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Building Playlists and Enjoyment for Roadtrips with your Family

VinFast VF8 Interior Infotainment HUD Heads Up Display

VinFast VF8 Interior Infotainment HUD Heads Up DisplayAre 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.  

VinFast VF8 Plus Navigation and Apple CarPlay

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.  

Apple CarPlay Music Interface

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.  

Spotify Connect Playlist 

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.  

VinFast VF8 Touchscreen Infotainment

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.  

Why 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. 

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Top 5 tips for road-tripping in your VinFast EV

VinFast V8 at the Camp Site

VinFast V8 at the Camp SiteSome 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.

VinFast VF89 Wheel Detail1: 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.

New Vinfast VF8 Plus Interior Dash View2: 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.

New Vinfast VF8 Plus Navigation System3: 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.

Head Up Display in the Vinfast VF84: 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.

VinFast VF8 on The Road Front View5: 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.

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.