VinFast Trivia Questions

What was the first electric vehicle produced and sold by VinFast?

VinFast VF e34
VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9
VinFast VF 5

Correct Answer: VinFast VF e34

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast VF e34 is a C-segment compact SUV. It was the first electric vehicle to be manufactured and sold in Vietnam by the company. Deliveries to Vietnamese customers began in December of 2021.

How many orders for electric automobiles did VinFast receive in the first 48 hours of being able to sell them?

20,000
24,000
28,000
32,000

Correct Answer: 24,000

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast received more than 24,000 orders for its electric automobiles in the first two days that they were available for purchase. Of these, 15,237 were for the VF 8 and 9,071 were for the VF 9.

What American television star features in VinFast’s “Whoa!” commercial campaign?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Zac Efron
Joey Lawrence
Jared Leto

Correct Answer: Joey Lawrence

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2023, VinFast launched a commercial campaign for its VF 8 electric SUV featuring Joey Lawrence, reviving his famous catchphrase, “Whoa!”, from the popular television series Blossom.

What company did VinFast sign an agreement with for the supply of components to make its first electric motorcycle, the VinFast Klara?

Bosch-Vietnam
LG Chem
PV Oil
Siemens

Correct Answer: Bosch-Vietnam

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast signed an agreement with Bosch-Vietnam, a division of Bosch, for the supply of components to be used in the VinFast Klara, their first electric motorcycle model.

VinFast announced that it was ending production of vehicles powered by what in January of 2022?

Natural Gas
Gasoline
Diesel
Ethanol

Correct Answer: Gasoline

Correct Answer Explanation: In January of 2022, VinFast announced that it was ending production of its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The company stated that it would instead focus research and development efforts on battery electric vehicles.

VinFast’s headquarters was moved to what country in 2022?

Thailand
China
Singapore
The United States

Correct Answer: Singapore

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2022, VinFast announced that it would be moving its headquarters to Singapore. The company stated that Singapore was a jurisdiction that would give investors more confidence. Singapore is the company’s legal and financial headquarters, while Vietnam remains its operational headquarters.

In 2020, VinFast acquired the Lang Lang proving ground, which was previously owned by what company?

Ford
Toyota
General Motors
Nissan

Correct Answer: General Motors

Correct Answer Explanation: In September of 2020, VinFast purchased the Lang Lang proving ground in Australia from General Motors. The purchase price was reportedly $30 million and the transaction was finalized on November 2nd of the same year.

What was the name of the facility built by VinFast in 2017?

Cat Hai Island
VIDAMCO
Lang Lang Proving Ground
Triangle Innovation Point

Correct Answer: Cat Hai Island

Correct Answer Explanation: In September of 2017, VinFast broke ground on an 828-acre facility located in an industrial park on Cat Hai Island near Haiphong, Vietnam. This facility includes a paint shop, press shop, assembly shop and engine shop.

What was the name of the first electric motorcycle model launched by VinFast?

VinFast Theon
VinFast Klara
VinFast Ludo
VinFast Evo 200

Correct Answer: VinFast Klara

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast Klara is the first electric motorcycle model launched by the Vietnamese automaker. It features a range of 80 kilometers and a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour.

What was the name of the first model of car launched by VinFast?

VinFast Lux SA2.0
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast President
VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer: VinFast Lux A2.0

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast Lux A2.0 is an executive sedan. It was one of the two first models of cars launched by VinFast, along with the VinFast Lux SA2.0. Both were based on previous generation BMW products with various modifications and enhancements.

What city in North Carolina did VinFast announce they would be locating their first North American auto plant in 2022?

Charlotte
Raleigh
Greensboro
Durham

Correct Answer: Durham

Correct Answer Explanation: In March 2022, VinFast announced it would locate its first North American auto plant in Chatham County, North Carolina. The factory is located within the Triangle Innovation Point in Chatham County, near the cities of Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill.

What company was VinFast initially planning to merge with in 2021 to go public?

Black Spade Capital
Tesla
Lucid Motors
A SPAC

Correct Answer: A SPAC

Correct Answer Explanation: In early 2021, VinFast was initially planning to become a public company by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in the United States. However, the plan was put on hold due to SPAC scrutiny.

When did VinFast announce its plans to market electric vehicles to the United States?

