Electric Vehicle – Ewing VinFast of Plano

December 5, 2025December 4, 2025

MotorWeek Tests the VF 8

2025 green Vinfast VF 8 in front of a building

There is no doubt that VinFast faces challenges in the US. It is a new brand name from a country that has never made cars for the US before, and it is an EV, which many US buyers still view with skepticism. MotorWeek, the first and longest-running automotive television review magazine, checked out the VF 8 for themselves. Ewing VinFast of Plano shares their thoughts.

MotorWeek briefly discussed the history of VinFast’s entry into the United States, including the plans for the North Carolina plant. They plan to build both cars and batteries, but it has been delayed due to market headwinds for EVs.

To set the stage, MotorWeek noted that the length of the VF 8 is about midway between the shorter Volkswagen ID.4 and the longer Honda Prologue. They tested the VF 8 Plus, the more powerful of the two VF 8 trims, with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. As with all EVs, all that torque is available the instant the motor starts turning. They point out the 235-mile range of the Plus model and the 235-mile range of the Eco, and mention that VinFast states a 10-70% charge rate of 31 minutes. 

They highlight the VF 8’s “unmistakable Italian flair” as a result of its Pininfarina-designed exterior. While noting that its minimalist dashboard features a large 15-inch center screen for controls, they mention that the absence of a traditional gauge cluster is offset by the bright color head-up display and numerous steering wheel controls, which reduce the need to reach for the screen for basic functions.

Cargo space, a key factor for crossovers, benefits from rear seats that fold flat, and there’s frunk space where the engine isn’t. Notable for a new manufacturer, MotorWeek found no obvious fit and finish issues.

On the road, they found that the VF 8 delivers smooth and quiet power, and the regenerative braking is well-adjusted with a very natural feel. Sport mode definitely provides a quicker throttle response. In terms of ride and handling, there are no major flaws. However, car reviewers often prefer a sportier feel than the VF 8 offers, although its comfort-focused tuning should suit most people. 

Finally, they mention the warranty, which covers 10 years or 125,000 miles for bumper-to-bumper. Such extensive warranties helped build trust in Korean vehicles among a skeptical US public, and we’ve all seen how Hyundai and Kia have grown since then. Overall, MotorWeek found the VF 8 to be an attractive vehicle with good performance and a smooth ride, along with a great warranty. If you want to check out the new player in town, test drive the VF 8 at Ewing VinFast in Plano. 

November 15, 2025November 20, 2025

The VinFast VF9 is Worth the Hype

When it comes to family-sized SUVs, there are plenty of vehicles on the market. But, when it comes to an EV that’s large enough for a full-size family with three usable rows, there are only a few, with the VinFast VF9 being one of the best. Even as a young company, VinFast has heard buyers’ needs and intends to give them a brilliant all-electric vehicle.

A New, Fresh Review of The VF9

In a recent review by YouTuber Kim Java, she asked herself whether or not the new VF9 was worth the hype for families. With three kids all in car seats, the VF9 is able to handle all that, plus strollers and gear in the rear.

A Cargo Space Rundown

One of Kim’s first tours to show viewers the new VF9 was to help show off the vast interior and cargo space. Behind the third-row seats when they’re upright, owners will have 7.5 cubic feet of cargo space. However, that doesn’t count the amount of space that’s under the floor that normally holds your tire inflator, charging cables, and can also stow bags and backpacks. Folding the third-row seats flat makes way for 33 cu.ft., which is perfect for larger dogs. Or, if you are traveling with items that need to be secured, two tracks run along the edge in the rear and have four tiedown anchors to tether objects so they don’t go all over the place.

A Word from Kim Java

Hopping into the second row, Kim said, “Let’s go ahead and get inside. The first thing I notice is how spacious the overall feeling is inside of here. You have so much room. Lots of room for your legs, so much headroom. And there it just has this illusion of so much space because of this huge, fixed glass roof. And even the third row has a glass roof above them, which is really nice.”

The Third Row Is Good for Kids and Adults

With the second-row captain’s chairs taken up by car seats and a third car seat in the rear, a friend of Kim’s decided to climb into the rear to see how much room was left for him. At 6’2″, he said the third row featured the most legroom he’d ever experienced in a three-row SUV.

VinFast Does Things Intelligently

The VF9 has lots of cubbies and areas to put things, especially for rear passengers. The rear doors feature a cupholder in the door pocket that’s also lined with a material that helps to suppress the sounds of cups or mugs moving around in the cupholder.

In Conclusion

So, what did Ms. Java think about the VF9 by the end of her review? She loved it. She found the 360-degree cameras helped a lot in tight parking lots and drive-thrus. With the number of cupholders and USB charging ports, the VF9 proves to be perfect for families to keep devices charged and drinks and snacks easily stored. While Kim mentioned that the VF9 is large, she said that the turning radius is excellent, there is great visibility, and “it really grows with you … the more I drive it around …”

VinFast Vehicles Have the Best Warranty

What else is there to say? Well, the VF9 has the best warranty of any car sold in America. With a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty along with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty, no other vehicle comes close. The VF8 and VF9 are both exclusively offered by Ewing VinFast of Plano.

October 1, 2025October 7, 2025

The VF9 Proves How Quickly VinFast is Learning

To understand VinFast, we have to take a look back at some automotive history for a minute. There was a time when every car in America was made by an American company. Sure, we had some British cars over the years, and then after World War II more British, German, French, and Italian cars came over than ever before. But, by in large, there was no real competition for the American sedan or pickup truck.

