VinFast Rolls Out Armored EV - CleanTechnica

VinFast, a pioneering Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, has introduced the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, a fully electric armored SUV developed in collaboration with Canadian armoring specialist INKAS. This new vehicle combines sustainability, luxury, and high-level security, marking a significant milestone for both companies and positioning VinFast to compete with established global armored luxury vehicle makers. The Lạc Hồng 900 LX underwent rigorous third-party ballistic and blast testing, achieving VPAM VR7 certification, which provides robust protection against rifle fire and armor-piercing threats. The armored SUV successfully withstood over 400 live rounds, including laser-guided shots, as well as the simultaneous detonation of two DM51 hand grenades beneath critical floor areas. This level of protection is particularly notable given the challenges of safeguarding the high-voltage battery system in an electric vehicle. VinFast handled the electric vehicle engineering, while INKAS focused on the armoring, resulting in a vehicle that sets a new standard in electric armored