Vietnamese automaker VinFast has shipped the primary longer-range VF8 electrical SUVs to the US.

Following the preliminary batch of 999 VF 8 Metropolis Version SUVs shipped in December 2022, VinFast has introduced the arrival of its second cargo of VF8 EVs, consisting of 1,879 longer-range automobiles, on the Port of Benicia in California. Of the whole quantity, 1,098 automobiles are for the US market and the remaining 781 for Canada. 

The cargo consists of VinFast VF8 Normal Version fashions, which supply longer EPA-estimated vary rankings than the Metropolis Version. Extra particularly, due to extra energy-dense battery chemistry, the VF8 Eco and VF8 Plus trim ranges at the moment are EPA-rated at 264 miles and 243 miles, respectively. 

The Metropolis Version fashions are presently rated at 207 miles (VF8 Eco) and 191 miles (VF8 Plus), so the Normal Version fashions’ vary positive aspects are vital. 

“After greater than 4 months of exporting the primary batch to the US market, VinFast continues to convey new choices to US prospects, the VF 8 mannequin with an extended vary, affirming our enterprise technique and dedication to world prospects. I’m assured that with our prospects’ belief and help, we are going to quickly speed up the transfer to electrified mobility, working towards a inexperienced and sustainable future.”

Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and Chairwoman of VinFast

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Costs begin at $46,000 for the VF8 Eco and $51,800 for the VF8 Plus (each excluding a $1,200 vacation spot cost), making the Normal Version fashions extra reasonably priced regardless of their longer vary.

The Metropolis Version VF8 Eco begins at $49,000, whereas the Metropolis Version VF8 Plus is priced from $56,000 (each costs excluding $1,200 delivery). This implies the value reductions are $3,000 and $4,200, respectively.

VinFast additionally provides lease and mortgage choices. Certified prospects can lease the VF 8 with a minimal time period of 36 months and mortgage with a minimal time period of 60 months. 

As well as, certified prospects who lease the VF8 Metropolis Version beginning this month could also be eligible to transition to the longer-range VF8 with the identical trim (Eco or Plus) after 12 months beneath the lease. The persevering with lease time period will likely be 24 months with the identical lease funds as the unique lease.

VinFast expects to start buyer deliveries of the up to date VF 8 automobiles to US prospects in June 2023.