L.A.’s Newest Ride-Hailing Service Consists of 500 VinFast EVs

Los Angeles is set to add a new ride-hailing option built around electric vehicles, with the service launching using 500 VinFast EVs. The fleet size signals an immediate focus on volume from the start, rather than a slow pilot phase. VinFast’s presence in the ride-hailing market also highlights how automakers are increasingly pursuing commercial use cases to accelerate adoption of EVs beyond private ownership. For riders, the key practical change will be the availability of EV-powered trips through the new platform, while operators will be watching how charging logistics, vehicle uptime, and driver onboarding play out in real-world city conditions.