This is Vinfast from Vietnam and I have to admit, the build quality was almost “Mercedes-quality”. The panel gaps and overall impression of their cars was extremely positive and impressive. I’ve never seen ANY American car with this kind of build quality and that includes US-made Japanese vehicles. So, I’m unsure if this is a production vehicle, or a “one-off” show car. Far less bucks than almost any other electric car maker for an alternative to regular gas-powered cars for customers that aren’t looking for something like a cutting-edge Tesla. Think “Toyota Camry or SUV” for the masses using batteries … absolutely exciting as a refrigerator … for people who just want transportation and couldn’t care less about the driving experience or features … but are tired of maintenance and paying for gas. As is the case for most of the new electric cars, they blatantly rip-off the appearance of the Tesla screen and that’s a good thing. They are coming to the US this year supposedly, and I haven’t a clue on their reliability or of any of the other 100+ new electric car startups. But I have to admit, for the market they are aiming for, they hit the bullseye.
UPDATE 2024 – Well, the car reviewers have gotten access to their production cars, and more than one have declared it the worst EV ever made. I’m not sure if those folks have ever heard of Hummer, Jaguar or Hyundai … probably a coin toss can best decide.
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Although not as exciting as a Taser spoon, this company came to the right place for tech-weirdness. I can only assume their market is the perpetually late riser for work who only had time for coffee and dreams of fruit …
