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November 10, 2024November 21, 2024

VinFast VF9: What Makes This Stand Out in A Crowd

VinFast is fast becoming one of the go-to electric vehicle companies. The company’s first three-row SUV, the VF9, is soon to arrive at Ewing VinFast, which means we need to take some time to introduce this model to customers properly. While the VF8 has quickly become one of the best EVs on the market, the VF9 looks to increase buyers’ options within the VinFast family.

Trim Levels and Power

The VF9 is available in two trim levels, Eco and Plus. Eco models will give owners 330 miles of range, with the Plus model offering 291 miles, which means that as a larger, 3-row SUV, the VF9 can compete with some of the best electric and gas-powered vehicles of similar size. Both models come standard with dual motors, a 123 kWh battery, and all-wheel drive with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Unlike most SUVs on the market, the VF9 comes standard with a Head-Up Display (HUD), so drivers never have to take their eyes off the road to see navigation information, range, music, etc.

Interior Technology

Both trim levels offer a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen display that comes with Sony RIDEVU. This allows anyone in the VF9 to watch 2,000 different Sony-owned movies and TV shows either on the main infotainment screen when the vehicle is in park or on any device that is attached to the in-car WiFi system. There are six standard USB-A ports with one 90-watt USB-C port, which means two per row. When captain’s chairs are optioned, passengers will find two extra USB-A ports in the center console.

Seating and Charging Speed

When buying or leasing the VF9 Plus, buyers have the option for the second row to be either a bench or captain’s chairs, meaning you can have seating for either six or seven passengers. When it comes to charging, the VF9 can charge from 10% up to 70% in just 35 minutes with a Level 3 DC fast charger. Most buyers will be charging their cars at home, and VinFast offers its own charger that can be purchased for $599 and easily installed by a qualified professional.

Standard Safety Equipment

The 2025 VF9 comes with an impressive amount of standard safety features, including Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system. All VinFast VF9 models feature 11 airbags as standard safety equipment.

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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November 1, 2024November 20, 2024

Steps for Having a Home Charger Installed

Having a home charger installed is one of the first steps a new electric vehicle owner should take, and with the VinFast Home Charger, the process can be much simpler. Many EVs are being sold to first-time buyers, and that can potentially lead to new owners becoming overwhelmed with learning what kind of home charger they should buy.

An Affordable Option for Home Charging

For just $599, the Home Charger takes the pressure off new buyers trying to find the right charger to install in their homes. The VinFast charger meets the demanding certifications of NEMA 4 (a type of weatherproof case), UL, CSA, EnergyStar, and FCC regulations.

Plenty of Power and Features

With 12kW, or 240 volts and 50 amps, of max power, the charger will have no issues charging any new VinFast model. It also gives owners the flexibility of using WiFi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet to connect to the charger and monitor the vehicle’s state of charge. Using the VinFast mobile app, the vehicle’s state of charge can be tracked easily from anywhere. As a Level 2 charger, the VinFast Home Charger is eight times faster than plugging the vehicle into a standard 120-volt wall outlet.

A Simple Way to Charge

Each charger features the industry standard SAE J1772 connector, otherwise known as the Type 1 connector, and has a 25-foot cable for easy charging no matter where the charger is placed. The front of the charger has a large LED screen that allows users to see charging information when their vehicle is plugged in.

Easy Installation Process

Thanks to a partnership with Qmerit, the home charger can be easily installed by a qualified professional. After completing a brief survey about the home where the charger will be located, an estimate will be sent soon after that, and an installer will contact the owner to set a date. It’s really that simple.

Warranty and Future Features

All VinFast Home Chargers come with a one-year warranty, and soon, owners will be able to schedule charging, start and stop the charger remotely, and track electricity consumption through the mobile app.

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October 10, 2024October 31, 2024

Leasing A VinFast VF8 vs Luxury Crossover

Leasing an electric vehicle is one of the smartest decisions a buyer can make when looking to get a new car. We have discussed before why leasing an EV makes sense in general, especially a VinFast VF8. Electric Vehicle technology is advancing at an amazing rate, and leasing can help keep you at the forefront of innovation.

