Kim Long Motor pioneers in creating new standards for urban electric buses in Vietnam

(Chinhphu.vn) - Continuing the strategic cooperation between two leading enterprises in the field of automobile manufacturing and passenger transport in Vietnam, Kim Long Motor Hue Joint Stock Company has just completed the delivery of 650 inner-city buses, including 450 pure electric vehicles and 200 diesel vehicles to Phuong Trang Passenger Transport Joint Stock Company (FUTA Bus Lines). The entire batch of vehicles was produced and delivered within just 15 days of receiving the order, clearly demonstrating Kim Long Motor's production organization capacity and willingness to serve the community.

The entire batch of vehicles was produced and delivered within just 15 days of receiving the order, clearly demonstrating Kim Long Motor's production organization capacity and willingness to serve the community.

The new fleet will be put into operation on 35 subsidized bus routes in Ho Chi Minh City in early August 2025, part of the 557-vehicle bid that FUTA Bus Lines has just won; taking place right at the time when Ho Chi Minh City has just merged with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau . This is also a practical welcome to the new, modern, green and smart infrastructure development phase of the city.

The highlight of this handover is the small-sized B30-EV and medium-sized B60-EV electric buses, which are modern, compact, and aesthetically designed models, pioneered by Kim Long Motor to design and manufacture specifically for the specific characteristics of urban traffic in Vietnam. The models use low floors, high-capacity air conditioners, surveillance cameras, electronic boards displaying route information, comfortable seats, and use energy-saving, noise-reducing, and environmentally friendly technology.

The new fleet will be put into operation on 35 subsidized bus routes in Ho Chi Minh City in early August 2025, part of the 557-vehicle bid that FUTA Bus Lines has just won.

Up to now, a total of 699 electric buses manufactured by Kim Long Motor have been delivered to FUTA Bus Lines to operate to serve public passengers in Ho Chi Minh City, making a practical contribution to the goal of green transport transformation according to Decision 876/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister .

Since the end of 2023, FUTA Bus Lines has won bids for a total of 69 subsidized bus routes in Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the leading enterprise in terms of both scale and service quality. According to the Ho Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Center, FUTA Bus Lines' investment in a new vehicle system has contributed to Ho Chi Minh City changing the quality of passenger service for the better.

Up to now, a total of 699 electric buses manufactured by Kim Long Motor have been delivered to FUTA Bus Lines to operate to serve public passengers in Ho Chi Minh City.

The highlight of this handover is the small-sized electric bus B30-EV and medium-sized electric bus B60-EV, which are modern, compact and aesthetically designed models, pioneered by Kim Long Motor to design and manufacture specifically for the specific characteristics of urban traffic in Vietnam.

Mr. Dao Viet Anh, General Director of Kim Long Motor shared: "We are proud to accompany FUTA Bus Lines and the City government on the green transformation journey. The 'Made in Vietnam' buses are the crystallization of intelligence, technology and the aspiration to enhance the appearance of modern, green, civilized and sustainable urban areas. Kim Long Motor is proud to be the leading flag of the Vietnamese automobile industry in the journey to conquer the world market".

Not only affirming its pioneering role in the field of urban electric buses in Vietnam, Kim Long Motor has also gradually expanded its international footprint. In 2025, the company officially exported electric buses and CNG buses to Korea and signed large orders with the Thai market, with a plan to supply up to 3,000 vehicles/year. These are strategic steps to elevate the Vietnamese automobile brand and participate more deeply in the global value chain.

With the philosophy of "Leading to serve", Kim Long Motor continues to invest heavily in research and development (R&D), increase the localization rate, build an industrial manufacturing and supporting industry ecosystem, and at the same time promote the expansion of domestic and international markets.

Vu Phong

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