Sony's Entertainment Streaming Service RIDEVU to Debut in VinFast's Electric Vehicles

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s (SPE) RIDEVU will debut in VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) starting this summer. The in-car platform was developed specifically for integration into vehicle infotainment systems.

Under SPE’s agreement with VinFast, the automaker will be able to offer purchasers of new vehicles access to a selection of hundreds of Sony Pictures’ feature films and series.

RIDEVU will be integrated into VinFast’s vehicles, and will be also updated OTA to delivered vehicles.

VinFast consumers will be able to select RIDEVU as part of their VinFast Online Premium package.

RIDEVU will offer consumers the opportunity to buy or rent hundreds of feature films and television series from the Sony Pictures library of premium content to stream anytime they want.  

Titles available to buy or rent on the platform, which are subject to change, include Spider-Man™: No Way Home, Bullet Train, Uncharted and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

SPE is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation

Pete Wood, SVP, Digital Sales, Distribution, SPE, says: “At SPE, we are committed to providing unparalleled entertainment experiences that seamlessly integrate with the latest in cutting-edge technology. RIDEVU is an embodiment of this commitment. The platform enables consumers to stream their favorite content while on the go, creating an elevated in-vehicle entertainment experience that is timed to their journeys and accessible from anywhere. With cars now equipped with the power and connectivity of modern computers, the potential for in-vehicle entertainment and services is virtually limitless."

He adds: "As we enter an era of electric and autonomous vehicles, SPE is excited to collaborate with automakers to develop new and innovative consumer services that will transform the entertainment landscape.”

VinFast manufacturers and exports a full portfolio of electric SUVs, e-scooters and e-buses across Vietnam, the United States, and, soon, Europe.