VinFast Ships 2,500 Electric Vehicles to Indonesia

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As this article is being written, VinFast’s dedicated cargo ship, the Silver Queen, has docked at the Jakarta port and is unloading 2,500 VinFast electric vehicles.

The shipment departed MPC Port in Haiphong, Vietnam, coming from VinFast’s assembly plant nearby. The Silver Queen is the same ship that brought the first 999 VF 8s to California in 2022. This shipment is the fourth and largest delivery of VinFast vehicles to Indonesia, occurring one year after the company’s initial market entry in February 2024.

The Silver Queen, coming from a fresh red exterior repaint, arrived at MPC Port on March 4, 2025. Following the loading of the electric vehicles, the ship set sail on the evening of March 8, 2025.

The shipment consisted of four models: the VF 3, VF 5, VF e34, and Nerio Green. These vehicles are configured with right-hand steering for the Indonesian market. VinFast intends to deliver the vehicles to dealerships for distribution to customers prior to the Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) holiday.

Indonesia is recognized by VinFast as a significant market within Southeast Asia. Within a year, the company has introduced three models, executed four shipments, and observed consumer interest. The VF 3, in particular, generated notable engagement during its debut at IIMS 2025, recording the highest number of test drives at the event.

VinFast has implemented various policies to increase accessibility to its electric vehicles, including complimentary charging at V-GREEN operated stations until March 1, 2028, cashback and incentives for early buyers, and a buyback program that guarantees up to 90% of the vehicle’s original value.

The company’s operations in Indonesia are supported by strategic partnerships with GSM and V-GREEN. In December 2024, Xanh SM, an electric taxi service utilizing VinFast vehicles, commenced operations. V-GREEN is focused on developing charging infrastructure to accommodate the expanding VinFast electric vehicle fleet.

Duong Thi Thu Trang, VinFast’s Global Deputy CEO of Sales, has stated that 2025 is a critical year for the company’s Indonesian operations. The company is in the process of completing its in-market assembly facility and aims to increase sales through ecosystem support and its range of vehicles.