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August 10, 2025August 5, 2025

VinFast Helps Usher the EV Revolution through Affordability and High Value

Revolutions never happen if only the elite can take action. It was only when computers became affordable and easy for the average household to use that the computer revolution occurred. Consider also that mobile phones existed long before cell phones did. However, they were large, unwieldy, and most importantly, expensive. The affordability of cell phones is what changed the industry, leading to the smartphones we all use today as a natural progression. VinFast understands this and has built its business model around it. Its plan was impressive enough that Ewing VinFast was added to its automotive group.

It’s not just about affordability; value is just as important. An ideal example is the car industry in the 1970s. Geopolitical changes created a need for more fuel-efficient cars. The responses from established carmakers—the Chevrolet Vega, Ford Pinto, and AMC Gremlin—were indeed small and affordable vehicles, but they lacked value. With a history of competing with small vehicles, Japanese carmakers entered the market and ultimately transformed the industry.

VinFast can be seen as taking a similar approach. The trend is moving toward electric vehicles, which do not pollute the air or warm the environment, are much more energy efficient, and do not depend on a dwindling natural resource that has often caused global conflicts. This shift began with vehicles in the large luxury sedan segment and now includes other luxury cars, large, expensive SUVs, and pickup trucks.

In November 2023, an S&P Global Mobility survey of 7,500 global consumers found that nearly half (48%) viewed electric vehicles as too costly. Even though it was understood that EVs have lower operating and maintenance expenses, the high purchase price kept these vehicles out of reach. The survey also showed that because the EV market was dominated by luxury models, consumers saw EVs as luxury items.

Clearly a gap exists, and VinFast aims to fill it by establishing these three core pillars for its entry into the U.S. market:

High-quality products

Inclusive pricing

Outstanding after-sales policy

The term “inclusive” means providing desirable, well-equipped, and affordable vehicles to the EV market.

This is why all VinFast models have an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) standard on all models, which includes technologies such as:

Traffic jam assist

Highway assist

Lane departure warning

Lane keep assist

Lane centering assist

Adaptive cruise control

Intelligent speed adaptation

Forward collision warning

Front Automatic Emergency Braking

Blind-spot warning

Rear cross-traffic alert

360° Surround View Monitor

Automatic High beams

Traffic Sign Recognition

Even on the base model, you will find attractive features like an eight-speaker audio system, heated front seats with eight-way power adjustment for the driver and six-way power for the front passenger, dual climate control, and so much more.

With a starting MSRP of $39,300 for the VF8 Eco trim, VinFast offers affordable, high-value access—and there are more affordable models in the pipeline. As for its “outstanding after-sales policy,” VinFast points to its ten-year/125K-mile warranty and ten-year unlimited mileage battery warranty.

Sometimes, ushering in a revolutionary business transformation requires an outsider. What Toyota, Nissan and Honda were to the 70s, VinFast plans to be for today. Visit Ewing VinFast and test drive a new revolution in the making.

August 5, 2025August 13, 2025

EV Charging Infrastructure Is Quietly, Steadily Growing

VinFast VF8 Plus Charging at a Home Charger

The biggest EV hurdle—access to convenient and reliable public chargers—has been quietly improving, with numbers increasing faster than in previous years. Paren is a data analytics company that monitors the growth of public charging stations. It shows that multiple charging networks are on track to add 3,000 more DC fast charging stations in 2025 compared to 2024. Ewing Vinfast provides some details.

The year 2024 was significant for public charger growth, but the process encountered some obstacles, including permitting and charger vandalism. Although many thought this would slow down or stop charger expansion, it now seems these were more like speed bumps than roadblocks. Charger companies have found solutions to the problems and are now making progress.

Paren chief analyst Loren McDonald sees signs of things changing for the better. “The fast-charging industry is deploying new [DC fast-charging] ports and stations at its highest pace ever in the U.S.,” McDonald posted on LinkedIn this week. “Don’t believe the FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt). The charging industry is moving full speed ahead, building larger, higher-power stations with amenities, greater reliability, and a better customer experience.”

One ominous sign occurred in April 2024 when Elon Musk seemingly impulsively fired his entire Supercharger team. Ironically, the incident happened just as many EV manufacturers were pledging to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port in future vehicles, supply NACS adaptors for their current EV models, and thus increase business at Tesla Supercharger stations. The adapters had a shaky start but are now becoming readily available, and the Supercharger side of the business appears to be a major growth opportunity.

McDonald points to more companies building charging networks, including automakers like Mercedes-Benz and Rivian. It is possibly analogous to the early sixties when electronics manufacturers helped support color production for TV shows to boost color TV sales.

