“We are still in the early stages of setting up operations in the Philippines,” said Antonio “Toti” Zara, CEO of VinFast Southeast Asia. “Right now, we’re building the organization, the dealer network, and the ecosystem. Our focus is translating that ecosystem into tangible benefits for Filipino consumers.”

Apart from launching almost the full range of VinFast vehicles—from the VF 3 to the VF 7, VinFast Philippines focused on service accessibility beyond a dealership-only service model.

Throughout 2025, the company partnered with established service chains including Motech, JIGA, Goodyear Philippines, Tire King, Power Tread, and Marcjan Cavite. The goal was coverage first. By accrediting these workshops to handle preventive maintenance, warranty repairs, diagnostics, and software updates, VinFast pushed toward a nationwide footprint of more than 100 authorized service locations.

Ownership concerns were addressed further with the launch of the Residual Value Guarantee program. Introduced this year, the policy guarantees up to 90 percent of a vehicle’s original value after six months, followed by a fixed depreciation schedule over the next three years.

VinFast’s ecosystem became most visible to the public with the launch of its strategic partner, Green GSM, in June. Operating across Metro Manila, the country’s first all-electric taxi fleet, which exclusively uses vehicles designed by VinFast for commercial operation, introduced EVs to commuters through daily use.

Charging infrastructure also expanded alongside fleet deployment. VinFast has supported customers with a free charging program at its dedicated charging station network, valid until May 1, 2027, providing zero fuel cost benefits to customers. The network is operated by its strategic partner, the Global Charging Station development company V-Green, which was founded by the same founder as VinFast and Green GSM, Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong.

By mid-2025, VinFast Philippines formally joined CAMPI, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, giving the brand a voice within the country’s core automotive industry body.

Alongside industry participation, VinFast has also leaned into community engagement through the nationwide voting competition, “Pilipinas – Your Vote, Your Design for the Future Filipino Drive,” which invited the public to help shape future VinFast vehicle designs. Voting, which ran for two weeks, attracted more than 20,000 votes, thousands of direct participants, and over 100 unique design submissions.

And following the Cebu earthquake in October, VinFast and Green GSM provided direct financial assistance and on ground support. The response reinforced the brand’s positioning as a long-term participant in the market, rather than a short-term entrant.

Later in the year, VinFast Philippines received the Legacy Award for Excellence in Strategic Mobility Innovation, recognizing its work across products, infrastructure, and community engagement. The recognition reflected the brand’s growing footprint beyond vehicles alone.

As the Philippine EV market moves closer to its next adoption phase, VinFast enters 2026 with momentum shaped by execution, with the key pieces already in place.

“We’re rewriting the rules in aftersales, in service accessibility, and in value guarantees,” Zara continued. “Our task is to make EV ownership an easier decision for Filipino consumers.”