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June 20, 2025June 24, 2025

VinFast Drgnfly e-Bike is A Great Urban Runaround

The new VinFast Drgnfly e-bike is a unique vehicle offered by VinFast. It is the perfect companion for those who enjoy using their VF8 and VF9 to travel to more remote places or small beach towns where an e-bike is the ideal form of transportation with friends.

What’s an e-Bike?

For those that don’t know, an e-Bike is simply a bicycle with a small electric motor attached to assist the rider with extra power and performance. So, you can pedal the bike as usual and use the motor to ride around without using pedals when you’re ready for a relaxing ride.

What Is the New VinFast Drgnfly?

The new VinFast Drgonfly features a continuous 750-watt motor integrated in the rear wheel and a 48-volt 14Ah battery that can be recharged in under 6 hours. Weighing in at only 70.5 lbs, the e-Bike is made from aircraft-grade aluminum with wide handlebars and balloon tires that are 20×4-inches for optimal riding comfort and stability. VinFast says the bike comes standard with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes that are meant to work great in all sorts of riding conditions, especially when it’s rainy and wet out. For those who like to take a nice moonlit ride, the bike features front and rear LED lights and integrated reflectors. The DrgnFly also has a mode called Pedal-Assist, which allows you to pedal the e-Bike while riding to get in a bit of a workout. VinFast offers the DrgnFly with a 2-year, unlimited-mile warranty.

Make Charging Easier

The VinFast DrgnFly offers a 150-watt portable charger that can recharge the e-bike to full in just 4-6 hours. If you are on the go, you can even detach the 7-pound battery easily and charge it inside your home, an office, a hotel, or wherever else you may be. This means there’s no need to fear your Drgnfly being stolen or messed with while it’s charging in public areas.

Range and Speed

When traveling at full throttle at 18 mph, VinFast says the Drgnfly will run for 32 miles before needing to be topped up, and 47 miles at 12 mph. However, in Eco mode, the Drgnfly can travel up to 68 miles with a top speed of 15.5 mph. The company says the top speed is set to 20 mph but can be unlocked for a higher speed.

A Helpful App to Keep Track of Your Drgnfly

VinFast offers a powerful app for the Drgnfly that allows you to track your mileage, range, charging speed, time remaining, and estimated range. It also allows users to change modes and settings on the fly.

Why Choose Ewing VinFast

At Ewing VinFast of Plano, we have the best prices on dozens of new VinFast EVs and used cars. Our well-educated sales staff and finance department will happily assist you with your EV questions and needs. Our fantastic service department will ensure your vehicle stays in the best condition.

We look forward to serving you.

June 10, 2025June 16, 2025

The VinFast VF8 Is a Primetime Player

The VinFast VF8 is shining a light on the EV world. You don’t need to be a long-established automaker to make a great car—you can provide buyers with excellent service just by listening and paying attention to their wants and needs. This is how VinFast has become a respected EV brand so quickly.

A New Review of the VinFast VF8

In a recent test by Driving, the VF8 was lauded as a car that has evolved wonderfully since its first initial media test to current. The reviewer said that VinFast has made “a big improvement” in reference to the brushed aluminum and leather-like interior trim that make the car feel more luxurious and plush, as well as the higher quality door pockets that add extra space.

An Excellent App and Special Modes

When talking about some of the positives that make the VF8 a quality buy for those looking at getting their first-ever EV (or their tenth), the reviewer highlighted the many modes that allow you to have great control of your VinFast and enjoy it in many different scenarios, plus the easy-to-use mobile app, saying, “Another positive is four special modes: Camp, Pet, Valet, and Wash. Camp mode allows you to use the infotainment system, plug into the USB and 12-volt outlets, and maintain a comfortable cabin temperature while sleeping in the vehicle when the car is parked, such as while charging. Pet mode keeps the cabin at a comfortable temperature and displays a message on the screen that your pet is safe. Valet mode restricts functions like climate control and infotainment. And Wash mode prepares the vehicle for going through a car wash. There’s also a good Vinfast app that shows vehicle status, manages charging, and provides updates, appointments, and invitations.”

More Luxury Features than Normal for a “Base” Model

The model tested was the base Eco trim level, which included vegan leather seats, 12-way driver and 10-way passenger adjustable power seats, and a 10-speaker sound system. These are all features normally reserved as options on higher trim levels for most brands. VinFast also gives drivers a standard Head-Up Display, something that (if available on another EV) is usually only on top-of-the-line trims.

