7 most beautiful electric car models attracting the most customers at the 2022 Vietnam Auto Show

Today, the Vietnam Motor Show 2022 (VMS 2022) officially opened after 2 years of delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City and lasted from October 26-30.

At VMS 2022, in addition to vehicles using traditional internal combustion engines, manufacturers also brought many "green and clean" car models. These are electric cars and whether they are concept versions or commercial versions, they somehow show that the strategic goal is very clear and is no longer just for display.

Join VietNamNet to check out the notable electric vehicle models at the VMS 2022 Exhibition.

Audi e-tron

At VMS 2022, in addition to the Audi e-tron GT Quattro electric sports sedan introduced at the end of July, the Audi e-tron SUV will be the second electric vehicle introduced in Vietnam this year.

Audi e-tron SUV officially has a selling price of 2.97 billion VND.

Located in the luxury C-class Crossover segment, the Audi e-Tron has overall dimensions of 4,901 x 1,935 x 1,616 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,928 mm. The car introduced at the VMS 2022 Exhibition has 2 battery capacity options including 95 kWh (e-tron 55 Quattro) and 71 kWh (e-tron 50 Quattro), allowing charging from 0-80% in just 30 minutes with a 150 kW DC fast charger.

The Audi e-Tron uses the Quattro 4-wheel drive system with 2 electric motors located on 2 axles, providing 308 horsepower, 540 Nm torque (on the Audi e-tron 50), or 265 kW capacity and 561 Nm torque (on the Audi e-tron 55).

The fully charged driving range of the Audi e-Tron is 417 km (Audi e-tron 55) or 336 km (Audi e-tron 50) according to the new consumption and emission test procedure (WLTP).

In fact, the Audi e-tron electric crossover was introduced in Vietnam in 2019 to demonstrate technology. And at this year's VMS Exhibition, the selling price of the new Audi e-tron crossover was officially announced from 2.97 billion VND.

Toyota bZ4X

This is an electric vehicle that Toyota has just launched globally in mid-2022 and is in the popular C-size Crossover segment. In Southeast Asia, Toyota bZ4X was also launched in the Thai market at the end of June.

The Toyota bZ4X is the first model in Toyota's electrification strategy.

The Toyota bZ4X is considered the first step in Toyota's global strategy to develop more pure electric vehicle options towards the future. The car has 2 drivetrain options including 1 or 2 electric motors.

If it is a front-wheel drive system, the electric motor will provide 201 horsepower, 266 Nm of torque and a 71.4 kWh battery. If it is a 4-wheel drive system, the car will use 2 electric motors placed in the front and rear with a total capacity of 215 horsepower, 338 Nm of torque and a 72.8 kWh battery.

Toyota's electric vehicle has a range of 516 km (front-wheel drive) and 470 km (all-wheel drive). The Toyota bZ4X uses the e-TNGA platform jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru.

Lexus LF-Z Electrified

The highlight of the Lexus booth at VMS 2022 is the LF-Z Electrified concept car. This is also the car that opens a new direction for Lexus car styling, aiming for a simple yet attractive car design with strong lines and a prominent appearance.

The Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept is built on the e-TNGA platform co-developed by Toyota and Subaru.

In fact, the design of the Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept shows quite a few similarities with the current Lexus RX model, but instead of running on gasoline, it will be developed to run purely on electricity.

Although introduced at the VMS 2022 exhibition as a concept car, in the European and North American markets, the Lexus LF-Z Electrified has been realized in a commercial version under the name Lexus RZ 450e.

Similar to the Toyota bZ4x, the Lexus LF-Z Electrified is also built on the e-TNGA platform co-developed by Toyota and Subaru. The powertrain on this concept car includes two electric motors located at the front and rear with a total capacity of 536 horsepower, allowing acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 3 seconds.

The highlight of this model is that torque is transmitted individually to each wheel through the "Direct4" 4-wheel drive system, steer-by-wire electronic steering system and advanced artificial intelligence (AI). To operate with a range of 600 km, Lexus equipped the LF-Z Electrified with a 90 kWh battery pack.

Mercedes EQS

The highlight of the Mercedes-Benz Vietnam booth at VMS 2022 this time is the all-electric Mercedes EQS. This is the first car to mark the presence of the Mercedes-EQ electric car brand in the Vietnamese market.

