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Buy VinFast electric car in the US, how to charge?

Electrify America currently operates more than 3,500 charging stations at more than 800 charging station locations across the US, and VinFast car buyers will now be able to charge their electric vehicles more easily than ever with the Plug & Charge service.

Plug & Charge allows drivers to connect a smartphone to their vehicle and set up payment information through the VinFast app. All the user has to do is go to the charging station, plug the charger into the car and the app takes care of all related issues, including billing.

Craig Westbrook, Service Director of VinFast America, said of the agreement with Electrify America: “Our goal is to alleviate range and charging concerns, and help the world transition to transportation. cleaner, more sustainable. We’re excited to partner with Electrify America on our shared vision of the future of electric vehicles.”

After officially announcing the agreement with VinFast, Electrify America shared more details in a press release from New York. Specifically, VinFast car users when using EA’s charging station system will receive 2 free charging sessions with a capacity of 60 kWh and a number of other discounts for EA members.

The initial agreement with VinFast is quite modest compared to EA’s 15 other fee agreements with EV manufacturers. For example, US customers buying a BMW EV 2022 will get 30 minutes of free charging for 2 years. Buyers of Kia EV6 get a free charge of 1,000 kWh, equivalent to a range of about 3,500 – 4,000 miles.

However, Electrify America explained that this initial fee agreement is the start of a three-year program that will eventually include additional upgraded VinFast models and benefit owners. possess.

VinFast’s representative also confirmed its intention to sign more agreements with EV charging networks other than Electrify America, providing customers with more options and additional benefits.

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Electrify America in the US has more than 800 charging stations with 3,500 chargers, while in Canada there are 30 stations with 120 chargers.

VinFast was established in 2017 with its headquarters in Hai Phong and since then, the Vietnamese brand has launched two models, VF 8 and VF 9, two SUV models with a capacity of 5 and 7 seats, respectively. . The VF 8 has a range of 316 miles, while the VF 9 can go 422 miles on a single full charge.

Plug & Charge enabled VF 8 and VF 9 models can use the feature at Electrify America stations across the US, including 150kW and 350kW chargers, which are the fastest available.

On March 29, VinFast and the North Carolina state government (USA) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the construction of VinFast’s first manufacturing plant in the North American market. This new project is part of the company’s development plan in the international market in general and the US in particular, and at the same time ensures its capacity and production autonomy plan globally.

Specifically, the project has an investment of up to 2 billion USD (total investment is 4 billion USD in phase 1 (according to information from the White House) and will create 7,000 jobs for local workers. VinFast’s business will be located at Triangle Innovation Point industrial park, Chatham County with an area of ​​about 800 hectares and includes 3 main areas: production and assembly area for electric cars and electric buses; battery production area for electric cars and buses. electric vehicle products and ancillary industrial areas for suppliers.

Phase 1 of the plant will start construction right in 2022 after receiving the construction permit and is expected to be operational in July 2024. The capacity of phase 1 is expected to be 150,000 vehicles/year. According to the memorandum of understanding, VinFast will continue to invest in the factory in various phases. The first models produced at the factory include the VF 9 – a 7-seat large SUV and the VF 8 – a 5-seat mid-size SUV.

Last month, Electrify America showed off its vision for the future of electric vehicle charging. This includes lounges and overhead canopies, as well as dedicated event spaces and valet services. The charging station giant hopes to have 10,000 charging stations at 1,800 total charging stations in the United States and Canada by 2026. The company is also investing $2 billion over 10 years in infrastructure, education, and access. of zero-emission vehicles.

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