Quick Takeaways
- Kinshasa partners with global EV players to accelerate clean public and urban transport adoption.
- The MoU signals Africa-facing scale ambitions for electric buses, cars, and scooters with ecosystem build-out.
On December 29, Kinshasa electric mobility took a significant step forward as Vingroup confirmed the signing of a trilateral memorandum of understanding with the City of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo and local partner Exposure SARL. The agreement outlines a structured collaboration to advance a modern, sustainable urban transport system for the capital city.
Strategic collaboration to accelerate Kinshasa electric mobility
The memorandum establishes a joint framework under which Vingroup, Exposure, and the City of Kinshasa will evaluate and promote the deployment of VinFast electric buses, electric cars, and electric scooters. The initiative is designed to address urban mobility challenges while supporting long-term sustainability goals through cleaner transport solutions.
Building a complete electric mobility ecosystem
Beyond vehicle supply, the partnership focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem to support Kinshasa electric mobility at scale. This includes the development of charging infrastructure, maintenance networks, and reliable after-sales services to ensure smooth daily operations and long-term adoption across public and private transport segments.
Key focus areas include:
Defined roles for faster implementation
Each partner has clearly defined responsibilities to streamline execution. VinFast will submit commercial proposals covering electric buses, cars, and scooters suited to local requirements. Exposure will lead business planning and manage regulatory approvals related to vehicle imports, distribution, and operations. The City of Kinshasa will support the rollout through policy incentives, infrastructure access, and oversight of the electric bus fleet.
Initial rollout volumes highlight market potential
During the first phase, VinFast is expected to deliver approximately 500 electric buses and 1,000 electric cars for public fleets in Kinshasa. In parallel, VinFast and Exposure plan to introduce between 10,000 and 20,000 electric cars and 50,000 to 100,000 electric scooters into the local market, reflecting strong confidence in demand for Kinshasa electric mobility solutions.
Strategic collaboration to accelerate Kinshasa electric mobility
The memorandum establishes a joint framework under which Vingroup, Exposure, and the City of Kinshasa will evaluate and promote the deployment of VinFast electric buses, electric cars, and electric scooters. The initiative is designed to address urban mobility challenges while supporting long-term sustainability goals through cleaner transport solutions.
Building a complete electric mobility ecosystem
Beyond vehicle supply, the partnership focuses on creating a comprehensive ecosystem to support Kinshasa electric mobility at scale. This includes the development of charging infrastructure, maintenance networks, and reliable after-sales services to ensure smooth daily operations and long-term adoption across public and private transport segments.
Key focus areas include:
- Deployment of electric buses for public transport
- Introduction of electric cars for fleet and private use
- Expansion of electric scooter availability for urban mobility
- Establishment of charging and service infrastructure
Defined roles for faster implementation
Each partner has clearly defined responsibilities to streamline execution. VinFast will submit commercial proposals covering electric buses, cars, and scooters suited to local requirements. Exposure will lead business planning and manage regulatory approvals related to vehicle imports, distribution, and operations. The City of Kinshasa will support the rollout through policy incentives, infrastructure access, and oversight of the electric bus fleet.
Initial rollout volumes highlight market potential
During the first phase, VinFast is expected to deliver approximately 500 electric buses and 1,000 electric cars for public fleets in Kinshasa. In parallel, VinFast and Exposure plan to introduce between 10,000 and 20,000 electric cars and 50,000 to 100,000 electric scooters into the local market, reflecting strong confidence in demand for Kinshasa electric mobility solutions.
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