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Hanoi, Vietnam — VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) at the moment introduced that it obtained a record-breaking variety of 27,649 non-refundable and non-transferable pre-orders for the mini-SUV VF 3 inside 66 hours, setting a Vietnamese automotive report, demonstrating the spectacular attraction of the VF 3 and its potential to grow to be a “nationwide automobile” in Vietnam.
Along with report gross sales, the VF 3 grew to become a social media phenomenon in Vietnam, topping development rankings and sparking essentially the most on-line discussions since VinFast opened pre-orders.
The VF 3’s record-breaking pre-orders are credited by its particular introductory worth of solely 235 million VND (roughly $9,248, battery subscription) and 315 million VND (roughly $12,390, battery included) for patrons who positioned deposits from Could 13 to Could 15. This is a perfect worth level that makes it possible for extra shoppers to personal a car and enhance their high quality of life at an inexpensive value.
For a down fee, prospects solely want between 50–70 million VND (roughly $1,965–$2,750). The remaining steadiness may be financed by reasonably priced installments with a complete month-to-month fee of simply over 2 million VND (roughly $78.5) over 8 years. Notably, paying for the VF 3 in full upfront prices solely half the worth of the most affordable gasoline automobile mannequin presently accessible within the Vietnamese market.
Along with its enticing worth, the record-breaking variety of pre-orders can be attributed to the modern gross sales strategy VinFast piloted for this mannequin. For the primary time in Vietnam, automobiles have been bought on e-commerce platforms similar to Shopee, VinID, and orders could possibly be positioned by 9 livestream classes performed by 15 influencers.
This revolutionary gross sales strategy made the VF 3 the primary car in Vietnam to attain over 50% of its whole orders on-line, marking a momentous improvement within the on-line to offline enterprise mannequin and emphasizing VinFast’s pioneering position within the Vietnamese automotive market.
In response to the robust help from prospects, Ms. Duong Thi Thu Trang, CEO VinFast Vietnam, mentioned: “The 27,649 pre-orders obtained inside 66 hours is a testomony to the robust help and belief of the Vietnamese individuals for VinFast. We’re extraordinarily grateful for our prospects’ endorsement for the VF 3 and our model, and we’ll try to proceed to earn their help as we develop right into a world-class Vietnamese automaker.”
Just like different VinFast electrical automobiles, the VF 3 comes with the very best guarantee coverage within the Vietnamese market, with a 7-year or 160,000 km guarantee for the car (whichever comes first) and an 8-year limitless mileage guarantee for the battery.
The primary VF 3 automobiles are anticipated to be delivered to prospects beginning in August 2024, with no less than 20,000 automobiles anticipated to be delivered this 12 months.
About VinFast
VinFast — a member of Vingroup — envisions driving the development of the worldwide good electrical car revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing advanced with globally main scalability that boasts as much as 90 % automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly dedicated to the mission of a sustainable future for everybody, VinFast consistently innovates to deliver high-quality merchandise, superior good companies, seamless buyer experiences, and pricing technique for all to encourage world prospects to collectively create a way forward for good mobility and a sustainable planet. Study extra at: https://vinfastauto.com/vn_en
Press launch from VinFast
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