VinFast is an electric carmaker backed by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong. The EV maker is going to ship 5000 electric vehicles to customers in Europe, Canada, and the US. The shipping starts in early November, then the global deliveries are scheduled to start by December.
Vuong holds around 49% stake in the company, while VinGroup holds a 51% stake in the company. The automaker was known to be a profitable business only by 2024-25. The deliveries are going to start by 2023 and this shows a positive output. VinFast delivered its first international model, the VF8 sports utility vehicle, to Vietnamese customers Saturday at its factory in the northern port city of Haiphong.
The VinFast VF 8 is an electric SUV made for global markets with a 5-seat configuration and overall dimensions of 187.00″ (length) x 76.14″ (width) x 65.63″ (height). The VF 8 is equipped with ADAS, a series of advanced automated driving features that include Highway Assist, Automated Lane Changing Assist, Smart Parking Assist, Smart Summon Mode, and Remote Parking Assist.
In addition, the VF 8 is equipped with the “Smart Services” package, along with features for controlling and interacting with the vehicle through voice, and remote vehicle control which can be accessed via the VinFast app. The package also includes other impressive high-quality user experiences, such as online shopping, and video games that synchronize with your phone.
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The VinFast VF 8 has two versions: Eco and Plus. The VF 8 Eco version is equipped with a 260 kW-maximum-power electric motor reaching a maximum torque of 500 N·m (approximately 369 lb-ft) that sustains a range of up to 260 miles after each full charge (WLTP). The VF 8 Plus version is equipped with a 300 kW-maximum-power electric motor reaching a maximum torque of 620 N·m (approximately 457 ft-lbs) with a range of up to 248 miles per each full charge (WLTP).
In addition to the battery subscription policy announced earlier this year, as of 1 September, VinFast offers an option to purchase batteries with cars to meet the diverse needs of customers. Customers who made reservations to purchase a VF 8 or VF 9 before September 1, 2022, can keep their original battery subscription option and enjoy a permanent rate for the lifetime of their vehicle. They also have the option to select a new option—purchasing the vehicle and battery together, to own the complete package. Customers who made early reservations under the VinFirst program also received offers including a voucher worth 150 million VND (Vietnam), $3,000 USD (US), $3,500 CAD (Canada) €2,500 EUR (EU); a VinFast Smart Driving package worth 132 million VND (Vietnam), $6,500 USD (US), $8,125 CAD (Canada), €7,250 EUR (EU); and a 118-million VND Vinpearl’s voucher (about US$5,000 USD), and more.
