Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast and E.ON Drive, the eMobility specialist at one of Europe’s leading utility companies, have announced they are cooperating to equip VinFast locations in Germany, France, and the Netherlands with charging infrastructure.

The two companies will work together on the rollout of internal charging points for service centers as well as customer charging stations at VinFast’s retail network across France, Germany, and the Netherlands. With the joint aim of making e-mobility easy and accessible for customers, E.ON Drive will develop and execute tailor-made charging infrastructure for all VinFast outlets. In the first phase, approximately 200 AC and DC (150 kW) charging points are planned, with private and public charging access.

E.ON Drive will contribute its long-term expertise in charging infrastructure projects, starting with the selection of suitable AC and DC charging hardware, thorough technical analysis and planning, and the installation and operation of the charging points.

Ms. Ho Thanh Huong, CEO of VinFast in Europe, said that understanding the importance of charging stations for EV users, VinFast is delighted to cooperate with leading utilities companies like E.ON Drive to electrify VinFast’s retail network and develop a comprehensive charging solution for European customers. “We believe that E.ON Drive’s expertise and technological capabilities will help VinFast quickly realize its goal of accelerating the electrified mobility revolution in Europe and around the world,” she added.

“We look forward to supporting VinFast as a promising player in the fast-growing EV market as it enters and grows in Europe,” said Mr. Mathias Wiecher, CCO of E.ON Drive. “With E.ON Drive charging solutions, we make it radically simple for customers to drive and charge, starting from the first point of contact at VinFast locations.”

VinFast has opened 13 outlets in Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Oberhausen, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. Its retail and service network is set to continue expanding throughout Europe in 2023. The first charging points for VinFast in the Netherlands were installed earlier this year by E.ON subsidiary Vandebron.

In addition, VinFast is preparing a comprehensive charging offer covering all charging needs - for a worry-free and convenient experience throughout the VinFast EV ownership journey.