VinFast to boost PH EV adoption with full ecosystem strategy

MANILA: According to VinFast, the Philippines is still lagging behind its Southeast Asian neighbors when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) adoption. 

To put the aforementioned into perspective, here are the total EV sales figures per country in 2024 as shared by the Vietnam-based car manufacturer: 

Country	2024 sales	EV market share
Vietnam	90,000	17.6 percent
Thailand	70,000	13 percent
Indonesia	49,200	7 percent
Philippines	19,000	4 percent

With the Philippines lagging considerably, VinFast aims to close the gap with its “Whole-of-Ecosystem Strategy” - a multifaceted approach designed to encourage wider acceptance of EV models among consumers. 

As the EV maker shared, the said strategy will leverage partnerships with several local corporations and entities in order to meet all the needs of prospective VinFast clients and current owners. The aforementioned spans the following key points: 

• 60 new showrooms by the end of 2025 for better accessibility. 
• Partnerships with maintenance chains like Goodyear, Tire King, and more recently, Rapidé, for after-sales coverage. 
• Establishment of over 15,000 charging points across the country by 2025. 

Additionally, the company has become a member of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Incorporated (CAMPI) this year, which it says provides it with a voice in policymaking in line with the local automotive industry. The company has also continued to work together with mobility partners, such as Green GSM, whose drivers currently use VinFast models. 

As disclosed by VinFast, its Whole-of-Ecosystem Strategy supports the goals of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). Moreover, promoting widespread adoption of electric vehicles will help the Philippine government achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2030, in line with the Paris Agreement.

To note, VinFast’s current lineup of vehicles consists of the following: 

• VF 3
• VF 5
• VF 9
• VF 7
• VF 6

Among the five listed above, the latest to be introduced to the country is the VinFast VF 6, a five-seater compact crossover with a price ranging from P1.419 million-P1.61 million. 

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