VinFast Offers EV Rental Scheme Starting from Rp300,000 Per Day

VinFast has launched the VinFast Green electric vehicle rental programme through authorised dealers in Indonesia, seeking to provide transport drivers with easier access to EVs without requiring a large initial investment. The initiative targets a range of transport business players, from ride-hailing drivers and airport shuttle operators to other transport service providers who depend on vehicles for their daily income. To address the challenge of high upfront costs, VinFast is implementing a more flexible approach via the rental scheme, allowing drivers to begin operating an electric vehicle with a lower initial commitment without waiting years to accumulate capital for a purchase. The company explained that rental rates start from Rp312,500 per day, with the scheme offering fixed rental tariffs, low down payments and long-term contracts that are considered capable of providing better financial certainty for drivers with fluctuating monthly incomes. Beyond the rental programme, VinFast is also providing various financing solutions for customers who prefer to own their vehicles. The company believes this two-pronged approach reflects an understanding of the diverse financial conditions of transport business operators, noting that some drivers prioritise vehicle ownership while others require greater flexibility. VinFast emphasised that drivers are viewed not just as consumers, but as business operators who need mobility solutions that support their business continuity. For millions of Indonesians, driving is not merely a daily activity but a source of livelihood; operational decisions such as route selection, the number of trips completed, fuel costs and vehicle maintenance needs directly affect their take-home pay. Amid continuous urban mobility, the company assesses that transport business profits are ultimately determined by the net income drivers can earn, making electric vehicles increasingly attractive because they can help reduce operational costs and improve efficiency. VinFast stated that building an EV ecosystem designed around drivers’ real needs, including providing rental flexibility, aims to help cut operational costs, increase efficiency and support future business sustainability. The overarching goal of the programme, according to the Vietnamese manufacturer, is to address the main challenge drivers still face in switching to electric vehicles: the requirement for a relatively large upfront investment. For independent drivers and small-scale transport operators, allocating significant capital to purchase a new vehicle is considered a difficult decision, despite the potential for long-term savings.