VinFast
VinFast is Vietnam's first EV manufacturer (est. 2017, Nasdaq: VFS), producing full-electric VF-series vehicles with L2 ADAS and L4 robo-car pilot.
VinFast Auto Ltd. is a Vietnamese multinational automotive manufacturer established in June 2017 in Haiphong, Vietnam, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Vingroup — one of Vietnam's largest private conglomerates, founded by billionaire Phạm Nhật Vượng. Headquartered at the Đình Vũ–Cát Hải Economic Zone in Haiphong, VinFast operates a vertically integrated manufacturing campus with an annual production capacity projected to reach 950,000 vehicles per year. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq (ticker: VFS).
VinFast became the first Vietnamese car brand to expand into international markets and the first to commit fully to electric vehicle production. In 2022, the company officially ceased production of internal combustion engine vehicles to focus exclusively on EVs. Its current passenger vehicle lineup — branded under the VF series — spans models including the VF 3 (compact urban EV), VF 5, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 (full-size SUV). These vehicles are sold across Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, India, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
In the area of autonomous driving, VinFast's current VF 8 and VF 9 models feature Level 2 ADAS including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and automated emergency braking. In January 2026, VinFast announced a strategic partnership with Autobrains to co-develop a scalable Level 4 autonomous driving system. The joint "Robo-Car" architecture uses seven cameras and a high-performance AI chip — eliminating costly LiDAR and radar hardware — and combines Autobrains' Air-to-Road camera-based localization with real-time visual data and satellite imagery. Pilot testing is underway in controlled zones in Hanoi, with planned expansion to major Vietnamese cities and international markets.
In March 2026, VinFast restructured its brand portfolio into three lines: Lac Hong for ultra-luxury EVs, VF for mass-market passenger EVs, and Green for commercial and ride-hailing mobility. The company reported revenue of US$1.15 billion for fiscal year 2023 and employed approximately 13,953 people globally. A US manufacturing plant in North Carolina is planned to support North American demand.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
VF 9
- Model: VF 9
- Launch Year: 2022
VinFast's flagship full-size electric SUV with Level 2 ADAS including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
VF 8
- Model: VF 8
- Launch Year: 2022
VinFast's mid-size electric crossover SUV equipped with L2 ADAS and selected as pilot platform for L2++ and Autobrains L4 Robo-Car trials.
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WEBSITE
https://vinfastauto.com/HEADQUARTERS
Vietnam (Viet Nam)
Company Facts
Founded
2017
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
Funding Total
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