The VF8 Challenges EV Trade-Off Presumptions

VinFast VF 8 Driver Side at the Campground

VinFast VF 8 Driver Side at the Campground

 

 

Modern EVs, while great, are often assumed to have more compromises than gas-powered cars. The main assumption is that buying an electric car means giving up things, like charge times versus gas refill times, or overall range. However, the VinFast VF8 continues to prove that “trade-offs” are a thing of the past when it comes to buying a vehicle that’s made for the future but available now.  

VinFast VF8 Charging

 

The Price of the VF8 Warrants a Look 

 

Many new and used car buyers are curious and interested in buying an EV, but many think an electric-powered car is so expensive to buy, own, and operate. Yet, that just isn’t the case. The VinFast VF8 starts from $39,900 and is available in just two trim levels, Eco and Plus. At less than $40,000, this is thousands of dollars less than most of its main rivals. In fact, we have covered many of those cars in our previous VF8 versus articles 

VinFast VF8 Interior Dash, Steering Wheel, and Seating

 

VinFast Takes Standard Equipment Seriously 

 

With such a low base price, you’d expect the VF8 to be devoid of any real luxury or amenities. Instead, VinFast has packed in the features to help buyers understand that you don’t have to overpay for the latest and greatest technology. For instance, very few EVs come with a Head-Up Display (HUD), or, if they do, it is an option added on by upgrading to a costly trim level. The VF8 comes standard with HUD, even on the base Eco model.  

VinFast VF8 Charging

 

What Powers The VF8 

 

Powering the VF8 is an 87.7 kWh battery pack that produces 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque in Eco trim and 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque for the Plus model. VinFast equips all cars with all-wheel drive as standard, something most other EVs can’t say they have until you spend thousands of dollars more on a higher trim level. 

VinFast VF8 Cargo Space

Cargo Space 

 

Practicality doesn’t fall by the wayside either, as the VF8 has ample space for five passengers, their luggage, and room left over. Owners will find 13.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 48.4 cubic feet when folded flat. In the front trunk, or frunk, lies an extra 2.7 cu.ft.  

Special Modes 

 

More than anything, though, is the power of the 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display that shows every relevant bit of information for your car. More so, features like Camp Mode and Pet Mode that let you set a temperature for the interior while you enjoy hanging out.  

2025 VinFast VF8 Plus Interior Dash and Infotainment

Sony RIDEVU 

 

Furthermore, with the 15.6-inch infotainment system, the VF8 is able to play 2,000 movies and TV shows on the screen when parked, thanks to Sony Pictures Entertainment and its free Sony RIDEVU service. If the car is in motion, passengers can watch content on devices that are connected to the in-car WiFi hotspot. 

2025 VinFast VF8 Tailgate and Rear View

VinFast Has a Warranty Like No Other 

 

Unlike any other electric or gas-powered car on the market, every new VinFast has a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. That’s how much VinFast believes in their cars. This means that if you decide to take the company up on one of their incredible lease offerings and then choose to buy the car when the 2-year lease is up, you will still have eight years’ worth of warranty left for the entire car, including the battery system. So, when you’re ready to make one of the best decisions of your life, Ewing VinFast of Plano will take great care of you.  

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. 

 

The VinFast VF8 (Almost) Everything Comes Standard

Airbags deployed in the cabin of a Vinfast VF8 SUV

VinFast_VF8_interior_view of the front seat, dash, infotainment touchscreen, and steering wheel

When buying a brand-new car, is there anything better than seeing how many standard features it comes with versus the disappointment of a car where everything is optional? With the VinFast VF8, there is no worry about options or optional features because both trim levels, the Eco and Plus, come with pretty much everything you can think of, except for the kitchen sink. 

Advanced Assistance and Safety Systems

No matter whether you buy or lease an Eco or Plus model, both VF8 models come standard with the latest and greatest 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.

Airbags deployed in the cabin of a Vinfast VF8 SUV

Ultra Bright Lighting for Increased Driving Safety

To aid in nighttime driving and ensure visibility on the road, the VF8 comes standard with extremely bright LED headlights, an LED light bar in the center of the nose that connects the LED daytime running lights to the VinFast logo, and LED taillights. 

Excellent Display and HUD

When getting into the VF8, you will notice the beautiful and vibrant 15.6-inch touchscreen that controls everything in the vehicle, allowing drivers and passengers to have everything at their fingertips, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. A bright head-up display is also standard on all models, which is something EVs like the Rivian R1S and VW ID.4 don’t even have as an option (both cars cost more than the VF8, too). Both Eco and Pro models give occupants two USB-A ports up front, two USB-A ports, and a single USB-C port for rear passengers to keep all devices charged up.

VinFast-VF-8-HUD Heads Up Display safety feature and technology

A Warranty That Gives Confidence

One of the greatest standard features a vehicle can have is a good warranty. Prospective buyers of electric vehicles want to know they are truly covered if anything goes wrong with the battery system in the car. This is entirely understandable. While most EV manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, and the like all have a nice 8-10 year warranty for their battery systems, they all have a hard mileage limit for their warranties. Mercedes-Benz has a 155,000-mile limit, which is the highest, and Genesis has a 124,000-mile limit. Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, VW, and Audi all have a 100,000-mile limit, and BMW only has an 80,000-mile warranty. VinFast, on the other hand, has a 10-year, unlimited-mile warranty on the battery system. That is how you know an EV company believes in its product and wants to take care of its customers. 

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.