Tesla has quietly set up a legal entity in Vietnam: Tesla Motors Việt Nam Co., Ltd. was established on 11/9/2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, with charter capital of about VND 77.7 billion (roughly US$3 million), registered for car wholesale and retail, and import-export. Tesla has not yet announced any models, prices or launch timing, and its current job openings are not linked to a factory, so observers view the entity as serving imported car sales and after-sales service. However, VinFast holds about 92% of Vietnam's electric vehicle market share, according to HSC data cited by CNBC, with advantages in showrooms, service centers and charging infrastructure, making the challenge difficult for Tesla. According to analysts, Model 3 and Model Y could be the first models, initially targeting high-income customers. Earlier, Starlink was licensed in February 2026, showing that both of Musk's major brands have established a presence in Vietnam within a year.
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Original headline: Đối đầu VinFast trên sân nhà, cơ hội nào cho Tesla của tỷ phú Elon Musk?
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