Episode

VinFast's Tiny 50-MPH EV Could Be A Much Bigger Deal For America Than It Looks

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Autoblog News
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Sep 8, 2026
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Summary

VinFast has hinted its tiny VF 2 microcar could eventually reach the US and Europe, pointing to the success of the Citroën Ami and Fiat Topolino as evidence that a $7,214 electric car might actually have a market here.