VinFast partners with French firm in developing vehicle charging stations

Illustrative image (Photo: VinFast)

Paris (VNA) – Vietnamese electric automobile manufacturer VinFast and French state-controlled power group Électricitéde France (EDF) signed a Memorandumof Understanding (MoU) on cooperation to install vehicle charging stations inFrance at the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Theevent took place within the framework of the official visit of Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh to Francefrom November 3-5.

Under the MoU, VinFast will partner with EDF inproviding solutions related to the public vehicle charging station network, and designingspecial incentives for owners of VinFast electric vehicles in France.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Olivier Dubois, Electric Mobility Director of EDF expressed his belief that the global transition from gasoline-powered vehicle to electric vehicles requires theparticipation of the entire ecosystem, including VinFast.

At the signing ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Partnering with VinFast is astrong signal to promote the long-term deployment of zero-emission vehicles inFrance and Europe, Dubois stressed, adding that the agreement will allow EDF tomeet its customers' expectations by providing charging incentives and relatedservices tailored to their specific needs.

The partnership also an important milestone for theVietnamese electric automobile developerin implementing its strategic investment plans, pioneering research anddevelopment activities, and global partnerships with big names operating in automotiveindustries and innovative start-ups. 

Tran Thi Hong Bich, Acting Director of VinFast Europe said Vinfast setsa goal to provide high-end electric vehicles with top quality, durability andsafety standards, which are manufactured with its serious market research andinvestment plan.

Through the partnership, VinFast can guarantee to provide its services with optimal support to satisfy the mostdemanding customers, Hong said.

Previously, VinFast announced that it will exhibit its electricvehicle models, which will be introduced at the European market in 2022, at LosAngeles Auto Show 2021 in November, as part of its endeavour to enter the USmarket.   

EDF is one of the world's largest electricityproducers, and the largest renewable energy producer in Europe. The group focuseson cooperating with partners for sustainable growth and climate protection./.

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