The Oil Crisis Changed America

Then in 1973, the oil crisis hit the US in a big way, and the American V8 became useless. It was so hard to buy enough gasoline for these monster engines. And waiting in sometimes mile-long lines for fuel was insane. This is when people started adapting to understanding that small Japanese cars with tiny engines not only cost less to buy, but were really, really… really good on gas and would take them farther on a full tank. Don’t worry, we’re getting to VinFast.

Korean-made Cars Enter America

Then, a similar thing happened in the ‘90s with Korean cars in America. They were made fun of as cheap alternatives or knockoffs of Japanese cars. Now, however, in 2025, Korean carmakers have provided a real threat and challenge to Japanese brands.

Both Countries’ Cars Took a While to Get Traction

In both cases, it took roughly 10-20 years for Japanese and Korean car brands to really put up a big fight in America. And they had already been around for decades in their respective home countries.

From 2017 to 2025

The same thing is happening with VinFast and their VF8 and VF9, except it hasn’t taken them as long to adapt. The company itself was founded in 2017. Here in 2025, they’re already making a proper mark.

A Fresh Take on the VF9

A recent initial review of the VF9 by TopSpeed.com focuses on the journalist’s experience driving the first prototype VF8 models in Vietnam back in 2022. He talked about how they had very impressive manufacturing, but that the cars needed some time. This car, though, has him impressed and “intrigued” as he put it. With 291 miles of EPA-rated range, the VF9 competes against EVs from established Japanese and Korean car brands. And the fact that the VF9 is one of the first and only true 3-row EV SUVs makes it worthy of consideration.

A Warranty That Cares

More than anything, the warranty is what makes any VinFast a great buy. With 10 years or 125,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage, that’s already one of the best in the business. But VinFast went and upped their game to a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty that no other company is offering. This is a gamechanger. And with the strong lease pricing of $449 per month with ZERO dollars down? Come on, where can you go wrong?

A Really Good Smartphone App

One thing that VinFast has also worked hard on is their smartphone app. The native app allows you to connect with charging companies’ services so that you only need to have that one app with your private payment information. Most EVs sold today still need you to have an account with each and every charging company’s phone app and have your payment information stored there. So, you could potentially have five or more companies who have your sensitive data that could easily be stolen.

Sony RIDEVU Is Free

Once you add in that VinFast offers Sony RIDEVU for free, you’ll be hooked. If you don’t know, RIDEVU is Sony Pictures Entertainment’s movie and TV show service that allows you to watch 2,000 of their titles for free inside a VinFast VF8 or VF9. If you’re parked you can view content on the 15.6-inch infotainment display, or at any time on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop that’s connected to the car’s WiFi hotspot.

Ewing VinFast of Plano Can Help You

While VinFast is still evolving and getting better, their cars are already two of the best lease options on the market. Head on over to Ewing VinFast of Plano to experience what makes the VF8 and VF9 excellent options for your lifestyle.

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.

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.

February 20, 2025February 11, 2025

What Is One-Pedal Driving in an EV and Why Does it Matter?

VinFast VF9 Driving in front of the Eiffel Tower

If you have driven a VinFast VF8 or VF9—or any other EV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or some hybrid vehicles—you may have noticed a feature that allows you to drive with just the accelerator, meaning you rarely have to touch the brake pedal. What is this, what is it called, and why does it matter? Simply put, the feature is called one-pedal driving. Let’s take a look at why it’s good for electric cars and for you as an EV owner.

Two Pedals Become One

When you drive a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you obviously have two main pedals: the gas (also known as the throttle or accelerator pedal) and the brake. While electric cars like the VinFast VF8 and VF9 still have a brake pedal, as soon as you let off the throttle pedal the vehicle immediately begins to brake. Why is this? It’s because of one-pedal driving. The electric motor causes the car to slow down in this case, because it’s technically not being used to generate thrust or acceleration but instead to reverse the torque direction of the battery system.

Regenerative Braking

When your VinFast starts to slow down when you let off the accelerator, the vehicle recovers some of that energy (normally lost in conventional friction braking systems) to be reused by the battery as extra charge. This is known as regenerative, or regen, braking. Regen braking can be adjusted from low to high via the 15.6-inch infotainment display. There’s also a Creep Mode. The more regen braking, the faster the car will slow down when you let off the accelerator pedal. When the system is set to the lowest regen braking, the car will coast like a normal gas-powered car. Oh, and yes, your brake lights come on even if you don’t touch the brake pedal. At any point when you have the regen braking turned up and you let off the throttle, the brake lights will illuminate.

Adjusting the Regen Braking

How much or how little regen braking you prefer is entirely up to you as the driver. A lot of first-time EV drivers will set the regen to the lowest setting to get used to it, because it can be alarming the first time you let off the gas pedal and the car starts slowing down instead of coasting. So, it’s best to gradually ease your way into getting comfortable with the system. You may want to turn the system down in stop-and-go traffic, where coasting could be more beneficial. Turning on Creep Mode will allow your VinFast to move forward slightly when you release the brake, like in a gas-powered car.

Do You Really Need a Brake Pedal?

If you use one-pedal driving, then what is the brake for? Well, you still need to apply the brakes in emergency stopping situations, because while the car will come to a complete stop when you let off the accelerator, it will not do so with the same urgency as slamming on the brakes in a panic situation.

Why Choose Ewing VinFast

We look forward to serving you.