VinFast Opens Indonesia Electric Vehicle Plant Just 17 Months After Groundbreaking - CleanTechnica

VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, officially opened its assembly plant in Subang, West Java, Indonesia, on December 15, just 17 months after groundbreaking. This facility marks VinFast’s first production base in Southeast Asia outside Vietnam and its fourth operational plant globally. The initial $300 million investment phase enables an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles, with plans to expand to 350,000 units through further development requiring over $1 billion in total investment. The 171-hectare complex includes integrated production lines for body welding, painting, assembly, quality inspection, and logistics, with a focus on local supplier development to meet Indonesian government localization targets of 40% by 2026, 60% by 2029, and 80% from 2030 onward. VinFast’s rapid expansion in Indonesia began with its market entry in February 2024 and has been supported by a growing dealer network and product launches, including right-hand drive versions