When VinFast announced the delivery of 20,380 electric vehicles in October 2025, raising total national deliveries to 124,264 units in just ten months, the achievement quickly made headlines across Vietnam. To many, it was an industrial milestone. But for those who have watched VinFast since its earliest days, these numbers meant something more profound. They marked the moment a young company, born from Vietnamese ambition and carried by the collective spirit of Southeast Asia, began its confident stride onto the global stage.
VinFast has become familiar with “historic firsts”: The first Vietnamese automaker to surpass 100,000 cars sold within nine months, and the first to break the 20,000-unit threshold in a single month. Such records, however, are not merely corporate victories. They reflect a deeper truth that resonates across ASEAN, the shared belief that courage, determination, and resilience can turn audacious ideas into reality.
As Ms. Dương Thị Thu Trang, Deputy CEO of Global Sales & Marketing, noted, these sales figures are unprecedented in Vietnam’s automotive market and evidence of customers’ growing trust in electric mobility and in VinFast as a brand.
Yet, beyond national pride, VinFast’s rise also signals the readiness of Southeast Asia to redefine its place in the global technological landscape. Across Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, the region is often described as young, energetic, and rapidly developing.
But when VinFast emerged on the scene, perceptions shifted. Vietnam was no longer merely catching up, it was moving forward boldly and unmistakably. During a visit to Vietnam, Indonesian automotive expert Dr. Yannes Martinus Pasaribu expressed genuine admiration for Vingroup’s ability to build a living ecosystem where innovation, sustainability, and purpose converge. His words, though directed at a single conglomerate, echoed the pride of an entire region. For when one company from Southeast Asia steps onto the world stage, it carries the aspirations of 700 million people with it.
Nowhere is this ambition more evident than in VinFast’s decision to enter the United States, arguably the most competitive, demanding automotive market in the world. It is a place where century-old brands were born, where regulations are unforgiving, and where consumers expect excellence down to the smallest detail. For a young automaker from Vietnam, stepping into this arena required extraordinary courage. But VinFast did not hesitate. Boldness, after all, has been part of its identity from the start.
From its earliest steps in America, the company embraced a customer-centric philosophy. It launched with a direct-to-consumer model, then pivoted to a dealership partnership strategy, recognizing that local expertise and established trust were essential for long-term success. This willingness to evolve, to learn quickly, act decisively, and adjust with clarity, has become the defining rhythm of VinFast’s global journey.
In the United States, the company also understands that the true bridge between cultures is the product itself. Vehicles must speak a universal language: Performance, safety, technology, and value.
VinFast’s VF 8 SUV embodies this approach through powerful electric drivetrains, advanced driver-assistance features, intelligent parking systems, and continuous over-the-air improvements. More importantly, its leasing price – starting at 279 USD a month – sends a bold message to the industry: Electric mobility should not be reserved for the privileged few.
The flagship VF 9 further amplifies this ambition. Designed by the renowned Italian studio Pininfarina, it offers a generous three-row layout, eleven airbags, up to 330 miles of EPA- estimated range, and a comprehensive warranty program positioned among the strongest in its class. With leasing beginning at 449 USD a month, the vehicle stands not only as a premium SUV but also as a statement of Vietnamese manufacturing capability and Southeast Asian confidence.
Through these products, VinFast expresses a simple yet powerful philosophy: The transition to green mobility must be inclusive. Every family, regardless of location or income, deserves access to sustainable transportation. This belief, “everyone deserves a green car”, is not marketing. It is the moral foundation of VinFast’s global mission.
The company’s journey, from the vibrancy of Vietnamese streets to the recognition of regional experts and finally to the dealer’s showrooms of California and beyond, paints a compelling portrait of Southeast Asia’s rising voice. VinFast has already encouraged the world to reconsider what the region can achieve. And if a young automaker from Vietnam can enter the U.S., compete through innovation, earn trust, and challenge long-established norms, then a new chapter of global industry is unfolding before our eyes, one shaped not by traditional powerhouses but by emerging nations with limitless aspiration.
Born in Vietnam, inspired by ASEAN, and moving confidently toward the world, VinFast continues its journey with a powerful conviction: The green future must belong to everyone.
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