An Interior Filled with Brilliant Technology

The interior of the VF8 features a center-mounted 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system that controls everything in the car with ease. And with standard Sony RIDEVU, passengers can enjoy using the standard in-car WiFi to watch 2,000 different movies and TV shows offered by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Any device attached to the WiFi can watch. When the vehicle is in park, the infotainment screen can also be used to watch the same content.

The Best Car Warranty

The key detail that everyone loves the most about VinFast is the 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. No other car company can match the level of warranty that VinFast offers—not even Tesla. This is why you should come down to Ewing VinFast of Plano to check out the VF8 and also the three-row all-electric VF9 that allows a family of six to experience luxury for a reasonable price.

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June 5, 2025June 16, 2025

Make Your Car Ready to Work from Anywhere

Working from anywhere but the office has been a popular thing to do for a long time now. However, since the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become mandatory to find a good place to work diligently and efficiently while staying healthy. Owning a VinFast allows owners to truly take advantage of their vehicles and anywhere they can safely park to get work done.

Plenty of Ways to Charge Devices

Whether you use your phone, a tablet, or a laptop to get your work done, both the VinFast VF8 and VF9 will make sure you have plenty of ways to keep your devices fully charged. Each vehicle comes standard with multiple USB-A ports for each section of seats, but also a 90-watt USB-C port that is able to charge many different types of laptops and tablets that utilize USB-C charging ports. Your laptop probably has a USB-C port for charging, which is pretty much standard these days.

A WiFi Hotspot for More Productivity Out and About

Connect your mobile device and laptop to the VF9’s WiFi hotspot to get work done. Whether you are sending e-mail, doing video meetings, or updating your colleagues, you’ll be able to stay connected while out and about.

Find Ways to Make Working in Your Car More Comfortable

When working in your car, you’ll want to find a cozy spot to get some things done. Sitting in the back seat or popping open the hatch and hanging out in the cargo area are two great ways to chill out with your laptop. To have your laptop on a flat surface, consider a lap desk off Amazon, which will cost you anywhere from $20 up to $50 for a nicer one. If your device uses USB-C to charge (and since there is a 90-watt charge port for the rear seats), you’ll want to buy a six to ten-foot charging cable so you’ll have plenty of reach no matter where you are in the car. You may even want to look into getting a phone mount that sticks on the windshield, sits in the cupholder, or attaches to a vent. This way you can easily do video conferences without having to worry about holding your phone.

Camp Mode

Since the VinFast vehicles are electric, you can take advantage of features like “Camp Mode,” which allows you to use a little bit of the car’s battery to set the interior temperature, use the infotainment screen, and charge devices while sitting still.

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May 20, 2025May 2, 2025

Why Are You More Relaxed Driving An EV In Rush Hour Traffic vs ICE Cars

Traffic is by far the most annoying and frustrating part of driving, especially when you’re just trying to get home from work at the end of a long day. While driving a car is freeing, especially with all the places you can go to so quickly and easily, being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic makes many people very angry and annoyed. People tend to report that driving a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE) makes them more irrational and angrier when stuck in traffic. However, people also report that they stay calmer and more composed when driving an EV like a VinFast. Why is that?

Different Factors in What Creates Noise When Driving a Car

Gas-powered cars are loud and noisy. Between the engine, exhaust, wind, road, and tire noise, driving a standard car in traffic can make people run hotter under the collar. On hot days, your air conditioning can run worse, and when sitting in traffic, you may not feel as cool and relaxed. On the other hand, though, multiple studies have shown that those who drive a VinFast or other EV experience less fatigue and anger when driving an EV thanks to its comfortable seats, quiet interior, and isolated feelings from the outside traffic noise and worries.

A Big Difference in Base Noise Levels

Because of the major differences in noise between an EV and an ICE car, people are at a calmer baseline. With a gas car, the base noise level is many decibels higher, meaning that you feel like you have an annoying tone stuck in your head.

