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Ten-Year Protection Becomes VinFast’s Edge in Harsh Middle East Markets

VinFast has brought its decade-long care philosophy to the Middle East by pairing the VF 8’s appeal with a warranty model designed to ease drivers into electrification under regional conditions, positioning long-term support as the company’s strongest bridge to new customers.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 December 2025 - When VinFast celebrated the opening of its 350th service center in Vietnam, the milestone confirmed a strategy built around aftersale polices that have become one of the most powerful forces behind the company's rise. The brand has made a point to build trust by showing that support, maintenance, and long-term care are as central as design and performance.

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That foundation has accelerated Vietnam's shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles by reshaping consumer expectations at a moment when many drivers feared the unknowns of electric mobility.

The VF 8 sits at the center of this effort. The D-segment SUV carries some of the brand's strongest technological features, but owners frequently point to something else as the real anchor of confidence. VinFast's 10 year warranty covers the vehicle with a level of clarity and duration that signals durability and accountability. The warranty strengthens the ownership experience far beyond the first months of excitement. It gives customers a long horizon of care that has become a signature of the brand.

That same logic now shapes VinFast's journey into the Middle East, which has become one of the company's most strategically watched regions. Here, the VF 8 again plays a leading role. The model enters markets where extreme temperatures, long driving distances, and a growing appetite for electrification coexist. Buyers want modern features, yet they hesitate when support networks feel uncertain. VinFast responds by applying the same customer-first approach that defined its Vietnamese success.

The VF 8 is positioned as a practical yet advanced EV tailored for regional realities. A strong battery management system, robust safety systems, and a suite of ADAS features make it competitive. Yet the real persuasion comes from the company's aftersale polices. VinFast brings its 10-year warranty to Middle Eastern markets without dilution, as well as 10-year, unlimited-distance coverage for the battery. The duration reads almost like a challenge to industry norms, especially in a region where long-term durability is closely scrutinized due to harsh climatic conditions. The policy signals a clear commitment to stand behind its vehicles for a full decade.

Service and support infrastructure in the region are being developed with the same guiding principle that structured the Vietnamese network. VinFast aims to ensure that VF 8 owners can rely on predictable assistance, transparent repair practices, and fast turnaround times. Mobile service units and 24/7 roadside assistance and regional partners help bring support closer to customers rather than asking customers to adjust their habits to a new technology.

As Middle Eastern governments accelerate electrification plans, the question facing consumers is not simply which EV delivers the best range or digital interface. It is which manufacturer will walk with them through the unfamiliar years ahead. By pairing the VF 8 with long-term care rooted in proven aftersale polices, VinFast hopes to make the leap to electric mobility feel not only appealing, but secure. The strategy echoes the lessons learned from Vietnam's transition and suggests that in the Middle East, peace of mind may be the most powerful catalyst for adoption.

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