VinFast announced the groundbreaking of an electric vehicle factory in the US on July 28. This will be the first electric vehicle production facility in North Carolina, contributing to the supply of electric vehicles for the North American market.
The VinFast factory will be built at the Triangle Innovation Point industrial park in Chatham County, North Carolina. The project covers an area of about 733 hectares with an expected capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year in phase 1. The factory will include two main areas: electric vehicle production and assembly, and an auxiliary industrial park for suppliers. grant.
Currently, the project has received basic permits to be able to proceed with phase 1 construction. Once put into operation, the VinFast factory will contribute to creating a green production supply chain ecosystem as well as thousands of local jobs.
The factory is expected to start production from 2025. Previously, VinFast also announced that it had received a $1.2 billion incentive for the factory construction project, including financial and infrastructure support. from the government of North Carolina, the City of Sanford, Chatham County, and the Golden Leaf Foundation.
In addition to building a factory in North Carolina, VinFast is also promoting business and brand recognition, by expanding the system of stores and service workshops, organizing test drive events and displaying products. in the US, providing the opportunity to experience directly to consumers.