Vietnam's VinFast launches 'mini' EV with two doors and five seats

70m motorbikes rule the alleys as Vingroup arm introduces latest electric car

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VinFast this year became Vietnam's first automaker to sell cars in the U.S., though its new two-door mini electric car targets a motorbike-mad home market. (Photo courtesy of Vingroup)

LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vingroup's VinFast has unveiled a two-door "mini" electric vehicle for Vietnam, where millions of drivers retain a penchant for motorbikes that can go down sidewalks and squeeze between centuries-old buildings.

The jeep-like five-seater is just 3.1 meters long, the EV maker said late on Thursday. Compact cars average more than 4 meters.

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