VinFast, and E.ON Drive have joined forces to establish a charging infrastructure for VinFast in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The two companies will collaborate on installing both internal charging points for service centers and customer charging stations at VinFast’s retail network. The aim is to make e-mobility more convenient for customers.
E.ON Drive will play a key role in developing a customized charging infrastructure that meets the needs of VinFast customers. The first phase of the project will include around 200 AC and DC (150 kW) charging points, with both private and public access. E.ON Drive will take charge of everything from selecting the right charging hardware to technical analysis and planning, as well as installation and operation of the charging points.
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“We are thrilled to partner with a leading utility company like E.ON Drive to electrify our retail network and provide a comprehensive charging solution for European customers,” says Ms. Ho Thanh Huong, CEO of VinFast in Europe. “We believe that E.ON Drive’s expertise and technological capabilities will help us achieve our goal of driving the electrified mobility revolution in Europe and around the world.”
“We are excited to support VinFast as a promising player in the rapidly growing EV market,” says Mr. Mathias Wiecher, CCO of E.ON Drive. “With our charging solutions, we aim to make it easy for customers to drive and charge, starting from the first point of contact at VinFast locations.”
VinFast has opened 13 stores in cities across France, Germany, and the Netherlands, and plans to expand its retail and service network throughout Europe in 2023. The first charging points in the Netherlands have already been installed by E.ON subsidiary Vandebron. VinFast is also preparing a comprehensive charging offer to provide a seamless experience for electric vehicle owners.