VinFast is more than just a name. “Vin” denotes its place as part of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate. “Fast” is appropriate given the speed with which the fledgling automaker is working to establish itself as a global player, with plans to sell electric SUVs in the U.S. later this year and build EVs and batteries in North Carolina in July 2024.
U.S. sales are to begin with the 2023 VinFast VF 8 two-row midsize SUV in November with a starting price of $41,900, not counting the monthly charge of $35–$110 to lease the battery, depending on the subscription plan. The three-row VinFast VF 9 will follow a month later with a starting price of $56,700 plus $44–$160
