Who is VinFast?
The business ‘VinFast’ was founded in the Vietnamese city of Hai Phong in 2017 and has actually given that declared to develop modern vehicles, i.e. cars ‘at the reducing edge of modern technology’. With manufacturing that is 90 % automated according to the firm’s own statements, this self-assessment may well not be entirely misguided.
VinFast becomes part of Vingroup, a detailed public minimal firm and Vietnam’s largest industrial group. The CEO of VinFast is Le Thi Thu Thuy, a female– still fairly uncommon by European requirements. The business’s motto is: ‘We are leading the way for a more sustainable future.’
VinFast is not an atypical Oriental vehicle producer: not only cars and trucks, trucks and buses roll off the production lines in Hai Phong, but likewise electrical mobility scooters. A business as young as VinFast has not invested anymore cash in the development of combustion engines– right here, electric flexibility is the ‘founding innovation’.
VinFast delivered its first buses in 2021, initially to its home market in Vietnam. Currently it is making the leap to Europe– VinFast claims Europe is its 2nd most important market.
European best at Busworld in Brussels
Busworld is the globe’s biggest bus trade fair. This year, it will certainly take place from 4 to 9 October at the Brussels Event Centre (Palais d’Expositions). It will certainly be larger than ever before, as not just the popular bus manufacturers will be displaying, yet additionally bus producers that have actually not formerly been stood for in Europe. Instances consist of JBM from India and Marcopolo from Brazil– both of which had a stand at Busworld in 2023 but are still unknown in Europe.
VinFast from Vietnam is taking part for the first time this year. It is celebrating its European premiere in Brussels. It is displaying 2 electric buses, the EB 8 and the EB 12, which are 100 % compliant with European Union enrollment laws. The EB 12 particularly is homologated based on CE guidelines and those of the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe). This must allow it to get off to a very easy begin on the European markets.
Both models are furnished with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from prominent Chinese producers CATL and Gotion, which have an ability of up to 422 kWh. VinFast states that the variety depends on 400 kilometres. With rapid charging at approximately 140 kW, it takes only 2 to 3 hours to completely charge the batteries.
The cars are equipped with driver support systems such as dead spot assist, smart speed aid and a crash caution system. The bus also keeps track of whether the vehicle driver is ending up being tired. At first, the chauffeur is warned; if they do not react, the bus immediately initiates stopping.
Passengers have access to Wi-Fi, USB ports and an infotainment system. It do without saying that the cars can be decreased to make it less complicated for passengers to board.
According to VinFast, 1, 500 to 2, 000 electric buses can be constructed each year.
In solution from 2026
From 2026, the EB 8 and EB 12, which are currently existing in Brussels, will certainly additionally be readily available for usage in routine service in Europe.
Already stood for in Europe with electric automobiles
VinFast is currently stood for in Europe with electrical cars. With the launch of electric buses on the European market, VinFast is highlighting the business’s production abilities. At the same time, it intends to show its commitment to clever, environment-friendly and lasting cities worldwide.
Pictures: VinFast/Vinbus
29 08 2025