From Car and Driver · Alayna Wilkening · · 1m 10s
Green SM Launches 500 VinFast EVs in L.A.
Green SM deploys 500 electric cars in Los Angeles for ride-hailing service.
In brief
Green SM deploys 500 electric cars in Los Angeles for ride-hailing service. Green SM launched 500 VinFast VF8 EVs in Los Angeles with full-time drivers to compete in the ride-hailing market. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Green SM Launches in L.A.
Green SM, a ride-hailing service based in Vietnam, launched 500 VinFast VF8 EVs in Los Angeles earlier this week.
Full-Time Drivers for EV Fleet
Unlike Uber or Lyft, Green SM hires and trains full-time drivers to operate its electric fleet.
How to Use Green SM
L.A. riders can call a car via app, hotline, or street hailing with Green SM vehicles.
VinFast EV Fleet Details
The VinFast VF8 EVs emit zero emissions and seat five passengers.
500 Drivers for 500 EVs
Green SM trained 500 full-time drivers to operate the 500 VinFast VF8 EVs in L.A.
New Customer Offer
New customers get 50 percent off first five rides and a free Green Pass membership.
VinFast U.S. Sales Challenge
Only 389 VinFast vehicles were registered in the U.S. from January to July 2026.
The bottom line
Green SM launched 500 VinFast VF8 EVs in Los Angeles with full-time drivers to compete in the ride-hailing market.
