VinFast VF 8

The VinFast VF 8 is a two-row electric SUV sold in the US in Eco and Plus trims. It is the more affordable of the two electric SUVs on the maker US site, with a starting MSRP of $39,900 for the Eco and $44,900 for the Plus, before destination charges, taxes and registration fees.

Performance and range

Both trims use two motors and an 87.7 kWh usable battery. The Eco is rated at 349 hp and the Plus at 402 hp. The page lists an EPA range of 256 miles for the Eco and 235 miles for the Plus, and a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.5 seconds.

Charging

VinFast quotes DC fast charging from 10 to 70 percent in 31 minutes for both trims. The maker states that its drivers have access to most public charging stations across the US, including a network of more than 250,000 chargers in North America.

Safety, software and app

The car has 11 airbags and an Emergency SOS button. The maker notes that some driver assistance features may arrive later through a software update and may need a subscription, so features can differ by version. The VinFast App provides vehicle data, remote control, navigation, maintenance booking and roadside assistance, and its US page also mentions trip planning and remote charging management.

Ownership terms

The vehicle warranty runs 10 years or 125,000 miles. The US page also lists a 10 year battery warranty with unlimited miles under standard use. The model year named in the finance terms is 2025, and the site currently advertises financing offers tied to US Bank approval.

Key facts

• Body: two-row electric SUV
• Trims: Eco, Plus
• Battery: 87.7 kWh usable
• EPA range: 256 miles (Eco), 235 miles (Plus)
• Power: 349 hp (Eco), 402 hp (Plus)
• DC fast charge: 10 to 70 percent in 31 minutes
• Price from: $39,900 (US MSRP)