Vingroup Advances Green Mobility Project in Kinshasa with VinFast EV Initiative
Vingroup Plans 120,000 Electric Vehicles in Kinshasa, Launching Sustainable Urban Transport Ecosystem
Vietnam’s Vingroup has provided new details on its planned green mobility project in Kinshasa, following a preliminary agreement signed with the city in October 2025.
In a statement on December 29, Vingroup said it signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding on December 24 with Kinshasa’s Provincial Ministry of Transport and Urban Mobility and Congolese company Exposure Sarl.
The memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation to develop a modern, sustainable, and accessible urban transport system.
Through its electric vehicle unit, VinFast, Vingroup plans to introduce between 60,000 and 120,000 electric vehicles to the local market.
This includes 10,000 to 20,000 electric cars and 50,000 to 100,000 scooters, forming part of a broader strategy to establish a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem in Kinshasa.
Project Roadmap
The initial phase, running through the first quarter of 2026, is expected to deploy approximately 500 electric buses and 1,000 electric cars for public transport operations. Under the agreement:
Exposure Sarl will develop a detailed business plan, covering vehicle acquisition, the construction of maintenance and repair infrastructure, and the establishment of administrative and legal processes required for import, distribution, and operations.
VinFast will submit technical and commercial proposals for electric buses, cars, and scooters designed for the Kinshasa market.
A dedicated authority will manage and oversee the city’s electric bus fleet.
Kinshasa will identify sites for charging infrastructure, design tax incentives, establish a regulatory framework to support green mobility adoption, and ensure a reliable electricity supply.
Building a Complete Green Ecosystem
This initiative follows Vingroup’s broader ambitions announced in October 2025, including the gradual conversion of around 300,000 internal combustion engine vehicles in Kinshasa to electric vehicles.
“The deployment of green and smart mobility solutions will transform Kinshasa’s urban transport landscape, creating long-term value by improving residents’ quality of life and supporting the city’s sustainable development goals,” said Phuong Nguyen, CEO of Vingroup Africa.
The project also includes the development of a network of charging stations and authorized after-sales service centers to ensure operational stability and convenience.
Training programs for drivers, technicians, and operational staff will be provided, along with technical support for the design of electrified transport infrastructure.
Beyond Mobility
Limited information is available about Exposure Sarl, the Congolese partner, which is represented by Fely Samuna, Managing Director of Kerith Resources.
Kerith Resources is involved in a manganese mining and processing project in Kongo Central in partnership with Japanese multinational Asia Minerals Limited.
The memorandum signing follows reports of a planned Vingroup investment of approximately $28 million in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the creation of a local subsidiary, Vingroup DRC Holdings Sarl, which will be based in Kinshasa and develop projects including real estate.
During the October 2025 signing, Vingroup also expressed interest in a 6,300-hectare urban development project. The plan includes residential areas, villas, apartments, hospitals, schools, shopping malls, hotels, leisure facilities, and a future administrative district for government ministries and agencies. According to VinFast, the city will provide the land free of charge.
SOURCE:bankable.africa
