VinFast VF8 – Ewing VinFast of Plano

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

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.

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May 15, 2025May 2, 2025

Tailgating Without a Tailgate

Tailgating at a sporting event or concert is one of the most fun things a group of friends and like-minded individuals can do. Traditionally, tailgating is done with at least one pickup truck and a cooler full of beverages. There’s food on the grill and a beach ball swirling around. Now, though, with electric vehicles like the VinFast VF8 and VF9, those who enjoy pre-gaming their favorite event can now do so—without a tailgate. EVs can power most accessories without affecting the car’s battery or using any gas.

Camp Mode for Tailgating

One of the features of the VF8 and VF9 is Camp Mode, which allows you to operate the sound system, LED lighting, Sony RIDEVU, and all of your charge ports. It also allows you to use the heater and air conditioning to keep the interior of the vehicle comfy. No matter if you’re at a professional sporting event or your kids’ weekend sports games, a VinFast will have plenty of room for all your tailgating supplies, plus the ability to haul five people.

Portable Coolers and Food Containers

Whether you are into the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, Stars, or FC Dallas, tailgating in your VinFast couldn’t be easier. By picking up a portable 12v cooler/refrigerator like an ICECO or a Dometic, you can be sure that your special beverages will stay cold the entire time you’re hanging out waiting for the game to start. And if you like meats, cheeses, and crackers, $25-$30 will get you a nice on-the-go charcuterie board with a lid.

You’re Going to Need a Grill

Weber and Blackstone make two of the most popular travel and tailgate grills with tons of accessories. These travel nicely, taking up little space in the rear cargo area of your VinFast. The question is, do you want a grill or a griddle for game day? A griddle will allow you to cook breakfast all day, while still having a great surface for steaks, chicken, or even making Philly cheesesteaks. However, hot dogs and burgers with the classic grill marks just taste better for some reason, right? Also, are you into charcoal or are you a Hank Hill (he sells propane and propane accessories)?

VF8 and VF9 Cargo Space

The beauty of having a VinFast isn’t just the 13.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats of the VF8 or the 32.7 cubic feet in the VF9 when the third row is folded. No, it’s the extra 2.7 cubic feet of frunk space in the VF8 and 3.5 cubic feet in the VF9. And don’t forget, both vehicles also allow you to tow up to 4,000 pounds if you want to bring a camper with you, and they make accessories where you can hook a grill up to the tow hitch.

The Best Warranty Around

While tailgating in an EV is certainly a fun experience, there is nothing that gets customers more excited than the ten-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and the ten-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty for all VinFast vehicles. There is no greater peace of mind.

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May 1, 2025April 30, 2025

Is VinFast Owned By The Chinese and Other Top Questions

While we have covered various frequently asked questions in earlier blog posts, some still have some lingering questions. While VinFast has been around since 2017, it is still a young company with lots of growth on the horizon. The company’s most significant advantage is in its plans to create buyer confidence through a great vehicle, the best battery warranty, a stellar phone app experience, an easier way to pay for charging, and more. Let’s answer some of the most asked questions on Google about VinFast.

Is VinFast a Chinese Company?

No, VinFast is not a company based out of or headquartered in China. VinFast is a Vietnamese car company that provides beautiful and advanced cars for all types of buyers around the world. One of the company’s main focuses is on the United States. Vietnam is a very friendly country to the United States and one of the best business allies to the U.S. in Asia. According to the U.S. State Department, the United States and Vietnam’s bilateral trade partnership has increased significantly from just $451 million in 1995 to $124 billion as of 2023.

Is VinFast a Luxury Car?

In the United States, VinFast is indeed a luxury car. In Vietnam, the company makes vehicles of all sizes and all price points. In the US, VinFast exclusively manufactures and sells luxury EVs that offer a great electric experience while being supremely less expensive than the competition.

Does VinFast Only Make EVs?

Yes, as of right now for American buyers. While there are no current plans to offer anything other than electric VinFast cars in this country, anything is possible since the company used to offer a range of gas-powered automobiles in Vietnam.

How Much Does a VinFast Vehicle Cost?

VinFast currently offers two different vehicles for customers: the VF8 crossover and the three-row VF9 SUV. The VF8 starts at $47,200 for the base Eco trim and $53,000 for the top Plus trim, and the VF9 is offered at $75,000 for the Plus model. All models also qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit whether you decide to purchase or lease your VinFast.

VinFast offers incredible lease pricing on both cars, too. A VF8 Eco costs only $279 per month, and the Plus costs $329 per month. Both are for 24-month leases with $0 down and 10,000 miles per year. Customers can lease the VF9 Plus for $599 per month for 24 months with $0 down and 10,000 miles per year.

How Fast is a VinFast Car?

While both SUVs VinFast offers aren’t meant to be the speediest of EVs on the road, they are pretty quick, especially when starting from a dead stop, as electric cars have zero lag when you push the accelerator pedal compared to an internal combustion engine car.

The VF8 Eco, with 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, can get to 60 mph in only 5.9 seconds, while the Plus model, with its 53 extra horsepower and 88 more torque, will hustle to 60 in less than 5.5 seconds.

The VF9, a larger three-row SUV with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, will sprint to 60 mph in about 6.5 seconds. That may not seem extremely fast, but it is a lot faster than the gas and hybrid versions of the three-row Toyota Grand Highlander, which will do the same deed in 8.3 and 7.8 seconds, respectively.

