkran water festival in Thailand. In Singapore, it was the first time that Vinfast-Elektro cars were imported and driven by Vietnamese owners, which strengthens the international presence of the brand. At a meeting with a man over 65-year-old in Singapore, this showed great interest in the electric vehicles.
The entire expedition was documented by the participants and on social networks, which led to over 600,000 calls and promoted the image of Vietnamese electric vehicles. The group emphasized that the overland trips with electric cars were easier than initially assumed. Nevertheless, the actual reach of the vehicles under hot and heavily loaded conditions was lower than the range specified by the manufacturer.
investments in the charging network infrastructure
Vinfast and V-Green have signed a declaration of intent (MOU) with four strategic partners: Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group and CVS. V-Green plans to invest directly in 20% of charging stations, while the rest is developed as part of cooperation contracts. Chargecore will invest at least $ 30 million in 2025, while Chargepoint, Amarta Group and CVs will contribute around $ 5.3 million a year. In order to further promote the introduction of electric vehicles, V-Green offers a electricity acceptance price of 750 Indonesian Rupiah per kilowatt hour and guarantees a return of up to 25% in the first three years for its partners.
These developments underline the ambitions of Vinfast to establish itself as a leading provider in the market for electromobility in Southeast Asia, both through innovative products and by expanding the necessary infrastructure.
For more information about the trip and the associated challenges, you can report the reports from vietnam.vn and Export manager online
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