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February 5, 2026February 2, 2026

How To Use Regenerative Braking in The Winter

A key component of your VinFast VF 8 and VF 9 is the ability to recoup energy back into the battery pack. This is done through regenerative braking. It works by simply pressing the brake pedal, which generates kinetic energy that recharges the battery. It works optimally in “perfect” conditions. But what if the temperatures get colder? Or when the roads are either covered with snow or ice?

One thing to note is that regenerative braking on electric vehicles works differently than on internal combustion-powered ones. In winter conditions, the brake’s behavior will become less predictable. Any sudden braking will lead to loss of traction by skidding and instability.

How can you utilize regenerative braking safely during the winter? The first step is to adjust the regenerative braking level. In the center screen, you can adjust the settings to lower the intensity of the regenerative braking system and reduce the risk of sudden braking.

One thing you want to do is to slow down gradually while anticipating stops. You may also want to keep a longer distance between you and the next vehicle in front of you when the road surface is icy. In turn, you may have to monitor the roads you will be traveling on. If you know some stretches of roads have not been treated against icy conditions, you may want to find an alternative route to avoid them.

While all-season tires are fine, winter or snow tires may be a better option for you. These usually work in climates where snow and icy conditions are pervasive. Given that the Metroplex can surprise you with a cold snap or snow – or, if you are traveling into a colder location – a second set of winter/snow tires on similarly sized wheels is a good long-term investment.

The best thing to do when a snowfall occurs in the Metroplex is to practice safe driving during these conditions. An empty parking lot is recommended for winter driving practice. This will also help you familiarize yourself with how your VF 8 or VF 9 will behave on snow or ice.

Some cautionary items to consider. Please do not drive on a steep hill that is covered with ice. You can guarantee that no matter how much traction your EV can generate, there will be no traction that can assist you going up or down it. That goes for any extreme road conditions you may encounter around town and beyond.

There are several benefits to using regenerative braking in winter. Your range will improve, and brake wear is reduced. When the system works in your favor, you can achieve these results and save some money in the process through recharging and maintenance.

You can handle any weather in your VF 8 and VF 9. The benefit of regenerative braking makes it a valuable tool that will get you through any weather. Just be cautious on the road.

If you have any questions about utilizing your VF 8 and VF 9 as a year-round vehicle, please contact us at Ewing VinFast of Plano, and we will help you navigate the next surprise winter storm.

January 5, 2026February 12, 2026

Looking at the VF Wild, VinFast’s Electric Pickup Concept

Vinfast Wild Electric Pickup parked on the beach by waves

So far, the models VinFast markets in the US, as well as the expected upcoming models, are all SUVs or crossovers. This makes sense since these are the vehicle types consumers in the US and around the world prefer. However, people also buy quite a few pickup trucks, especially in the US. In early 2024, VinFast unveiled a concept for an electric pickup truck. There is no larger market for pickup trucks than Texas, so Ewing VinFast of Plano shares the VinFast VF Wild pickup truck concept with you.

“We are very proud to introduce the VF Wild concept, which encapsulates our mission to make sustainable, high-quality electric vehicles accessible to a broader market. This is not just a new product in our offering – it showcases our aspiration to venture into the fast-paced and thriving electric pickup truck market.” – Ms. Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing, VinFast Global.

The VinFast Wild measures 209 inches in length and 79 inches in width. This places it firmly in the growing midsize truck segment, where it is just a few inches shorter and narrower than a Chevrolet Colorado. The 5-foot-long bed can be extended to eight feet using a power-operated midgate that folds with the second-row seats. This feature, currently available on GM’s full-size electric trucks, makes even more sense for a midsize truck and would give the VF Wild the longest cargo capacity in its segment.

The VF Wild’s exterior was jointly designed with Australian design studio GoMotiv. The front features a flattened version of the signature VF front-end styling seen in the VF 9, along with VinFast’s full-width horizontal taillights, with the center V logo prominently displayed on the top of the tailgate. The C-Pillar even echoes the treatment found on the VF 9. The vehicle also has a distinctive two-tone lower body treatment, which designers say was inspired by the motion of a superhero’s cape in the wind, showing that car designers can draw inspiration from almost anything.

