The program was designed to grant Filipinos better access to the TNVS industry
by Lije Martin
Monthly subscriptions cost P439 per battery, with a fee of P35 per swap
VinFast's electric motorcycles are almost upon us. How do we know? Well, the Vietnamese brand has just launched its Early Booking Program for its newest two-wheelers, and along with the announcement came the official prices for the whole lineup.Let'
Strong performances at home and abroad for the Vietnamese brand
VinFast recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, sharing that it has experienced significant year-on-year (YOY) growth across its portfolio. In terms of total revenue, VinFast posted earnings summing up to $920.7 million (around P56.
by Angelo Nieto
This could be the first electrified MPV for many families
As electric vehicles see growing demand in the Philippines, accelerated by current events like the Iran War, one of the companies that experienced a surge in orders is Vietnamese carmaker VinFast. Its affordable EV offerings resonated with a market looking for alternatives
by Dinzo Tabamo
We talk about our recent trip to VinFast’s home base in Haiphong, Vietnam
VinFast has been making waves in the local market, and not just because of its cars-there's been a lot of noise surrounding the brand's electrified scooters, too. They're on their way to our market, and Filipinos have been
Expect to see more of these cyan-colored taxis around the country soon
You may be familiar with Green GSM, the company behind the cyan-colored electric taxis driving around the metro. If you aren't yet, there's a good chance you will be very soon, because Green GSM has recently partnered with 75
by Lije Martin
There’s work to do, but honestly, they're quite promising
VinFast has been making a lot of noise in the Philippines. Its EV sales seemingly boomed overnight as soon as fuel prices started surging. While it includes some stroke of luck, this early success also says a lot about the brand's
Big changes are taking place with the Vietnamese carmaker
VinFast may become profitable much sooner than anticipated. The Vietnamese carmaker will be adopting an asset-light model, which will see a new corporate entity absorb its manufacturing operations. This will effectively allow VinFast to relieve much of its debt obligations and
The brand is aiming for 30,000 stations across the country
VinFast's electric scooters are on their way to the Philippines, and the brand is starting to make a lot of buzz in the motorcycle market. One of its biggest selling points for these two-wheelers is that they'll come with
Complementing fuel pumps across Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu later this year
A new partnership between V-Green Charging Stations Philippines Inc. and Top Line Business Development Corp. was recently penned with the goal of launching a new EV charging network across Visayas.Starting in Cebu, Light Fuels gas stations will be fitted with
by Angelo Nieto
Inconsistent requirements are slowing down the brand’s ambitious plan
Last year, VinFast set a goal of putting up 15,000 chargers throughout the Philippines to build up the country's EV charging infrastructure. So far, the Vietnamese manufacturer has only been able to build around 1,000 (a figure which likely
by Angelo Nieto
*That’s with a battery subscription
VinFast Philippines has expanded its lineup with the all-new VF MPV 7. As its name suggests, this fully electric offering is a multi-purpose vehicle, capable of seating seven passengers and accommodating up to 1,240 liters of cargo.Underneath the
by Billy Caluag
It’s called the Viper, and it’ll likely go up against 125cc scooters
There's been a lot of talk about VinFast's electric two-wheelers that are on their way to our market. If the sheer number of eyeballs we've gotten on our story is any indication, then we can probably say that
The Vietnamese brand has just signed with 14 Philippine distributors
VinFast Philippines will be expanding into fully electric scooters very soon. The Vietnamese brand just formalized partnerships with 14 distributors, as it plans to launch at least three models and a nationwide battery-swapping network.The VinFast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper
by Billy Caluag
While this isn’t an official press release, the brand has some serious goals
VinFast has called its shot. During a recent conference held at the Maybank Performing Arts Theatre in Bonifacio Global City, CEO for VinFast Philippines and Southeast Asia Toti Zara said that he believes the Vietnamese carmaker will be the top-selling BEV
by Billy Caluag
Ownership programs are also available
VinFast Philippines is now offering low-cost vehicle rental and ownership programs to ride-sharing drivers looking to eliminate their fuel costs. With this initiative, the Vietnamese automaker has made its Green lineup more accessible to Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers
To make the switch easier
These are uncertain times for the automotive industry, with disruptions beyond our control involving disputes we're not even part of. But we still need to get moving and be on the go, so we make decisions based on the options presented
VinEnergo is a sister company of automaker VinFast
VinEnergo, a sister company of Vietnamese automaker VinFast, has launched a global expansion project that aims to produce 100 gigawatts of renewable energy over the next few years. To achieve this goal, it has partnered up with three Philippine-based businesses focused
The pinnacle of VinFast's ultra-luxury line
VinFast has just unveiled two new flagship models in its ultra-luxury Lac Hong line: the Lac Hong 800S and the Lac Hong 900S. These models will join the flagship Lac Hong 900LX (including the version with world-class armor) to complete
An added layer of security for would-be VinFast owners
A brand-new car-no matter the price, the quality, or the brand-starts depreciating the minute you drive it out of the dealership. How much that depreciation is varies, and that's something a lot of car buyers consider when choosing
*Except for the VF5
In case you didn't know, VinFast Philippines has two pricing schemes for its all-electric lineup. Buyers can purchase a VinFast unit with the battery included, or opt for a battery subscription scheme that lowers the purchase cost, but requires the
