# Fortified Electric SUV Designs VinFast Partners with INKAS® on the Lac Hong 900 LX By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-10-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/little-known-fact-the-all-electric-armored-lac-hong-900-lx-is-built-on-the-vinfast-vf-9-platform-302575029.html)  Electric vehicle manufacturer [VinFast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vf-8) has collaborated with specialized armored vehicle company [INKAS®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-cadillac-escalade-chairman) to produce a fortified version of its [VF 9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-framework) electric SUV — named the Lac Hong 900 LX. This specialized model has undergone and passed independent testing for ballistic and explosive resistance, achieving certifications that are uncommon for an electric vehicle platform. The Lac Hong 900 LX is intended for use by government officials and private clients with significant security requirements. The standard VF 9 model, which serves as the base for this armored variant, is a three-row family SUV available in the U.S. market. For potential buyers of the standard VF 9, the existence of a highly specialized, security-certified version built on the same platform serves as a powerful, real-world validation of the vehicle's underlying structural integrity and engineering robustness. This association can significantly enhance the perceived safety and quality of the consumer model. Image Credit: VinFast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 50% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Inaugural Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vf-8.md) - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Vietnamese Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinfast.md) - [Auto Manufacturer Industrial Frameworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-framework.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Luxurious Reimagined Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-cadillac-escalade-chairman.md) - [Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pickup-trucks.md) - [Electric Superhero Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p64-lancehead.md)