The model features a very aggressive front skid plate and rear-hinged rear side doors paired with frameless front doors, which is unique for a pickup. There is also a concept vehicle favorite: thin stalks housing cameras instead of side mirrors, with views displayed on LCD screens at the base of the A-pillars, which are likely the first features to be removed if the model reaches production.

There was no mention of the concept’s battery or motors, but the existing drivetrain of the VF 9 would probably work well with the VF Wild. There has been little discussion of the VF Wild since its debut, and it may be that Vinfast is observing how the EV pickup truck market is performing in the US and other regions before launching its own.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for a midsize EV SUV that offers great value, check out the VF 8 and VF 9 at Ewing VinFast of Plano.

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

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 1, 2025July 31, 2025

What About an EV Will Surprise You Over a Gas Car

An EV can be a whole new experience for some drivers, especially when first seeing a car like the VinFast VF8 or VF9 and noticing that they look slightly different from gas-powered vehicles. EVs allow designers to be slightly more creative in various ways, especially since they don’t have to worry about cooling an engine with lots of grilles and holes. But, there are way more things about an electric car that will surprise you in good ways. Let’s take a look.

Acceleration Like You’ve Never Experienced

When first getting into a VinFast, you’ll notice that there isn’t a traditional shifter, and you don’t have to put your foot on the brake to ensure the car does not roll when put into drive. Instead, you need to press the accelerator pedal to make the car move, and it will not move until you do so. There is zero lag or loss of power between the throttle pedal and the battery system. A gas car needs gas to flow into the engine, spark, and then use that as momentum to create momentum. A battery is simply on or off, and pressing the “gas” pedal initiates the “on” that moves the car. The immediate thrust felt when you fully depress the accelerator is all of the vehicle’s torque surging all at once. There is no other feeling like it, except maybe the escape velocity of a rocket heading to outer space at 25,000 miles per hour.

Simple Maintenance

Now let’s talk maintenance. A VinFast, or any other electric vehicle, does not require a routine oil change every 5,000 miles. There is no oil in the cars to change, so that’s one major service you can completely forget about. An internal combustion engine needs coolant to stay cool, and because of this, you need to change that fluid at least every couple of years. However, an EV only uses coolant to keep the batteries cool, so when your car’s brought in for service, the technicians will simply check the coolant level and top up if needed. There are also fewer ways for coolant to leak from an EV than from an ICE car.

Brakes Last Much Longer

Overall, an EV requires much less maintenance than a conventional gas car. For instance, the brake and power steering fluid do need to be flushed and refilled during a regular maintenance interval. You will, in turn, spend much less money because an EV’s brakes last much longer. Thanks to the technology discussed further down, the pads and rotors can last upwards of 100,000 miles.

Regenerative Braking

When stopping with an EV, you will notice that, like any other car, the brakes work as they should. But the brakes of an electric car do something very clever. Every time you tap the brakes in a car, you are losing kinetic energy, so engineers and scientists created a procedure where, when braking, the lost energy is captured by the car and sent to the battery to feed it that extra energy, which in turn adds to the vehicle’s range.

Shhh….

A big thing that first-time electric vehicle owners report is how quiet their car is. Because there is no engine that combusts and rattles, or an exhaust that sends harmful emissions out of a tailpipe, an EV is like sitting in a room when everyone’s left the house, and it’s just you sitting in a chair enjoying the silence. EVs have also been engineered to allow less wind and road noise into the cabin, further enhancing this serenity.

The World’s Best Warranty and Care

There is genuinely nothing like an electric vehicle, and especially nothing else on the market like a VinFast. With their 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and the industry’s best 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty, you will be taken care of in every way. No one protects their car more than VinFast, and it shows in how much customers love the after-sales experience.

Why You Should Choose Ewing VinFast

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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.

Why You Should Choose Ewing VinFast

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