Additionally, companies focused on highway travel, such as Pilot/Flying J truck stops, Buc-ees, and Walmart—which simply have locations everywhere—see opportunities and are adding charging stations. This expansion is also coming from dedicated charging firms like Ionna and BP Pulse. Another development is that you are starting to see more amenities at these locations, including covered areas, bathrooms, and even customer lounges. McDonald calls this the “Charging 2.0” era and believes it could lead to a bigger growth leap than what the industry has experienced so far.

No manufacturer wanted to fall behind in the EV transition, and that may have led to more vehicles being produced before the infrastructure could support them—but now the infrastructure is catching up. Meanwhile, multiple studies show that EV owners rarely go back to gas-powered vehicles, which is a positive sign for the industry and indicates a steady, long-term flow of charging customers even without sharp increases in EV sales.

Of course, this only matters when EV owners decide to travel. For everyday use, nothing beats a Level 2 charger at home, where you can charge when you get back and head out each day with 200 to 300 miles or more at your disposal. See why EV owners don’t want to go back by checking out our attractive VF8 and VF9 models, and find out how you can get a free Level 2 VinFast home charger at Ewing VinFast.

August 1, 2025August 12, 2025

The VinFast VF 8 Eases into Everyday Family Life

EVs can be seen as ideal commuter cars because they can be charged at home, they are exceptionally efficient, and they operate smoothly in stop-and-go traffic. But anecdotes from VinFast owners show how quickly and easily the VF8 has become part of family life. Ewing VinFast shares some of these stories.

Last year (2024), Michael took his family on a round trip from Montreal to Orlando in the family VF8. The journey wasn’t perfect, facing setbacks like broken charging stations, traffic accidents, and detours that increased the expected driving time and distance. Overall, however, Michael was quite pleased with how the VF8 managed everything. The air conditioning worked well in the southern summer heat, and the quiet cabin allowed everyone to talk normally during long stretches on the highway.

“I had no issues at all with the vehicle,” said Michael after the 3,100-mile round trip, which is exactly the kind of journey that reveals what a car is really made of. It shows that EVs are no longer just experimental curiosities that need to be limited to simple commuting or daily driving. Families trust them—even on their longest trips. Their quiet operation and smooth drivetrain are qualities people have long associated with luxury vehicles. Michael remarked, “The VinFast was very comfortable, especially the rear seats.”

While the Orlando round trip wasn’t their first family outing in their VF8, it was the longest so far and made an impression. The dual motors kept confidence high in wet weather. When it turned hot, “The air conditioning and ventilated seats were top-notch,” said Michael.

Jean-Philippe’s Gaspésie’s trip included towing as a factor, he recalled to VinFast about his VF8. Towing can add stress to any trip, but regarding his VF 8, Gaspésie observed, “The car handled really well with the trailer, powerful going uphill and during passing.” He even encountered the stereotypical EV fear of running out of charge, arriving at his final charging stop with just a 1% state of charge, reading less than 2.5 miles remaining. But the VF8 readings indicated it was going to make it; it did, and Gaspésie is happy with his experience.

Ewing VinFast likes to hear this because, as a mid-size crossover, the VF8 was designed for all types of household travel, from the most routine daily drive to cross-country trips, even with a trailer in tow. The VF9, with seating for six or seven, adds another step to this overall do-anything utility. It also shows that with a little planning, like combining charging times with meals, VinFast vehicles can provide green transportation with no sacrifices for the entire family.

Visit Ewing VinFast and explore the five-passenger VF8 and the six- or seven-passenger VF9 with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. Bring a VinFast EV home and see how quickly it becomes part of your family’s life.

July 20, 2025July 31, 2025

Is Leasing A New VinFast A Better Decision Than Buying A Used Luxury Car?

One of the smartest buying decisions one can make is to get a used luxury car. You gain by getting a newer car with lots of comfort and features while getting it at a more affordable price. While that’s a wise decision, it is even wiser to take advantage of the lease offers from VinFast for the VF8 and VF9, as no other car offers more for less. Let’s dive in.

There’s More to Saving Money Than Just the Purchase Price

When buying a used luxury car, you’ll be able to save tens of thousands of dollars, but, unless you’re buying a car with an extra warranty, your new-to-you vehicle will have a warranty that is either soon to expire or has already expired. The major luxury brands, such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz, only have a 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty. Infiniti has a 4-year, 60,000-mile warranty, though. Still, these all pale in comparison to the 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranties that VinFast offers customers.