The Sound System Can Be at A More Sensible Level

Another great reason EVs make you feel calmer while driving is that you don’t have to turn the sound system up as loud to drown out the other noises. Some cars have a natural bass-heavy drone, and turning up the radio can cut down on the sound but also start to give you a headache. Or, you can have that headache listening to the drone driving down the road. Take your pick. An EV is quieter; therefore, you don’t have to turn your music up as loudly to mask or knock out other annoying drones and tones.

EVs Are Engineered To be Quieter for A Reason

For all of the advances in automotive engineering, cars are meant to allow quite a bit of noise into the cabin for various reasons. Sometimes, if the car is sporty, drivers want to hear the engine and exhaust, which means the car needs less sound deadening. However, that also means you’ll hear more natural sounds coming from the road, such as tire and wind noise. Since an EV doesn’t have an engine, engineers do not want drivers to focus on the annoyances of hearing even more of the outside world, so extra sound deadening, thicker materials, more aerodynamic mirrors, and even quieter tires are designed and developed to decrease the base levels of outside noise.

Range Anxiety Is a Thing of the Past

Drivers used to feel more anxiety driving an EV because they were less confident in the range of the vehicle and having to find a charging station. Now, though, range anxiety isn’t experienced as much now that there are thousands more charging stations, and with the advances in battery tech, electric cars, like the VinFast VF8 and VF9, can drive farther than before.

It’s Time to Test Drive a VinFast

If you haven’t experienced how quiet a VinFast is while driving, then you really should take the time to come down to Ewing VinFast of Plano and take one of our vehicles for a spin. There is truly nothing like having a quiet car and being able to enjoy the drive. Also, buying or leasing a VinFast is one of the best financial decisions you can make, thanks to the 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty.

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May 10, 2025May 2, 2025

What is the Best Way to Enjoy Your Entertainment in Your VinFast?

One of the beauties of the modern automobile is the ability to effectively stream anything you want at any time while driving down the road. More car manufacturers have opted to forgo built-in apps for services like SiriusXM, including VinFast. While this may seem shortsighted, it’s actually better for customers for a few reasons.

Streaming Is the New Way to Live

The world revolves around streaming, whether movies, TV shows, music, or podcasts; everything is streamed from a phone, tablet, computer, or television. One of the inherent downsides of streaming everything is that the 15.6-inch infotainment screen in your VinFast would be clogged up with a dozen apps. Trying to find the right app on the screen while you’re driving is unsafe. Because everyone has a smartphone with large data plans, it’s easier to let users stream the content they want via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth.

SiriusXM Has Everything You’ll Want to Hear

Apps like SiriusXM require monthly subscriptions, featuring a whole host of popular podcasts like Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Smartless, Call Her Daddy, and more. This, in addition to regular satellite radio channels like The Howard Stern Show, Radio Andy, Mad Dog Russo, and the like, plus all of the uninterrupted music channels and live sports shows. Because the SiriusXM app is so much easier to use, you can download various episodes or have different shows in your favorites list to quickly pull up and have ready for your upcoming drive.

Your Favorite Podcasts Can Easily Be Streamed

Of course, podcasts are the new big thing in “radio”. While SiriusXM has made a big deal of purchasing podcasts to air, you can still get all of your favorites on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music (the new home of Google Podcasts), Spotify, and any others you may like. Again, it’s easy and ideal to download the shows you want, ready to listen to for any of your drives.

The Ability to Quickly Access Your Favorite Shows

When using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you can use the specific SiriusXM or preferred podcast app to quickly and easily access your favorite shows or those you downloaded.

Download For Easier Listening on the Go

We keep mentioning downloading your favorite shows and podcasts because then you won’t have to worry about any data interruptions while you’re driving down the road. So, for any reason, if your phone loses cell service, you won’t have any issues listening to your show(s).

Numerous Phones Can Be Connected at The Same Time

Do remember, you can have multiple phones attached to the car’s Bluetooth so you can quickly jump between phones to allow other passengers to have the “aux cord”, so to speak. This will help everyone have a turn listening to something they like, and it may broaden your horizons.

Sony RIDEVU

Remember, the VinFast VF8 and VF9 also come standard with Sony RIDEVU, the revolutionary feature that allows you and your passengers to watch 2,000 different Sony Entertainment Pictures movies and shows on the vehicle’s infotainment screen when you are parked or with any device attached to the in-car WiFi system. No other automaker offers more ways to pass the time on a road trip.

Why Choose Ewing VinFast

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