Luxury Brands Are Nice, But Too Costly

One of the reasons leasing can be good is because leased vehicles typically have a lower monthly payment, especially for the VF8. Brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and the like work hard to convince buyers that they have everything customers need. However, all that glitters is not gold, as some vehicles will start from $50,000 and will quickly cost $70,000 just with a few simple options. Each of those brands has lease offers that are above $400 and $500 per month for base cars with thousands of dollars down before you can drive away. This is not the case with the VinFast VF8, as you can choose between the Eco and Plus that retail for $47,325 and $51,800, respectively, with most features and luxuries being standard equipment.

A Starting Price with Most Features Standard

For just $199 per month for 36 months, the VF8 makes an excellent case for being the best luxury vehicle on the market for the price. Unlike many cars that buyers would compare to the VF8, the VinFast comes standard with more features than almost anything else, such as a Head-Up Display, all-wheel drive, a dual-motor battery, and a towing capacity of up to 4,000 lbs, which is more than the standard capacity on the Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BMW iX, and more.

Speed and Range

The VinFast VF8 is also pretty fast for a luxury crossover that isn’t about performance. It will get from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds and has a range of 264 miles, which is faster than the 8.5-second Mercedes-Benz EQB, which also only has 251 miles of driving range.

Trim Levels, Power, and Charging

The VF8 is available in two different trim levels, the Eco and Plus. The Eco model has a 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, while the Plus model puts out 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Both vehicles feature an 87.7 kWh electric motor that drives all four wheels and can be charged from 10% to 70% in just 31 minutes on a Level 3 DC fast charger. Buyers can opt for the $599 VinFast Home Charger, which is hardwired to your breaker box and will output 250 volts and 50 amps.

The Best Lease Offers and Warranties Around

VinFast is offering the VinFast VF8 Eco for $199 per month for 36 months with $0 down or the Plus for just $249 for 36 months with $0 down. Both vehicles can be driven 10,000 miles per year without incurring any extra fees. Both models also come standard with a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty, which is far and away the best battery warranty of any vehicle currently for sale.

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October 5, 2024October 31, 2024

VinFast VF8 vs Tesla Model Y

It’s that time again when we take you through the ins and outs of the VinFast VF8 and compare it to another luxury electric vehicle that has a popular name. We have gone through the Volkswagen ID.4, BMW iX, Rivian R1S, Cadillac Lyriq, and Mercedes-Benz EQB, among others. It has become evident that the VF8 punches well above its weight and is easily comparable to legacy automotive brands in the EV space. This time, we’re taking a look at how well the VinFast stacks up against the Tesla Model Y.

The Tesla Model Y has been a very successful electric crossover. It’s based on the extremely popular Model 3 and can seat up to seven people when optioned with the cramped, $2,000 third row. However, Tesla is in somewhat of a sales slump, especially the Model 3 and Y. Some of that is due to the expansion of the EV market, where pretty much every automaker has their own electric vehicles to compete against Tesla. Another part is that the company’s main owner and CEO, Elon Musk, is somewhat divisive.

For 2024, the Model Y is available in three flavors: Long Range AWD, Standard Range RWD, and Performance. Long Range all-wheel drive models cost $49,630 and feature an 80.5 kWh battery pack with a dual-motor setup that produces 384 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque and allows for up to 308 miles of driving range. According to Car and Driver, rear-wheel drive Model Ys have only 260 miles of range and run $44,630. The range-topping Performance model also has all-wheel drive and can get from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, but that’s all Tesla really tells anyone. No horsepower or torque figures are given, and Tesla does not have a PR department. They do say it has a driving range of 279 miles, though, and costs $54,130.

According to Tesla’s website, with no money down, a Model Y SR RWD will run you $534 per month for 36 months, $542 a month for the LR AWD, and then $695 for the Performance model. The Model Y, in all configurations, is able to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped.

The biggest claim to Tesla’s fame is its Supercharger network, a Level 3 fast charging system that is pretty flawless for Tesla owners. However, the Supercharger network is now open to all other automakers, and there have been reports of VinFast VF8 owners using Superchargers without issue.