Current VinFast Lease Offers

VinFast is offering customers a brand new 2025 VF8 for just $299 per month for 24 months or the VF9 for only $499 per month for 24 months. Neither vehicle requires a down payment, unlike all other car manufacturers’ leases. VinFast is also giving buyers a free VinFast Level 2 home charger, a $600 savings. We covered how brilliant and easy the charger is in a previous article. For a VF8, you’ll spend a little over $7,000 over the period of a 2-year lease and around $12,000 for a VF9. Those values alone are less than what you’ll spend on depreciation and maintenance on a gas-powered luxury car over the same period.

Expensive When New Means Expensive to Maintain

While buying a used luxury car saves you money, you have to determine how long you’re willing to keep this car. A car that costs $80,000 or more new will still need parts that are made for an $80,000 car, not the depreciated price you paid for it. When factoring in parts and labor, something as simple as suspension components can easily cost you thousands of dollars for a BMW 5-Series, and since most cars have turbos these days, there’s another expensive part or set of parts to fix when they go bad. Even though saving thousands of dollars can feel great at first, you may only have your car for 20,000 or so miles when you could possibly have a catastrophic failure happen.

Current Used Car Interest Rates

Should we even discuss interest rates on used car purchases right now? Depending on your credit score, Nerd Wallet shows the national average APR for a used car loan is anywhere from 7.67% for someone with an 800 credit score, all the way up to 21.81% with a 500 credit score.

A Much Simpler Maintenance Schedule

When leasing a brand new VF8 or VF9, there are no oil changes or regularly scheduled maintenance for the most part. Thanks to regenerative braking, EV brake pads and rotors last quite a bit longer than gas-powered cars. It is recommended that you still have your tires rotated every 7,500 miles and, at that point, have the technician check the battery system, coolant, brakes, and the like. And with the VinFast mobile app, you can schedule your service appointments and then check your car’s status while it’s in for service.

What Information to Take with You

So, what have we learned? A used luxury car can be a good financial decision over buying the same car new. However, with current lease rates, warranty coverage, and the fact that used car rates are insanely high, there has never been a better time to save thousands of dollars by leasing a luxury EV like the VF8 or VF9.

Why You Should 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.

July 15, 2025July 31, 2025

The Right Tires For Your VinFast

When looking to buy new tires for your VinFast, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. Pretty much every major tire brand makes an EV-specific tire, and while some will tell you there’s some marketing magic behind selling EV tires, there are some good reasons to buy them over a normal set of tires.

Carmakers and Their Relationships to Tire Companies

Car companies are beginning to work with tire manufacturers to produce model-specific tires for their cars, and VinFast has undoubtedly gone through rigorous testing to know which tires are the best for the VF8 and VF9. The biggest thing to keep in mind when tire shopping is to look at tires that will carry the load of your car. EVs tend to weigh more than gas-powered cars due to the number of batteries needed to power them.

EVs Not Only Weigh More, But Need Proper Tires for That Load

Remember that EVs are around 10% heavier than an internal combustion car, meaning they will usually have more wear on tires. There is data to support that an EV can go through tires up to 20% faster than a standard car, which is why it’s imperative to choose a tire that supports your car’s load rating. One new type of tire that may be beneficial to some owners is High Load (HL) tires. High Load tires are becoming part of the new standard tires for certain EVs as they can handle more of a vehicle’s overall load. Hl means that it will handle the vehicle’s curb weight plus everything it carries, i.e., passengers, luggage, etc. The VF8 has a tire load index of 103, which means that each tire, when filled to its max psi, can carry 1,929 lbs per tire. Multiply that by four, and you have tires that can handle 7,716 lbs. The VF8 weighs about 5,800 lbs, which means it can carry an extra 1,916 lbs worth of people and stuff. However, that weight can add up quickly.

Why Do EVs Have Less Road Noise?

In general, EVs actually have less road and harsh noises entering the cabin when driving down the road than cars with an internal combustion engine. One of the main reasons why automakers and tire companies want you to buy EV-specific tires is because they are engineered to have lower rolling resistance and allow less road noise into the cabin with a feature called Noise Reduction Technology. This involves tire companies like Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, and more, insulating the tire so that it’s less hollow and/or has different tread patterns, therefore reducing vibrations.

What About UHP Tires?

When it’s time to get new tires for your VF8 or VF9, you should take caution before buying performance-oriented EV tires. There are various electric cars that can benefit from having Ultra-High Performance (UHP) tires. However, many EVs, like VinFast models, don’t really need them, as they can lower the efficiency of your car through extra rolling resistance. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and non-performance-oriented EVs do come standard with low-rolling-resistance tires to maximize the vehicle’s fuel mileage or electric range.

So, Which Tires Should You Buy?

While you can try new and different tires for your VinFast, it’s typically best to stick with the same tires that came with your VinFast vehicle at purchase.

Why You Should Choose Ewing VinFast

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