2018
2019
2020
2021

Correct Answer: 2019

Correct Answer Explanation: In December of 2019, VinFast announced plans to market electric vehicles to the United States by 2021. The company delivered on its goal, beginning to sell its vehicles in the United States in 2022.

What was the name of the company that VinFast partnered with in 2018 for the supply of technology and components to manufacture electric buses in Southeast Asian countries?

Siemens AG
LG Chem
PV Oil
Bosch

Correct Answer: Siemens AG

Correct Answer Explanation: In August of 2018, VinFast signed two contracts with Siemens Vietnam, a unit of Siemens AG, for the supply of technology and components to manufacture electric buses in Southeast Asian countries.

In what city did VinFast open its first showroom in Canada?

Calgary
Vancouver
Toronto
Montreal

Correct Answer: Toronto

Correct Answer Explanation: In November of 2022, VinFast opened its first showroom in Toronto at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

What year did the company begin production of its first two models, the Lux A2.0 and Lux SA2.0?

2017
2018
2019
2020

Correct Answer: 2019

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast began production of the Lux A2.0 and Lux SA2.0 in 2019. Both models are based on previous generation BMW products with various modifications and enhancements.

What month did VinFast deliver its first batch of 100 VF e34 electric crossovers to Vietnamese customers?

January
March
July
December

Correct Answer: December

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast delivered its first batch of 100 VF e34 electric crossovers to Vietnamese customers at its manufacturing complex in Haiphong, Vietnam in December of 2021.

What was the name of the company that was the title sponsor of the inaugural edition of the Formula One Vietnamese Grand Prix, which was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

VinFast
Vingroup
Siemens AG
LG Chem

Correct Answer: VinFast

Correct Answer Explanation: The inaugural edition of the Formula One Vietnamese Grand Prix was scheduled to take place during the 2020 season. It was to be held on the streets of Hanoi. VinFast was to be the title sponsor of the race. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the race was cancelled.

What is the name of VinFast’s parent company?

Vingroup
Vinfast Auto Ltd.
Siemens AG
LG Chem

Correct Answer: Vingroup

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast was founded in 2017 by Vingroup. Vingroup is one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam.

What is the name of the first city bus model produced by VinFast?

VinBus
VinFast Klara
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast VF e34

Correct Answer: VinBus

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast produces low-floor electric city buses for its sister company, VinBus. VinBus is a privately-operated non-profit bus route network service established by Vingroup in 2019.

What year did VinFast first announce plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Germany and the United States?

2021
2022
2023
2024

Correct Answer: 2022

Correct Answer Explanation: In January of 2022, VinFast announced its plans to build new EV plants in Germany and the United States. The plans were made as part of the company’s strategy to retire production of gas-powered vehicles and transition fully to electric vehicles by the end of 2022.

What was the name of the city in South Africa that VinFast vehicles were spotted at in 2020 for field tests?

Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Pretoria

Correct Answer: Cape Town

Correct Answer Explanation: In February of 2020, VinFast vehicles were spotted at Kakamas in the Northern Cape Province and in Cape Town, South Africa for field tests.

What is the name of the three-door hatchback currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 6
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 6

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a three-door hatchback. Along with this, the company is also developing two different coupe-type SUVs, a small SUV, a four-door coupe, a couple of people movers and electric scooters.

What is the name of the mid-size pickup truck currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF Wild
VinFast VF 5
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 9

Correct Answer: VinFast VF Wild

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a mid-size pickup truck for the global market called the VinFast VF Wild.

What is the name of the electric scooter model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast Theon
VinFast Klara
VinFast Feliz
VinFast Vento

Correct Answer: VinFast Feliz

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing an electric scooter model called the VinFast Feliz.

What is the name of the electric motorcycle model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast Klara
VinFast Theon
VinFast Tempest
VinFast Evo 200

Correct Answer: VinFast Tempest

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing an electric motorcycle model called the VinFast Tempest.

What is the name of the electric motorcycle model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast Theon
VinFast Klara
VinFast Tempest
VinFast Vento

Correct Answer: VinFast Vento

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing an electric motorcycle model called the VinFast Vento.

What is the name of the electric motorcycle model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast Theon
VinFast Klara
VinFast Tempest
VinFast Evo 200

Correct Answer: VinFast Evo 200

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing an electric motorcycle model called the VinFast Evo 200.

