VinFast VF e34 News in Malaysia

If you thought keeping up with the number of Chinese models launching in Malaysia is hard enough, here’s one more to add to your list, and it’s from Vietnam. A Malaysia-registered Vinfast VF e34 has been spotted on the road, according to one photo circulating on WhatsApp groups (original sender unknown). It is common knowledge that Vinfast has plans to launch in Malaysia. Last month, one unit was spotted with temporary trade plates. It appears that the same car has now been registered, based on

Hans

May 17, 2024

After penetrating its former colonisers in the United States and Europe, Vietnamese battery electric vehicles (BEV) company, VinFast, is setting its sights on its right-hand drive (RHD) ASEAN neighbours. Following unveilings in Indonesia and Thailand, Malaysia could be next as seen by these spyshots. Our friends at Careta and Funtasticko published photos of the VinFast VF e34 that were spotted around Penchala and Pandan Indah respectively. The unit spotted in Penchala did not bear any plates out

CY Foong

Apr 5, 2024

A little more than a month after its announcement, VinFast Indonesia launched its first model in the archipelago. The VinFast VF e34 is the Vietnamese automaker’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) and Indonesia marks the right-hand drive debut of this young 6-year-old company. The VF e34 starts from IDR 315 million (~RM 94k) but this price does not include the battery. Just like in its home market as well as overseas like North America and Europe, VinFast employs a unique battery subscription

CY Foong

Apr 1, 2024

VinFast announced that it will be officially launching in Thailand at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2024) which will be held from 27 March to 7 April. The Vietnamese automaker will be showcasing its complete range of electric vehicles (EVs) including: VF 3 VF 5 VF e34 VF 6 VF 7 VF 8 VF 9 VF Wild Aside from the VF 3 mini-SUV and the VF Wild pick-up concept, the rest of the models on display will be right-hand drive (RHD) which are tailored for the Thai market. The Kingdom will b

CY Foong

Mar 19, 2024

Vietnamese carmaker Vinfast has introduced its first range of right-hand drive (RHD) models in Indonesia, following the company's expansion and launch in the archipelago at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024. Six models are on display – the VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 – and it's the first time these cars are ever offered in RHD configuration. The company also is in talks with local partners to establish a nationwide charging network. In the next couple of yea

Sanjay

Feb 16, 2024

On Monday, 4 September 2023, representatives of Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast met with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities between both countries in the EV sector. Indonesia is home to the largest nickel and cobalt production in the world, which are raw materials essential to EV batteries. The archipelago’s government is strongly wooing foreign EV companies to invest in the country’s rich natural resources following the global rise

CY Foong

Sep 8, 2023

Vietnam’s very own homegrown car manufacturer (they're not calling themselves a national carmaker), VinFast had just begun deliveries for the country’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the VinFast VF e34. Aptly, the handover ceremony was held on Christmas Day but having first dibs on Vietnam’s first EV wasn’t the only gift presented to owners. For the first 25,000 owners of the VF e34, VinFast is offering an advanced options package worth VND 60 million (~RM 11k) for free. These include advance

CY Foong

Jan 3, 2022

After a successful entry into Vietnam’s electric motorcycles, VinFast has launched its first electric car, the VinFast VF e34, a B-segment electric SUV. Prices start from VND 690 million (about RM 125k) but the price doesn’t include the 42 kWh battery, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Since the battery is the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, plus the fact that service life and replacement cost are a major concern for prospective buyers, VinFast’s solution to customers is to rem

Hans

Oct 27, 2021

VinFast, Vietnam's first volume car manufacturer is seemingly casting its web and growing its global supply chain larger by the day. By forging three new partnerships in the area of battery technology, it is poised to make itself and by extension, Vietnam the leading EV hub within the ASEAN trade bloc. As of now, VinFast has inked agreements with three different companies to build competencies in the areas of battery development and manufacturing. These three include: Prologium: Taiwanese batter

Arvind

Sep 3, 2021

Vinfast, the Vietnamese car company owned by Vietnam’s richest man, has debuted its first electric crossover, the Vinfast VF e34. Although with only 3 years in the automotive industry, Vinfast has surpassed some manufacturers in the EV race with this debut. The Vinfast VF e34 is a C-segment SUV that starts at a price tag of 692 million VND (RM 123,569). Bookings are already open in Vietnam and deliveries are expected to take place by the end of the year. For customers who book before 30 June 202

Arif

Mar 30, 2021