VinFast Will Launch Electric Buses in United States
The manufacturer intends to enter the U.S. market by 2028 through a partnership with NexMove.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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VinFast announced its entry into the U.S. electric bus market during the APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO. The company will partner with NexMove to provide electric buses via an as-a-service model.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to integrate VinFast's bus technology into the U.S. transit landscape using an as-a-service model that covers operations and maintenance.
VinFast maintains an annual bus production capacity of 3,000 units at its Hai Phong complex. The company intends to meet a 97% uptime service-level agreement for its U.S. operations.
The players
VinFast
An automotive manufacturer that produces electric vehicles and battery technology.
NexMove
A joint venture between Transportation Management Services and Zeem Solutions created to provide electric bus services.
The details
NexMove, a joint venture between Transportation Management Services and Zeem Solutions, will handle vehicle charging, maintenance, and operations. Demonstration buses will be deployed at Zeem EV charging depots to allow transit agencies to evaluate the technology before the 2028 launch.
Timeline
The VinBus fleet completed 73 million kilometers by the end of 2025.
VinFast announced its U.S. market entry in October 2026.
Certified VinFast electric buses are expected to begin U.S. deliveries in the first quarter of 2028.
Roadmap
The push by VinFast follows the broader industry trend of the electrification of municipal transit fleets. This move signals a transition toward managed as-a-service models for public transportation infrastructure.
Transit agencies can expect to evaluate buses via Zeem EV charging depots before official procurement begins. Local commuters may eventually see these LFP-battery powered vehicles operating on municipal routes following the 2028 delivery date.
The takeaway
The use of an as-a-service model potentially reduces the upfront operational burden for transit authorities adopting electric fleets. Agencies evaluating these new vehicles should prioritize checking the 97% uptime service-level agreement against local performance requirements.
What happens next
Certified electric buses are planned for U.S. deliveries in the first quarter of 2028.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sustainable Bus.
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