Honda to launch Super-ONE compact EV in Japan in May
World 16:50 10/04/2026TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. said Friday that it will release a new compact electric vehicle model, the Super-ONE, in Japan in late May.
Vietnam premier urges development of EV charging infrastructure in apartment complexes
Economy 15:29 02/04/2026Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, departments, and local authorities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in apartment complexes.
Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia-Pacific region
World 16:24 01/04/2026Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict force consumers and companies to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.
V-Green to spend $380mn on 99 ultra-fast EV charging stations across Vietnam
Economy 13:29 18/03/2026V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC, a Vingroup subsidiary, on Tuesday announced its plan to invest some VND10 trillion (US$380 million) in the development of 99 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout Vietnam this year.
Vietnam fuel price searches near 7 million in early March, EV queries climb
Economy 15:28 15/03/2026Online searches in Vietnam related to fuel prices surged in early March amid market volatility, while queries for electric vehicles also rose sharply, data from Coc Coc Research showed.
Vietnam’s Vingroup offers gas-to-EV trade-in incentives while GSM cuts ride fares
Economy 14:19 11/03/2026Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, on Tuesday night announced an urgent promotion initiative aimed at encouraging consumers to shift from gasoline vehicles to electric alternatives, while Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), a taxi and electric vehicle rental company, also started to offer a 10-percent fare reduction for its electric vehicle ride-hailing services.
Lamborghini to withdraw current EV launch plan
World 17:13 27/02/2026TOKYO -- Lamborghini will withdraw its current plan to launch electric vehicles globally around 2030, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has said in a recent interview.
Series of new car models to hit Vietnam
Economy 17:47 23/02/2026Vietnam’s automotive market is poised for a vibrant year in 2026 as a wave of new models prepares to enter the market, including hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).
Wuling Bingo 2026 spotted in Vietnam, with expected price from $15,300
Economy 17:07 28/01/2026The 2026 Wuling Bingo electric car has been spotted at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam and is being transported to local dealerships, signaling an imminent market launch, with an estimated price from VND399 million (US$15,300).
BYD’s first $130mn EV battery plant gets off ground in Vietnam
Economy 17:11 27/01/2026Kim Long Motor and BYD Battery on Tuesday signed a strategic cooperation deal and officially broke ground on BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Vietnam, a project with a total investment of US$130 million across two phases.
Zeekr 009 Grand heads to Vietnam in 2026
Economy 14:08 13/01/2026The Zeekr 009 is scheduled to enter the Vietnamese market in late 2026 through local distributor Tasco Auto, with the flagship Zeekr 009 Grand drawing particular attention.
Ho Chi Minh City approves installation of e-motorbike battery-swap cabinets on sidewalks
Ho Chi Minh City 13:07 07/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City has agreed in principle to allow the installation of battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes on sidewalks and in public spaces, a move meant to promote green transportation and support Vietnam's net-zero emissions goals.
