Inose Naoki (猪瀬直樹) reflected on Vietnam’s shift to EVs and posted that Japanese automakers should have taken the lead. It was noted that VinFast, Vietnam’s EV-only automaker, accounted for approximately 40% of new-vehicle sales in the first half of the year.
Inose Naoki (猪瀬直樹), a House of Councillors member from Nippon Ishin no Kai, posted on X on 8 October 2026, reflecting on his experience of Vietnam’s shift to EVs. He described the large number of motorcycles and the heavy concentration of exhaust fumes when he visited Hanoi 13 years ago.
The post introduced trends in Vietnam’s automotive market and noted that VinFast, an EV-only automaker, surpassed Toyota and Hyundai Motor in the first half of 2026 to account for approximately 40% of new-vehicle sales.
In response, Inose said he expected the air to become cleaner as the shift to EVs progresses and concluded that Japanese automakers should have taken the lead.