What is the name of the luxury SUV model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 5

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 9

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a luxury SUV model called the VinFast VF 9.

What is the name of the compact SUV model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 5

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 8

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a compact SUV model called the VinFast VF 8.

What is the name of the sub-compact SUV model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 6

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 7

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a sub-compact SUV model called the VinFast VF 7.

What is the name of the city car model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 8
VinFast VF 9
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 5

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 5

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a city car model called the VinFast VF 5.

What is the name of the mini car model currently in development by VinFast?

VinFast VF 3
VinFast VF 5
VinFast VF 7
VinFast VF 6

Correct Answer: VinFast VF 3

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast is currently developing a mini car model called the VinFast VF 3.

What is the name of the executive sedan model produced by VinFast?

VinFast Lux SA2.0
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast President
VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer: VinFast Lux A2.0

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast Lux A2.0 is an executive sedan. It was one of the two first models of cars launched by VinFast.

What is the name of the mid-size luxury crossover model produced by VinFast?

VinFast Lux SA2.0
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast President
VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer: VinFast Lux SA2.0

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast Lux SA2.0 is a mid-size luxury crossover. It was one of the two first models of cars launched by VinFast.

What is the name of the V8 version of the Lux SA2.0 with additional luxury features?

VinFast Lux SA2.0
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast President
VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer: VinFast President

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast President is a V8 version of the Lux SA2.0 with additional luxury features.

What is the name of the city car model produced by VinFast?

VinFast Lux SA2.0
VinFast Lux A2.0
VinFast President
VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer: VinFast Fadil

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast Fadil is a city car manufactured under license with General Motors as a rebadged variant of the Opel Karl.

What is the name of the software that VinFast uses in its electric vehicles as an intelligence voice assistant?

Cerence
Siri
Google Assistant
Alexa

Correct Answer: Cerence

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2021, VinFast announced that it would be using Cerence software as an intelligence voice assistant in its electric vehicles.

What is the name of the Vietnamese YouTuber that VinFast reported to the police for making comments about the quality of his VinFast Lux A2.0 car?

Tran Van Hoang
Nguyen Van Hoang
Le Van Hoang
Pham Van Hoang

Correct Answer: Tran Van Hoang

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2021, VinFast reported Tran Van Hoang, a Vietnamese YouTuber, to the police over comments he made about the quality of his VinFast Lux A2.0 car.

What is the name of the country that VinFast aims to start deliveries to from 2024?

Australia
Indonesia
Thailand
South Korea

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast aims to start deliveries in Indonesia from 2024. VinFast plans to expand in seven more markets in Asia, including Indonesia.

What is the name of the country that VinFast plans to enter in 2024?

Australia
Indonesia
Thailand
The Philippines

Correct Answer: The Philippines

Correct Answer Explanation: In January of 2024, VinFast announced plans to enter the Philippine market.

What is the maximum range of the VinFast electric city bus?

100 kilometers
150 kilometers
200 kilometers
260 kilometers

Correct Answer: 260 kilometers

Correct Answer Explanation: The VinFast electric city bus has a range of up to 260 kilometers (160 miles) on a single charge.

What is the name of the company that provides the fast-charging stations for the VinFast electric city buses?

Siemens AG
LG Chem
PV Oil
StarCharge

Correct Answer: StarCharge

Correct Answer Explanation: StarCharge provides the 150 kWh DC fast-charging stations for the VinFast electric city buses.

What is the name of the company that produces the batteries for the VinFast Klara electric motorcycle?

Siemens AG
LG Chem
PV Oil
Bosch

Correct Answer: LG Chem

Correct Answer Explanation: The batteries for the VinFast Klara electric motorcycle are supplied by a joint venture with LG Chem.

What is the name of the state-owned petrol distributor that VinFast signed an agreement with to have charging stations built at existing gas stations?

Siemens AG
LG Chem
PV Oil
Bosch

Correct Answer: PV Oil

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast signed an agreement with PV Oil, a state-owned petrol distributor, to have charging stations built at existing gas stations for its electric motorcycles.

What is the name of the city in California that VinFast chose as one of two locations to promote its vehicles in 2022?

San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Santa Monica

Correct Answer: Santa Monica

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast chose Santa Monica, California as one of two locations to promote its vehicles in 2022.

