According to the agreement, Xanh SM will provide Vietnam CK with 300 electric buses to operate the first green bus routes in Nghe An, and 1,000 electric cars to deploy commercial transportation services. Of which, 300 electric buses are all from the Ebus line equipped with a proactive monitoring system, smart dashboard, integrated Wi-Fi and smooth operation, no noise, no emissions, contributing to improving air quality and enhancing people's travel experience. Green bus routes, focusing on the Nghe An - Ha Tinh inter-provincial route, are expected to be put into operation by the CK as early as the third quarter of 2025.
Along with buses, Xanh SM also supplies CK with 1,000 electric cars of all kinds to deploy commercial transportation services. In particular, VinFast Limo Green serves inter-provincial routes and high-end tourism; Herio Green for commune taxis and EC Van - small electric trucks for inner-city delivery.
All services operated by Vietnam Express will be integrated on the Xanh SM application platform, providing convenience in booking, tracking routes and paying, while helping Vietnam Express operate effectively thanks to synchronization with the national operating system.
In parallel with the 1,300 green vehicles provided by Xanh SM, CK also cooperated with V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company to build a 1,000-pillar charging station infrastructure network in the province. Charging stations are all planned in strategic locations such as shopping malls, bus stations, residential areas and along economic corridors, applying smart coordination technology, contributing to shaping a sustainable clean energy infrastructure in the locality.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh - General Director of GSM Global said: "This is not just a commercial transaction, but a strategic step in the process of greening traffic nationwide. We believe that when each province and city boldly transforms, Vietnam will move closer to the goal of sustainable development".
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Duong - General Director of V-Green also shared: dien charging infrastructure plays a key role in every electrification transport ecosystem. We are committed to accompanying CK Vietnam and Xanh SM to quickly and effectively deploy 1,000 charging stations in Nghe An and Ha Tinh, while ensuring stable and sustainable operation in the long term.
As a business directly implementing "traffic electrification" in Nghe An, Mr. Nguyen Van Ket - Chairman of the Board of Directors of CK Vietnam Company affirmed: "Cooperation with Xanh SM and V-Green helps us quickly access advanced technology and an efficient operating model, thereby contributing to the green and civilized development of the province".
The cooperation between Xanh SM, V-Green and CK Vietnam is the next effort of Vingroup green ecosystem enterprises in the strategy of expanding the pure electricity transport network nationwide, ensuring sustainable development, for a green future for the present and the future.
