Vietnam's first EV, VinFast VF e34 delivered to first customers with RM 11k worth of freebies
CY Foong · Jan 3, 2022 04:45 PM
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Vietnamâs very own homegrown car manufacturer (they're not calling themselves a national carmaker), VinFast had just begun deliveries for the countryâs first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the VinFast VF e34. Aptly, the handover ceremony was held on Christmas Day but having first dibs on Vietnamâs first EV wasnât the only gift presented to owners.
For the first 25,000 owners of the VF e34, VinFast is offering an advanced options package worth VND 60 million (~RM 11k) for free. These include advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) suite, navigation features, and geo-restriction settings.
Aside from the enhanced freebies, the first 25,000 owners will also get the first 12 months of battery rental for free.
Each of the number plates bears the names of the first owners of the VF e34
Yes, the 42kWh battery is sold separately for the VF e34, just like some of the toys you once get for Christmas. However, seeing how many buyers in the region are having doubts on battery maintenance, the Vietnamese carmaker sought for a more cost-effective solution to encourage switching to a seemingly âcleanerâ fuel source.
VinFast offers a subscription package for users with the minimum range dropped from 1,400 km/month to 500 km/month. In essence, users would have to buy a minimum monthly subscription of VND 657,500 (~RM 120) every month.
In case it exceeds the monthly travelling quota, users are charged VND 1,315 (RM 0.24) per km. As assurance for those who fear their battery depleting, once the charging capacity of the battery drops below 70%, VinFast will replace the battery for a new one completely free of charge.
However, the battery rental subscription prices are subject to change every year. Depending on the prices of electricity and gasoline, VinFast will adjust the battery rental price every 1-December.
Prices for the VinFast VF e34 starts from VND 690 million (~RM 125k). The B-segment SUV makes 150 PS and 242 Nm with a claimed driving range of 285 km.
Aren't the VF e34's older sisters gorgeous?
VinFast doesnât have plans to be brought into Malaysia but it could be arriving in Indonesia and there are also plans to enter the American market with larger models like the VF e35 and VF e36.
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