VinFast Introduces Electric Bus Lineup to the US
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028 through a partnership with NexMove Certified.
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has announced plans to bring its electric bus models to the US market, establishing a partnership with NexMove Certified to handle distribution and operations.
What Happened
The partnership involves NexMove Certified, a joint venture between Transportation Management Services (TMS) and Zeem Solutions. NexMove will offer the buses as a service, bundling the vehicles, charging infrastructure, maintenance, and operations under a single agreement. According to the announcement, deliveries of certified and homologated vehicles are expected to start in 2028. VinFast’s electric bus lineup utilizes LFP battery technology and includes driver assistance systems that employ cameras and radar for real-time safety alerts. Approximately 2,000 of these buses are currently operating in Vietnam.
Why It Matters
This move represents a strategic expansion for VinFast beyond consumer vehicles into the commercial transit sector, leveraging a service-based model to lower barriers for fleet operators. By integrating infrastructure and maintenance into the offering, NexMove aims to provide cities and transit operators with a streamlined path to electrification. Paul Gioupis, CEO of Zeem Solutions and co-founder of NexMove, noted that the team visited VinFast’s manufacturing operations in late July, citing the scale and quality of production as evidence of a proven product with real operating history.
The Bottom Line
VinFast is entering the US electric bus market via a partnership with NexMove Certified, with deliveries of LFP-battery-powered buses scheduled to begin in 2028.
