VinFast VF 3 Launched In Philippines, 1st Market To Receive It After Vietnam

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The VF 3 lined up on the launch occasion the the ASEANA Enterprise Park in Paranaque Metropolis, Manila. (Photograph from VinFast Media Group)

VinFast has launched its extremely anticipated VF 3 within the Philippines, making it the primary worldwide market to obtain the compact city electrical automotive exterior of Vietnam. This launch is seen as a key step in increasing VinFast’s presence in Southeast Asia, a area poised to embrace the shift in direction of sustainable mobility.

“We are excited to launch the VF 3, which has been very successful in Vietnam, to the Philippine market. We believe this vehicle will bring a breath of fresh air to the Philippine automotive market and continue VinFast’s success story,” Cao Ngoc Nguyen Duy, CEO of VinFast Philippines, mentioned in a press assertion.

The VF 3, which has garnered important consideration in Vietnam, will convey its distinctive two-door design, sq. but fashionable aesthetic, and sturdy options to the Philippines. In Vietnam, VinFast acquired practically 28,000 pre-orders inside simply 66 hours of opening gross sales in Could 2024, a sign of the robust demand for this automobile. Preliminary deliveries in Vietnam began final August, and VinFast goals to ship no less than 20,000 items by the tip of the yr.

To fulfill the preliminary signups for the automotive and make sure the VF 3 arrives on time for the Philippine launch, VinFast opted for a particular air cargo cargo of the primary batch. This transfer underscores the corporate’s dedication to increasing its footprint within the area and its ambition to convey sustainable city mobility options to the worldwide market.

The Philippines was the selection for the Southeast Asian launch primarily as a result of it’s a left-hand drive market. Insiders at VinFast informed CleanTechnica that the automobile will even be launched within the Center East after and in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand as quickly because the right-hand drive variations are accomplished.

That gained’t take lengthy, in response to our insider. The analysis and growth course of permits the just about simultaneous growth of each variations. Nonetheless, manufacturing for the right-hand drive fashions will must be achieved in Thailand the place VinFast is organising a producing facility. Indonesia is the place the Vietnamese EV maker has arrange a battery manufacturing unit.

From September 19 to 30, 2024, early clients who reserve their VF 3 will take pleasure in an array of enticing incentives and privileges, together with a particular P605,000 (~$11,000) choice with VinFast’s battery subscription service or the identical for P705,000 pesos (~$12,800) with the battery included. These costs will revert to the Producer’s Advised Retail Value (MSRP) of P645,000 (~$11,700 USD) and P745,000 (~$13,500 USD) respectively after the pre-order interval.

Early consumers may select from 9 hanging exterior paint colours, together with 4 base colours and 5 premium choices, at no additional price. After the pre-order interval, premium colours will incur an extra cost of P20,000 pesos (~$360).

And from September 19 till the tip of the month, early clients can personalize their VF 3 with a customized paint shade past the 9 normal choices for simply P40,000 (~$730). This unique privilege is not going to be supplied once more for the VF 3.

Comparatively, in Vietnam, the automobile begins at 240 million VND (round $9,505) with a battery subscription mannequin or 322 million VND (~$12,752) for full possession. The battery subscription plans vary from 900,000 VND (about $35.6) monthly for as much as 1,500 km to 2,000,000 VND (round $79.2) for over 2,500 km. The VF 3 comes with a 7-year/160,000 km guarantee, and the battery is roofed by an 8-year unlimited-kilometer guarantee.

Filipinos can place a refundable deposit of P5,000 (~$90) via the official VinFast web site or at approved dealerships.

The VF 3, described as a “dynamic mini-eSUV,” stands out with its daring design and sensible dimensions. Measuring 3,190 mm in size, 1,679 mm in width, and 1,652 mm in top, the VF 3 comfortably accommodates 4 passengers whereas sustaining a smooth and compact profile. The automobile’s 2,075-mm wheelbase and 16-inch alloy wheels, mixed with 191 mm of floor clearance, guarantee a easy journey on a wide range of street circumstances.

Efficiency-wise, the VF 3 is powered by a 30kW electrical motor, delivering 110 Nm of torque to the rear wheels. With a battery vary of as much as 215 km and the aptitude for fast charging — replenishing from 10 p.c to 70 p.c in simply 36 minutes — the VF 3 is designed to fulfill the wants of city drivers. Its 0–50 km/h acceleration in 5.3 seconds provides a contact of pleasure to the every day commute.

Regardless of its compact measurement, the VF 3 doesn’t compromise on options. Inside, drivers will discover a 10-inch touchscreen and a steering-wheel-mounted gear shifter, offering a contemporary and intuitive driving expertise. Security options, together with a driver airbag, ABS, emergency braking, and hill begin help, provide peace of thoughts for metropolis driving.