His name may not sound familiar to you, but VinFast is one of the most thriving car manufacturers in the sector. We have spoken of this firm, with a Vietnamese passport, on several occasions. The first was when he announced that the design of his models would come out of the pencils of the great Pininfarina. Later, we learned that to shape this initial range, they would have the help and technology of BMW. However, it seems that this association did not work...
More than anything, because as the months have passed, neither one firm nor the other has announced news in this regard. Yes indeed, VinFast plans have not stoppedIn fact, they have gained strength. Among the ambitions he treasures is the business expansion to regions as complex as USA and Europe. And precisely this is the great novelty that brings it back to the forefront of news. Attentive, because they want to arrive very soon to our continent.
VinFast will start its European adventure between 2022 and 2023 by launching its models in Germany, France and the Netherlands
If we take a look at the VinFast official website, we can see the timeline they are following. They have divided it into three sections: Foundation, Acceleration and, the one that affects us, Global Launch. Well, if we look at the latter, we see that by 2022 they have set out to make the leap to the US, Canada and Europe. And best of all, to face this challenge with guarantees of success, they have hired an executive with extensive experience.
Did you remember Michael Lohscheller? In case you forgot Lohscheller was the last CEO that Opel had before passing into the hands of the PSA Group. In fact, he was working with the French group until their integration was completed. Well, he is the one who must guide the steps of VinFast so that his landing in both regions of the world is carried out as planned by those responsible for the firm. And for this he has compelling reasons...
Returning to the timeline, VinFast announces the models with which it will arrive in Europe and America. Is about two electric SUVs own development. The smallest is called vf e35 It measures 4,75 meters in length and has capacity for five occupants. Its powertrain will have two versions, a single engine with 201 hp and 320 Nm of torque or a second with two electric motors (and all-wheel drive) with 402 hp and 360 Nm of torque.
The most complete is called vf e36 but in this case its cabin is enabled to accommodate seven passengers. It is not strange, since it reaches a size of 5,21 meters and has a dual electric powertrain with all-wheel drive. Its power would reach 402 hp and 360 Nm of torque. To feed itself, it would use a lithium ion battery with 106 kWh of energy capacity. It will be necessary to see how much of this materializes and how much does not...
Source - VinFast