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 VF 8 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 VF 8. 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 VF 8 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 VF 8, 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 VF 8. 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 VF 8 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 VF 8 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 VF 9, 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 VF 8 and the six- or seven-passenger VF 9 with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. Bring a VinFast EV home and see how quickly it becomes part of your family’s life.