VinFast and Gowa Motor Group Partner to Expand EV Dealership Network in Indonesia
Aug 17, 2026 | By Nguyen Minh

VinFast and Indonesian automotive group Gowa Motor Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a joint venture. The new partnership will focus on building and expanding VinFast’s electric vehicle (EV) dealership network across Indonesia.
SUMMARY
- VinFast and Gowa Motor Group have signed an MOU to create a joint venture in Indonesia.
- The partnership will expand VinFast’s EV dealership and service network across the country.
- The partnership will provide customers with EV sales, maintenance, after-sales support, and customer care.
The partnership is an important step in VinFast’s plan to grow its business in Indonesia, one of Southeast Asia’s key EV markets. Through the joint venture, more customers across the country will have easier access to VinFast’s electric vehicles, services, and overall EV ownership experience.
Under the MOU, VinFast and Gowa Motor Group will create a joint venture to expand VinFast’s dealership network across Indonesia. The partnership aims to open at least 30 new showrooms and service centers in the country.
The partnership shows that both companies are committed to building a long-term business relationship in Indonesia’s growing electric vehicle market. Gowa Motor Group’s decision to work with VinFast also shows its confidence in the company’s EV plans, technology, and future growth.
The new dealership network will support VinFast’s long-term growth in Indonesia. Customers will be able to buy VinFast electric vehicles and access maintenance, after-sales support, and customer services that follow the company’s global standards.
VinFast currently operates more than 40 showrooms across Indonesia and plans to add over 150 more in the coming years. The new partnership with Gowa Motor Group will support this expansion.
Mr. Antonio Zara, Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Southeast Asia, said: "Gowa Motor Group is an established automotive group in Indonesia with extensive experience across multiple automotive brands. We believe the combination of VinFast's product development capabilities, advanced technologies, and comprehensive EV ecosystem with Gowa Motor Group's local market expertise, automotive network, and operational experience will provide a strong foundation for expanding VinFast's presence in Indonesia. More importantly, this partnership will enable us to deliver an increasingly convenient, comprehensive, and high-quality EV ownership experience for Indonesian customers."
Mr. Sadikin Aksa, Commissioner of Gowa Motor, said: "We see tremendous potential in Indonesia's electric vehicle market and strongly believe in VinFast's long-term vision. Our partnership not only creates new business opportunities for both companies but also reflects our shared commitment to accelerating Indonesia's green transition. Leveraging our experience across multiple automotive brands and our established network in Indonesia, Gowa Motor Group looks forward to working alongside VinFast to bring sustainable mobility solutions and high-quality services closer to consumers across the country."
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS) is an electric vehicle company and a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest business groups. The company aims to make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible to people around the world.
VinFast offers a wide range of electric vehicles, including SUVs, electric scooters, e-bikes, and electric buses.
In Indonesia, VinFast is growing its EV business by expanding its dealerships and after-sales services. The company is also working with local partners and has a manufacturing facility in Subang, West Java, showing its long-term commitment to the Indonesian market.
Gowa Motor Group is a well-known automotive company in Indonesia with strong experience in the vehicle industry. The group works with several automotive brands and offers different types of vehicles, including passenger and commercial vehicles.
Gowa Motor Group has a wide network of dealerships and distribution services across Indonesia. With its knowledge of the local market and strong customer service capabilities, the company continues to build long-term partnerships and make quality mobility products and services more accessible to customers.
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