VinFast Introduces Battery Subscription Program in the Philippines - CleanTechnica

VinFast Philippines has introduced a battery subscription program aimed at lowering the upfront cost of electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the Philippine market. By separating battery ownership from the vehicle purchase, VinFast significantly reduces the initial price of its EV models. For example, the entry-level VF 3 drops from approximately ₱745,000 (US$13,300) with the battery included to ₱590,000 (US$10,500) without it. Larger models see even greater price reductions, such as the flagship VF 9 Plus, which falls from ₱5.39 million (US$96,200) to ₱3.845 million (US$68,700) under the subscription scheme. Monthly fees cover battery maintenance and replacement, shifting these responsibilities from the owner to the manufacturer. VinFast’s Vice President for Asia-Pacific, Toti Zara, emphasized that the battery subscription model is a refined strategy based on the company’s experience in other markets, designed to make EVs