What Makes a VinFast Special?

There are a number of features that make VinFast vehicles special, from the Pininfarina-designed exteriors on both SUVs to the intelligent smartphone app that allows you to schedule and track maintenance on your vehicle. You can also pay to charge your VinFast on almost every charging company’s charger without downloading their standalone apps and adding your credit card information.

Another feature that makes the VinFast VF8 and VF9 special is the inclusion of Sony RIDEVU, which is standard on all cars without a subscription and isn’t offered anywhere else. When sitting in a VinFast, you and your passengers can watch 2,000 movies and shows owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment on the 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen when parked or on any device attached to the vehicle’s in-car WiFi system.

Unlike any other EV on the market, every VinFast comes with a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with an industry-leading 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. No other company offers such a confidence-inspiring warranty.

Have More Questions? We Can Help

We hope these have answered some of the recurring questions we see on Google and get from those who are curious about buying or leasing a VinFast. For all other questions, our wonderful sales staff is available to answer those for you, along with the blog section of our website, where we have taken the time to write exclusive articles that can inform you about the VF8 and VF9.

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April 20, 2025April 22, 2025

Building Playlists and Enjoyment for Roadtrips with your Family

VinFast VF8 Interior Infotainment HUD Heads Up Display

Are we there yet? It’s the old line used by every kid driving down the road in the back seat of their parents’ car. It was such a ubiquitous question that it was turned into a pair of movies and a TV show that ran for three seasons on TBS. There may not be anything more frustrating than the backseaters asking this question while you are trying to concentrate and just get to the destination. This is why modern cars, like the VinFast VF8 and VF9, make trips more pleasurable with music playlists and some video entertainment.

Think back before the days of streaming and try to remember how glorious it was to pack a bunch of mix tapes and mix CDs. The night before, you frantically made sure you had all of the songs you thought you might want to listen to burned to a CD or copied to a tape. And then came CD changers that allowed you to stock six or more CDs that you could quickly and easily switch between. While VinFast doesn’t offer CD changers in its vehicles, the two models do have the ability to stream music, movies, and TV shows very easily.

The beauty of modern streaming is that no matter what you use, whether it be Apple Music, Google Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and the like, you have everything at your fingertips. And with the ability for multiple phones to be paired at the same time, drivers and passengers can each have turns with the “aux cable,” as the kids say.

When driving long distances, it is important to keep things upbeat, so songs like “Life is a Highway” by either Tom Cochrane or Rascal Flatts are good ways to start your journey. From there, it’s always good to throw a little “Happy” by Pharrell in there, too. Some people will want some Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake, but don’t forget the classics like “ABC” by The Jackson 5, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and of course “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. Just remember to keep it fresh, family-friendly, and fun. The key is to get everyone to join in on the fun.

When the sing-a-longs get a little told, then it’s time to let your passengers settle down and enjoy Sony RIDEVU, the exclusive feature that allows everyone in your VinFast that’s attached to the in-car WiFi (or on the 15.6-inch infotainment screen when parked) access to 2,000 movies and shows in the Sony Pictures Entertainment library. Some of these include classics like RV with Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Daniels, Will Arnett, Josh Hutcherson, Kristin Chenoweth, JoJo, and more. The film is about a family who rents an RV to travel to Colorado on a family trip, only for pretty much everything possible to go wrong in hilarious fashion.

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April 10, 2025April 22, 2025

How to Car Camp with Your VinFast

If you are an avid camping enthusiast or are interested in doing some more outdoor activities in the near future, there is no better option than an all-electric vehicle like the VinFast VF8 and VF9. Both VinFast models come equipped with Camp Mode that allows for the LED parking lights to be illuminated and uses low amounts of energy from the battery system to power the sound system for a late night hang out session.

Using Camp Mode

Using Camp Mode in your VinFast makes it easy to bring lights and music to your outdoor hangout without draining the battery. Owners can also utilize the vehicle’s in-car WiFi to use Sony RIDEVU to watch 2,000 different movies and TV shows owned by Sony Entertainment.

Enabling Camp Mode

To enable this mode, you can either use the 15.6-inch touchscreen or the VinFast mobile app. If you are in your car, make sure you have Park (P) selected and the electronic parking brake engaged. According to VinFast, the battery must be above 25% state of charge. On the touchscreen, touch Quick Controls on the screen and select Camp Mode. When you are ready to turn this mode off, simply tap Exit Camp Mode, located above the overhead view of the vehicle on the left of the screen. If your vehicle’s battery drops below 15%, Camp Mode will automatically be deactivated.

You Don’t Have to be Camping to Enjoy Camp Mode

The beauty of this mode is that you don’t even have to be camping to use it. Say you’re at a friend’s house and he or she is having a bonfire. Or maybe you’re at an outdoor event and the sound system goes out and you have the only non-gas vehicle that won’t kill its battery by using the sound system for the next couple of hours. Better yet, let’s say you and your friends are out at the beach having a nice, peaceful evening. There’s nothing better than crashing waves and the subtle sounds of great tunes while your pathway is illuminated thanks to your EV’s low-energy LED lighting.

The World’s Best Warranty

Don’t forget, your VinFast VF8 or VF9 has the world’s strongest and best vehicle protection plan with a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. You can’t go wrong there. And with amazing lease specials for both cars, there is no better time to get into a VinFast. Ewing VinFast of Plano looks forward to taking care of your needs.

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