VinFast cooperates with Amazon to integrate Alexa voice assistant into smart electric cars

VinFast will integrate Alexa services into the VF 8 and VF 9 electric SUVs, bringing an enjoyable, convenient and efficient experience to every journey.

The Alexa in-vehicle voice assistant is designed to continue and expand the Alexa experience at home with many of the features customers already know and love. Alexa in the car will have a range of car-specific functions such as controlling the car, navigating, finding parking, and a host of other functions designed specifically for commuting. Just ask Alexa, customers can control car functions such as interior lights, seat heating, cabin temperature, play music, listen to audio books, find directions, check traffic conditions, manage devices smart home and more while still being able to drive safely. New features and skills from Alexa will be continuously updated remotely (FOTA).

With the philosophy of “Customer first”, VinFast constantly makes breakthroughs to serve the needs of customers. VinFast electric cars are not only a sustainable means of transportation, but also a companion to help users drive safely while still being able to organize work, shop, connect and take care of their home. All the smart features on the vehicle are intuitively designed so that users can enjoy exciting journeys with the service of technology.

Mr. Franck Euvrard, VinFast Deputy General Director in charge of Product Development, shared: “VinFast considers technology to be the key to promote development. Our motto is to connect global intelligence and cooperate with partners. The world’s leading partner to bring customers the best products and technology.Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant on VinFast electric vehicles will be a great complement to smart car features and services , bringing more convenience to users, and improving customer experience”.

Mr. Christian Mentz, Director of Amazon Smart Vehicle International also said: “We are impressed with the speed and bold vision of VinFast to become the leader of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. We can’t wait to see it. see VinFast customers experience the best Alexa voice assistant can have, on the go as well as at home – making it easy and direct to stay connected, manage work, and play. more important wherever you are”.

At the ongoing NYIAS 2022 exhibition at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, VinFast brings the VF 8 and VF 9 models. Attendees can experience some of the features in the Information Services suite firsthand. Smart, designed to provide a more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable user experience. This is also the first time VinFast offers a realistic travel experience on the VF 8.

Recently, VinFast announced the signing of an agreement to build the first factory in North America in Chatham County, North Carolina. The VF 8 and VF 9 will be the first two models produced at this facility. The factory project has an investment of up to USD 2 billion in phase 1, is expected to start construction in 2022 and will create thousands of new jobs.

The starting price in the US market for the VF 8 will be $40,700 and the VF 9 will be $55,500.

Customers interested in VinFast can experience products and learn more about the brand at booth number 601 at New York International Auto Show 2022. The exhibition will welcome visitors from April 15 to April 24 at Level 3. Jacob K. Javits Exhibition Center. The VF 8 car experience program was held at the electric vehicle test drive area on Level 1.