
The Vietnamese company VinFast, which is an electric vehicle manufacturer, has staged a significant breakthrough in the country as it has managed to open the second plant within the scope of the Ha Tinh province, which, as one can rightly assume, is a turning point in the history of the Vietnamese automotive industry. The inauguration of this quasi-high-technology plant is an indication of VinFast’s commitment to making Vietnam a major player in the entire electric vehicle industry.
The new facility in Ha Tinh amounts to a massive 360,000 square meters, located in the strategically located Vung Ang Economic Zone. The complex is a complete manufacturing plant and incorporates several component production steps, such as the highly automated body welding activities, advanced paint application systems, and smooth general assembly activities. The plant also has necessary support lines like logistics, warehousing, and encompassing quality assurance centers.
The distinguishing feature of this VinFast Vietnam EV production site, besides the fact that this facility was erected in such a short period, is that the plant is fully operational in just seven months after starting its construction. This fast pace of development shows how this company needs to realize the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the market, both at home and abroad.
Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities Transform Industry Landscape
The Ha Tinh factory will play a key role in boosting the production capacity of VinFast through a high production speed of 35 vehicles per hour and a yearly capacity of 200,000. Such a significant expansion in the manufacturing capacity of VinFast Vietnam EV will enable the company to respond better to the growing needs of the market and offer competitive price sets.
Originally, the plant will be involved in the manufacture of the compact car line of VinFast, which includes the VF 3 model, as well as the novel Minio Green, the commercial EC Van, and some other, as yet undisclosed, models. This tactical industrial product distribution will enable the firm to maximize the efficiency of its production to sustain a wide group of market segments.
In addition to the manufacturing capacity, the Ha Tinh plant is a major economic driver for the local economy. The first operations are expected to create about 6,000 direct jobs, out of which the number could rise to 15,000 in the event of ramping up production. Such an immense employment generation illustrates that VinFast is actively helping the local economy.
The company expects that the new plant will draw many suppliers to set up units in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, which will make the entire automotive ecosystem. The divulging method of attracting suppliers will meet well with the high ambition set by VinFast in ensuring that at least 80 percent of its production will be localized by 2026, thereby relying less on foreign parts and instead positioning itself to support local supply chains.