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FinancingAnnouncedMarch 29, 2022

VinFast Chatham NC EV Plant

First automotive manufacturing facility in NC. Phase 1 $2B; full $4B. 150K EVs/year Phase 1; 7,500 jobs. $1.25B state/local incentive package. Triangle Innovation Point.

$4.00B

Deal Value

Battery Storage

Technology

NC

Location

Deal Details

Deal Type
Manufacturing Investment
Seller / Sponsor
VinFast Automotive
Buyer / Financier
VinFast Automotive
Deal Value
$4B
Stage
Construction
ISO/RTO
CPLE

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