KINSHASA — Vingroup announced on December 29 that it had signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the city of Kinshasa (in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Exposure SARL, creating a comprehensive cooperation framework to support the development of a sustainable, modern and accessible urban transportation system in the capital city.

The agreement represents an important step forward in advancing modern urban infrastructure and accelerating the green transition in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Under the MoU, Vingroup, Exposure and the city of Kinshasa, through its relevant authorities, will collaborate to study and promote the procurement and deployment of VinFast’s fully electric vehicles, including electric buses, electric cars and electric scooters, to meet the transportation needs of the city and its residents.

In parallel, the parties will jointly develop a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem encompassing charging infrastructure and after-sales services.

To support the transition to electric mobility, cooperation will focus on modernising and greening Kinshasa’s transportation system across public transport services, mobility solutions for government officials and civil servants, and transportation options for the general public.

Vingroup, through its subsidiary VinFast, will provide detailed commercial and technical proposals for vehicle fleets, including buses, cars and scooters.

Exposure will be responsible for developing a detailed preliminary business plan for vehicle procurement and infrastructure development, as well as initiating the necessary local administrative and legal procedures for importation, distribution and operations.

Meanwhile, the city of Kinshasa will review and propose appropriate incentive mechanisms, covering tax policies, regulatory frameworks and access to infrastructure, to encourage the development and adoption of green mobility. A designated focal authority will also be appointed to manage and oversee the electric bus fleet.

During the initial phase, expected to run from now through the end of Q1 2026, the parties have agreed on a roadmap to conclude formal contracts to operationalise the above objectives.

Under this roadmap, VinFast is expected to supply approximately 500 electric buses and 1,000 electric cars for public fleet operations in Kinshasa.

Over the same period, VinFast and Exposure plan to implement supply and distribution agreements to introduce between 10,000 and 20,000 electric cars and between 50,000 and 100,000 VinFast electric scooters to the local market.

In pursuit of a comprehensive green ecosystem, the parties will cooperate in developing an extensive charging station network and an authorised service workshop system, ensuring stable operations and convenience for electric vehicle users. — VNS