Chapter III: Navigating New Horizons
There are roads that everyone takes, and then there are those few that demand courage.
From the very beginning, VinFast has chosen the latter.
In a commercial world defined by unrelenting volatility, where market dynamics can shift in a single quarter, VinFast continues its expansion, propelled not by arrogance, but by a powerful conviction, that genuine progress is found in keenly listening to the market and in the continuous process of self-refinement.
Enduring the Shift
It began with an understanding that no path to global success is ever straight.
When VinFast first entered the American market, it did so with a bold spirit, introducing a new name to the most competitive auto landscape in the world.
But boldness alone does not sustain a journey. Adaptability does. In late 2023, VinFast made another daring decision, to pivot from a direct sales model to a dealership network across the United States. For VinFast, it was a refinement of purpose, an evolution born from listening, learning, and refusing to stand still.
Just as it had once transformed its entire identity from a gasoline automaker to an electric pioneer, VinFast was now pragmatically transforming its business model to move further, faster, and more securely on American soil.
Planting the First Flag in the Golden State
The tangible commitment to this new strategy was marked on an unforgettable August morning in 2025. Beneath the warm, consistent sun of San Diego, California, VinFast celebrated the grand opening of its first authorized U.S. dealership. The event was an authentic message to the American establishment, that a company, nurtured by vision and national resilience in Vietnam, was here to patiently and deliberately build a lasting foundation.
The partnership with the Sunroad Automotive Group, one of California’s most established and respected dealer networks, symbolized a shared, forward-looking belief, that sustainable, electrified mobility is a practical responsibility for today. In that moment, VinFast did what it has consistently aimed to do: Convert large-scale ambition into meticulous, operational reality.
A Network Built on Partnership
From the Pacific Coast, the VinFast map is steadily expanding, reaching toward Texas, Florida, and New York. The company is assiduously cultivating a robust network of authorized dealerships, each intended to serve as a vital, local bridge between Vietnam’s global aspirations and the nuanced demands of the American consumer.
At locations like VinFast San Diego, customers are invited to experience a clear brand story, one conveyed through distinctive design, accessible technology, and an unambiguous vision.
The sleek VF 8 and the commanding VF 9 electric SUVs are presented as expressions of a core philosophy, that genuine sustainability should be both accessible to a wide audience and aspirational in its quality and execution.
The company’s offering, a generous 10-year warranty, competitive financing programs, and an after-sales experience founded on transparency and care, underscores its foundational belief, that by centering the customer, leading with integrity, and moving with a clear purpose, it can gradually earn trust in a marketplace defined by strong legacy brands.
Behind every immaculate dealer store and every advanced electric motor are the people, the engineers, sales teams, and dedicated technicians, all united by a shared determination to realize a Vietnamese dream on the global stage.
Through its new partnerships, such as with Sunroad, VinFast’s training programs are designed to instill more than mere technical proficiency. Technicians are instructed not just on how to service a vehicle, but on how to embody the brand’s core values: Resilience, precision, and genuine care.
These programs ensure that the spirit of Vietnamese craftsmanship and attention to detail travels with every car, regardless of where the new road ultimately leads.
In a global climate where macroeconomic conditions fluctuate, regulations evolve rapidly, and competition in the electric vehicle sector intensifies by the day, VinFast maintains its forward momentum. It does so not because the path is effortless, but because the opportunity, and the strategic necessity, demands perseverance.
As Chairwoman Madame Thuy Le has often stated, the company’s long-term vision remains clear. “While evolving macro conditions and shifting regulatory landscapes are creating new challenges for the EV industry, our long-term vision to become a global leader in electric mobility remains the same and we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible EVs that meet the needs of customers around the world. We are maintaining our 2025 delivery guidance, and our go-to-market strategy is being refined to stay agile in the face of evolving macro and regulatory developments.”
These words echo a profound courage rooted in Vietnam’s long-standing national belief that progress must be earned and built, step by deliberate step.
Recently, VinFast has officially become the first automobile brand in Vietnam to surpass 100,000 vehicle sales within the first three quarters of a single year. The milestone follows 11 consecutive months as Vietnam’s best-selling carmaker, underscoring VinFast’s unchallenged leadership in the domestic automotive market.
In September 2025, VinFast delivered 13,914 electric vehicles across its lineup, bringing the cumulative total for the first nine months of the year to 103,884 units, the highest ever recorded in the history of Vietnam’s automotive industry.
From its manufacturing base in Hai Phong to its new retail foothold in San Diego, the VinFast narrative is one defined not by ease, but by endurance, the power to press on when others pause, to adapt when others hesitate, and to lead in areas where no map yet exists.
Every new dealership, every vehicle delivered, and every customer connection represents a patient, deliberate stride toward a future that is not just electric, but human-centered, driven by a shared global purpose and collective hope.
For VinFast, this enduring spirit is the very essence of the Road Less Traveled.
And though the journey is far from complete, one truth remains clear, that those who humbly dare to walk this path will not only transform their own trajectory, they will contribute to shaping the world’s./.
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