Mercedes EQS 450+ at VMS 2022 exhibition.

The Mercedes EQS is considered a top-of-the-line electric luxury sedan equivalent to the current S-Class with an overall length of up to 5,265 mm.

Developed on a technical platform specifically for electric vehicles, the Mercedes EQS has a drag coefficient of 0.2 Cd, which is considered the lowest at the time of its launch in April 2021.

In terms of appearance, the Mercedes EQS uses a glossy black painted closed grille with a 3D 3-pointed star logo, 21-inch AMG wheels and slim LED taillights with a design extending across the rear bumper.

The interior of the Mercedes EQS is similar in style to the new generation S-Class. The most advanced version of the EQS 580 4MATIC will be equipped with a super large OLED screen called "Hyperscreen" and the latest generation MBUX operating system.

At the launch ceremony, Mercedes EQS was introduced to Vietnamese customers in 2 versions including EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC. In which, the EQS 450+ version has an electric motor in the front, helping to produce 329 horsepower and 565 Nm of maximum torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 - 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds.

Prices for the Mercedes EQS versions will be announced in early November 2022.

The EQS 580 4MATIC version is equipped with 2 electric motors on 2 axles with 4MATIC all-wheel drive system to create a total maximum capacity of up to 516 horsepower, torque of 858 Nm, thanks to which the car can accelerate from 0 - 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds.

The selling price for the EQS 450 and EQS 580 versions will be announced by Mercedes-Benz in November 2022. After the Mercedes EQS, the company said it will bring in more Mercedes-EQ electric car models in the near future.

MG Marvel R

MG Marvel R is an electric car in the popular C-size Crossover segment launched in 2020 in China and at the VMS 2022 Exhibition, MG decided to introduce to Vietnamese customers the most advanced version: MG Marvel R Performance.

MG Marvel R Performance - the most advanced version introduced at VMS 2022.

The MG Marvel R Performance is elegantly and dynamically designed with overall dimensions of 4,674 x 1,919 x 1,613 mm and a wheelbase of 2,804 mm. The interior of the MG Marvel R Performance features a large 19.4-inch vertical screen designed by Huawei to create a cockpit with a strong technological and intelligent imprint.

The car is equipped with 3 electric motors including 1 in the front and 2 in the rear, creating a 4-wheel drive system with a total capacity of 288 horsepower, 665 Nm of torque, acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 km / h. MG Marvel R is equipped with a 70kWh battery that can be fully charged from 5 - 80% in just 43 minutes at a fast charging station and can travel 402 km after each full charge.

MG 4

MG 4 compact electric car in the B-size Crossover segment.

Compared to the MG Marvel R, the MG 4 is smaller in size and is positioned in the B-size Crossover segment. This electric Crossover model is developed on MG's new MSP modular scalable platform specifically for electric cars.

With overall dimensions of 4,287 x 1,836 x 1,504 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,705 mm, the MG 4 has an eye-catching appearance. The car's interior is designed with a minimalist inspiration, focusing on the driver's experience with a 2-spoke steering wheel, a 7-inch digital clock cluster placed delicately, and a large 10.25-inch touch screen entertainment screen.

The MG 4 can travel 350 km on a single charge.

The MG 4 EV will have a 51 kWh battery option, a single rear-mounted electric motor with a capacity ranging from 168-201 horsepower, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, with a travel distance of about 350 km. The car can be fast-charged from 10 - 80% in just 40 minutes.

According to MG Vietnam, both MG Marvel R and MG 4 will be sold on the market in the near future.

Mitsubishi XFC Concept

This is the first concept car to be introduced globally in Vietnam. After its debut on October 19, this concept car continued to be brought to the VMS 2022 Exhibition for visitors to admire.

The Mitsubishi XFC concept will not only have a gasoline version, but in the future there will also be an electric version.

XFC Concept is positioned in the popular B-size Crossover segment, a strategic model of Mitsubishi not only in the Southeast Asian market but also in the global market.

According to plan, the commercial version of this car model will be introduced in April 2023. Interestingly, Vietnamese customers can deposit for the commercial version right at this year's VMS Exhibition event.

Although the commercial version of the Mitsubishi XFC Concept will initially be a vehicle using an internal combustion engine, according to a Mitsubishi representative, the company also plans to develop an electric version.