What is the name of the first Vietnamese car brand to expand into global markets?

VinFast
Vingroup
Siemens AG
LG Chem

Correct Answer: VinFast

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast was the first Vietnamese car brand to expand into global markets. The company launched its first two models, the Lux A2.0 and Lux SA2.0, at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

What is the name of the founder of Vingroup?

Pham Nhat Vuong
Le Thi Thu Thuy
Michael Lohscheller
Tran Van Hoang

Correct Answer: Pham Nhat Vuong

Correct Answer Explanation: Pham Nhat Vuong founded Vingroup, the parent company of VinFast. Vingroup is one of the largest private conglomerates in Vietnam.

What is the name of the former CEO of Opel that was appointed CEO of VinFast Global in 2021?

Pham Nhat Vuong
Le Thi Thu Thuy
Michael Lohscheller
Tran Van Hoang

Correct Answer: Michael Lohscheller

Correct Answer Explanation: In July of 2021, Michael Lohscheller, the former CEO of Opel, was appointed CEO of VinFast Global.

What is the name of the Chairwoman of VinFast?

Pham Nhat Vuong
Le Thi Thu Thuy
Michael Lohscheller
Tran Van Hoang

Correct Answer: Le Thi Thu Thuy

Correct Answer Explanation: Le Thi Thu Thuy is the Chairwoman of VinFast.

What is the name of the company that VinFast merged with in 2023 to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange?

Tesla
Lucid Motors
Black Spade Capital
A SPAC

Correct Answer: Black Spade Capital

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2023, VinFast merged with a SPAC operated by Black Spade Capital to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

What is the name of the Vietnamese word that is included in the name VinFast?

Viet Nam
Phong cach
An toan
Sang tao

Correct Answer: Viet Nam

Correct Answer Explanation: The name VinFast is an abbreviation of the Vietnamese words: Viet Nam (Vietnam), Phong cach (style), An toan (safety), Sang tao (creativity) and Tien phong (pioneer).

What is the name of the company that was formerly known as GM Vietnam?

Vingroup
VinFast
VIDAMCO
Siemens AG

Correct Answer: VIDAMCO

Correct Answer Explanation: VIDAMCO was formerly known as GM Vietnam. VinFast acquired VIDAMCO’s Hanoi factory in 2017.

What is the name of the first Vietnamese car brand to expand into producing electric vehicles?

VinFast
Vingroup
Siemens AG
LG Chem

Correct Answer: VinFast

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast was the first Vietnamese car brand to expand into producing electric vehicles. The company delivered its first batch of 100 VF e34 electric crossovers to Vietnamese customers in December of 2021.

What is the name of the company that VinFast has a partnership with to distribute Chevys in Vietnam?

Ford
Toyota
Chevrolet
Nissan

Correct Answer: Chevrolet

Correct Answer Explanation: In 2018, General Motors announced a partnership between Chevrolet and VinFast. VinFast has exclusive rights to distribute Chevys in Vietnam.

What is the name of the company that VinFast sources design, engineering and production technology partners from?

Ford
Toyota
General Motors
BMW

Correct Answer: BMW

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast sources design, engineering and production technology partners from BMW.

What is the name of the company that provides the paint shop, press shop, assembly shop and engine shop at the Cat Hai Island facility?

Vingroup
VinFast
Siemens AG
LG Chem

Correct Answer: VinFast

Correct Answer Explanation: The paint shop, press shop, assembly shop and engine shop at the Cat Hai Island facility are all provided by VinFast.

What is the name of the automotive company that VinFast was initially planning to merge with in 2021 to become a public company?

Ford
Toyota
General Motors
A SPAC

Correct Answer: A SPAC

What is the name of the company that VinFast purchased the Lang Lang proving ground from in 2020?

Ford
Toyota
General Motors
Nissan

Correct Answer: General Motors

Correct Answer Explanation: VinFast purchased the Lang Lang proving ground in Australia from General Motors in September of 2020.

What is the name of the country that VinFast sent its first batch of VinFast Lux cars to for field tests?

Australia
Canada
Germany
The United States

Correct Answer: Germany

Correct Answer Explanation: In March of 2019, VinFast sent its first batch of 155 VinFast Lux cars to Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa for field tests.