The VinFast VF8 Eco has a base price of $47,325, and the Plus trim starts from $51,800. Unlike the Tesla, VinFast is happy to publish that their VF8 trims have an 87.7 kWh battery park that gives Eco models 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque and 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque in the Plus trim. The EPA estimates that owners can expect 264 miles of driving range in Eco models and 243 miles in Plus models between charges. There is currently no performance VF8 model, but VinFast also doesn’t need a speedy model just to convince people they need an EV. The VF8 can also tow 4,000 lbs when properly equipped, which is more than the Tesla.

With no money down, buyers can drive away with a brand new VF8 Eco for just $199 per month for 36 months or $249 per month for the Plus model. All VF8 models come standard with a Head-Up Display, which the Tesla does not even have as an option. It also includes Sony’s revolutionary RideVu feature that allows anyone in a VinFast to watch 2,000 different Sony TV shows and movies either on the large 15.6-inch infotainment screen (when stationary, of course) or on their smartphone, tablet, or laptop when it is connected to the vehicle’s in-car WiFi. Every model also has premium vegan leather.

One of the features Tesla owners have always howled about, FSD, or Full Self Driving, turned out to be not so natural, with the U.S. government stepping in and telling Tesla they could no longer advertise their hands-free driving mode as hands-free or that it is fully self-driving. VinFast is completely honest and transparent with its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and safety features that include Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system. All models also come with 11 airbags as standard safety equipment.

In the end, if you are bored of the same old cars with the same old names, then why not give VinFast a try? The VF8 also has the industry’s best warranty, with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty that no other automaker can match, not even Tesla, with its 8-year, 120,000-mile warranty.

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October 1, 2024October 31, 2024

Top 5 tips for road-tripping in your VinFast EV

Some people may think that taking a road trip in an electric vehicle is a very risky or scary task. However, just like with a gas-powered car, if you plan accordingly and understand where and how long you will have to stop to charge along the way, it really isn’t much different than driving a non-EV.

1: Plan Your Trip Using the Car’s Navigation System

Luckily, the VinFast VF8 also makes it easy to plan a road trip by simply inputting your destination into the in-car navigation system that will take into account charging stations and intervals to ensure you don’t have to get range anxiety along the way. And don’t worry, charging from 10% battery up to 70% takes just 31 minutes. Timing your charging stops with bathroom and eating breaks will help pass the time more quickly.

2: Make Sure Your Maintenance Is Taken Care of

While an EV doesn’t need most traditional services, such as an oil change, it is still crucial to check that your tires are in good shape, or if they need to be rotated, you should do that before your trip. Tires are not only important for ride quality or traction in poor weather conditions, but also to braking and driving range. Tires that are over or underinflated can have quite an impact on driving range and stopping distances, as well as overall ride quality.

3: Have The VinFast Mobile App Downloaded with Payment Attached

The VinFast mobile app allows users to basically go up to any EV charging station and get started without having to first download that charging company’s app. However, you should make sure that the app is updated and that you have a good form of payment attached to the app so that you can easily pay for your charging. Most other car companies don’t have any of the charging stations’ apps featured in their app. However, the VinFast app does. This way, you only need one app to charge your car versus having half a dozen with your credit card information attached to all of them.

4: Use Your Cruise Control as Much as Possible

One of the best ways to maximize your range and driving efficiency is to utilize your cruise control system. Thanks to the cruise control, it can handle acceleration and braking for you as well as steering to keep you in your respective lane. Using these systems helps the vehicle maintain one speed that won’t fluctuate as often. The more you are on and off of the accelerator, the more energy you are using. If you are in traffic, the regenerative braking system will help to return some of the energy lost and convert it to range.

5: Chill With the AC Usage

Too much use of the air conditioning system can have negative impacts on range. For instance, a 2019 study by AAA said that running the air conditioning at the highest speed for long periods has as much as a 17% impact on your range. Before driving off, you should properly cool your interior while charging for about 5-10 minutes before driving off. From there, you can leave the system in eco or auto modes to help maintain a proper temperature and fan speed that won’t reduce your driving range.

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