VinFast VF 8
While not the most exciting to drive, mainly due to its significant weight, the VF 8 is a well-balanced and comfortable electric SUV. The VF 8 is equipped with an 87.7kWh battery, enabling Eco and Plus models to cover 412 km and 373 km, respectively. Blessed with 402 hp, the Plus Performance model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. Range drops to 378 km, however. VinFast products including the VF 8 are backed by a 10-year/200,000 km warranty.
VinFast VF 8
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$53,600 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$2,300 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,009/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 349 hp |
| Combined torque | 369 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm (130 kW) |
| Torque | 185 lb·ft (251 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm (130 kW) |
| Torque | 185 lb·ft (251 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 87.7 kWh |
| Voltage | 403 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV, Electric SUV |
| Assembly | Hai Phong, VN |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 26.4 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 29.5 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 27.8 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 425 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/55R19 |
| Rear tires | P225/55R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,750 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,934 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,667 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116″) |
| Weight | 2,455 kg (5,412 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 374 l and 1,371 l |
| Towing capacity | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 200 km/h (124 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 10 years/200,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 64%(view ratings) |