VinFast VF8 Key Features: Everything You Need to Know

Saudi Arabia: The VinFast VF8 is a Vietnamese-built Electric SUV developed in collaboration with Italian design studio Pininfarina. In the Middle East, it is offered in two variants, Eco and Plus, with up to 402 hp, all-wheel drive as standard, and a WLTP range topping 471 km. VinFast backs the car with one of the longer warranty packages in the segment: 10 years or 200,000 km on the vehicle, and 10 years of unlimited-kilometer coverage on the battery.

Quick facts:

• Two variants: VF8 Eco and VF8 Plus, both with dual-motor all-wheel drive
• Max power: 349 hp (Eco) or 402 hp (Plus); max torque: 500 Nm (Eco) or 620 Nm (Plus)
• WLTP range: 471 km (Eco) or 457 km (Plus)
• Battery: 87.7 kWh usable, with 10-70% DC fast charging in 31 minutes
• Warranty: 10 years/200,000 km on the vehicle, 10 years unlimited km on the battery

VinFast VF8 Design and Exterior

The VF8's shape is built around what VinFast calls a "Dynamic Balance" design philosophy. This design follows soft curving surfaces accented by sharp, straight lines.

Feature	VF8 Eco	VF8 Plus
Wheel size	19-inch alloy	20-inch alloy
Headlamps	Full LED, auto on/off, auto-levelling, follow-me-home	Full LED, auto on/off, auto-levelling, follow-me-home
Taillamps	LED	LED
Daytime running lights	LED	LED
Side mirrors	Power-folding, heated, integrated turn signal	Power-folding, heated, integrated turn signal, auto-dimming, memory
Liftgate	Manually operated	Hands-free, power-operated with foot-kick sensor
Front fog lamps	Included	Included
Panoramic sunroof	Included	Included

The VF8 also includes a front trunk (frunk), which VinFast highlights as useful extra storage for medium-sized items, on top of the main 376-liter rear trunk capacity with seats up.

Performance and Powertrain of VinFast VF8

Both variants use a dual electric motor setup with all-wheel drive, but the Plus trim delivers a genuine performance step up over the Eco.

Spec	VF8 Eco	VF8 Plus
Motor configuration	Dual electric motor	Dual electric motor
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Max power	349 hp / 260 kW	402 hp / 300 kW
Max torque	500 Nm	620 Nm
0-100 km/h (targeted estimate)	5.9 seconds	Less than 5.5 seconds
Front suspension	Smart Axle	Smart Axle
Rear suspension	Control Blade	Control Blade
Brakes	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc

Battery, Range and Charging Specs

Spec	VF8 Eco	VF8 Plus
Battery capacity (usable)	87.7 kWh	87.7 kWh
WLTP range	471 km	457 km
DC fast charging (10-70%)	31 minutes	31 minutes

Interior and Comfort in VinFast VF8

VinFast positions the VF8's cabin around comfort and craftsmanship. HERE ARE ITS Interior and Comfort highlights: 

Feature	VF8 Eco	VF8 Plus
Seat material	Leatherette	Vegan leather
Driver seat	8-way power, heated	12-way power, heated, ventilated, with memory
Front passenger seat	6-way power, heated	10-way power, heated, ventilated
Rear seat	60:40 split-folding, reclining	60:40 split-folding, heated, ventilated, reclining
Steering wheel wrap	Vegan leather	Vegan leather
Steering wheel adjustment	4-way manual, heated	4-way power, heated
Climate control	2-zone automatic	2-zone automatic, with air quality control and ionizer
Ambient lighting	Multi-color, with footwell lighting	Multi-color, with footwell lighting
Inside rearview mirror	Auto-dimming	Auto-dimming

Both variants also include air vents for all rows and integrated air quality/ionization control as part of the automatic climate system.

Technology and Infotainment

Feature	VF8 Eco	VF8 Plus
Infotainment screen	15.6-inch, customizable	15.6-inch, customizable
Sound system	8 speakers	10 speakers + 1 subwoofer
Wireless charger	Included	Included
Head-up display	Not included	Included
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay	Included	Included
Navigation, incl. EV routing and charging station search	Included	Included
USB ports	2 front Type-A, 2 rear Type-A, 1 rear Type-C	2 front Type-A, 2 rear Type-A, 1 rear Type-C

The VF8 also includes a built-in voice assistant, "Hey VinFast," which can control functions like the sunroof, answer general questions, and pull up information such as the weather, alongside a companion smartphone app for remote vehicle control, monitoring, and settings management.

Safety and Driver-Assistance

• 2 front airbags (driver and passenger)
• 2 curtain airbags (left and right)
• 2 front seat side airbags (left and right)
• 2 second-row seat side airbags (left and right)
• 2 front knee airbags (left and right)
• 1 front seat middle airbag

Beyond passive safety, the VF8's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite is extensive:

• Traffic Jam Assist (Level 2) and Highway Assist (Level 2)
• Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Centering Assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection
• Door Opening Warning
• Front Automatic Emergency Braking and Emergency Lane Keep Assist
• Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear View Camera, and 360-degree Surround View Monitoring
• Automatic High Beam and Driver Monitoring System

Warranty and Ownership

Coverage	Duration
Vehicle warranty	10 years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first
Battery warranty	10 years, unlimited km
Free service	5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Roadside assistance	24/7
Parts supply	24-hour access

VinFast also offers home charging equipment, including a Type 2 cable and portable charger, with doorstep charging installation services in the UAE.

Colors and Customization

Exterior colors: Infinity Blanc White, Crimson Red, Zenith Grey, Jet Black, Urban Mint, Desat Silver, and Ivy Green.

Interior colors: Granite Black (both Eco and Plus), plus Saddle Brown as an additional option on the Plus variant.

Wheel finishes: 19-inch alloy on Eco, 20-inch alloy on Plus, both available in Eco and Plus-specific styles.

Final Thoughts

The VinFast VF8 makes its case as a genuinely well-equipped Electric SUV. It is backed by 11 standard airbags, a 10-year vehicle warranty, and an extensive ADAS suite across both the Eco and Plus variants. The Plus trim's jump to 402 hp, vegan leather, a head-up display, and a 10-speaker sound system makes it the clear choice for buyers who want the fuller package. The Eco still covers the essentials: dual-motor AWD, a 471 km WLTP range, and the same 15.6-inch infotainment screen, at a presumably lower cost.

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