Vietnamese EV maker VinFast made its first appearance at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show, unveiling its new VF 6 subcompact SUV and launching a three-pronged strategy on charging, resale, and financing to win over Filipino drivers.<\/p>\n
The shift toward electric mobility is steadily picking up steam, and that was plain to see at this year\u2019s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), which logged a record-breaking 170,900 visitors. In the thick of it was Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, which made its debut at the country\u2019s biggest auto event after entering the Philippine market last year.<\/p>\n
If you swung by their booth hoping for updates, you didn\u2019t go home empty-handed. The big reveal was the VF 6, a subcompact SUV that now joins the local lineup alongside the VF 3, VF 5, VF 7, and VF 9. Starting at PHP 1.419 million for the Eco trim and PHP 1.610 million for the Plus, the VF 6 comes with a class-leading warranty: seven years or 160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first (from mini to full-size).<\/p>\n
Plenty of visitors paused to check it out. Among them was basketball player Prince Rivero, whose 6\u20193\u201d fit comfortably inside the subcompact SUV.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe acceleration is really on point,\u201d he said after a test drive with his wife. \u201cHere in the Philippines, it\u2019s really hot and gasoline is expensive, so the EV features are really convenient for us. And as a starter family car, the VF 6 is going to be perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just nearby, flight attendant Aila Panganiban shared her thoughts on the VF 6 and VF 7, both offering nearly 500 km of range per charge (NEDC standard). \u201cI love the new style of VinFast cars compared to other cars in the Philippines,\u201d she said. \u201cThe prices of VinFast cars are very good and affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n
For those already familiar with Vietnam\u2019s booming automotive sector, VinFast\u2019s presence at MIAS was hardly surprising. \u201cI knew VinFast was a big deal over there,\u201d said Leica, an office worker who had visited Vietnam, where the company recently became the top-selling brand of 2024.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight now, I drive an ICE vehicle, but I\u2019m also considering switching to an EV. Some models like the VF 3, VF 5, or the new VF 6 are perfect for city driving, especially on the narrow, crowded streets of Manila,\u201d said Leica.<\/p>\n
But VinFast\u2019s pitch at the MIAS 2025 went beyond just shiny sheet metals. The company knows they also need to tackle the hard questions of EV ownership, so they rolled out a three-pronged pitch.<\/p>\n
First, the company is offering free public charging at VinFast\u2019s stations through 2027, reducing immediate operating costs and reassuring potential buyers. The brand is working with global charging network operator V-GREEN, which aims to develop 15,000 charging ports nationwide this year alone. For context, as of March 2025, the Philippines has a total of over 900 public charging stations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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