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Pre bookings for the new VinFast VF 8 will begin in Vietnam from May 27 while customer deliveries are expected from late July 2026
The Vietnamese manufacturer, VinFast, has officially taken the covers off the heavily revised VF 8 ahead of market launch later this month at its home. A steering column mounted gear selector, frequency selective dampers and an in-house developed thermal management system sit at the centre of VinFast latest electric SUV update.
The new model is the first major overhaul for the VF 8 since VinFast moved towards becoming a dedicated electric vehicle brand. Pre bookings for the new VF 8 will begin in Vietnam from May 27 while customer deliveries are expected from late July 2026. Instead of limiting revisions to styling tweaks alone, the company has extensively reworked the SUV underneath while also redesigning several cabin and software related systems.
The new VF 8 measures 4,701 mm in length, 1,872 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height while the wheelbase stands at 2,840 mm. Ground clearance is rated at 170 mm and the SUV rides on 19 inch wheels. VinFast says the updated model has been developed around a “Tech Fluid” design direction with smoother integration between digital technologies and physical design elements.
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Specification |
Details |
Specification |
Details |
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Battery |
60.13 kWh |
Power |
228 hp |
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Torque |
330 Nm |
Range |
500 km |
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Charging |
10 to 70% in under 30 mins |
Drive Layout |
FWD |
Up front, the SUV receives a wide gloss black fascia paired with VinFast signature wing shaped daytime running lamps. Large side air channels integrated into the bumper are there to improve overall aerodynamic performance. Along the profile, the rising glass line and sharper body surfacing attempt to create a sportier appearance while the rear gains a cleaner layout featuring connected V shaped LED lighting.
On the inside, the dashboard houses a centrally mounted 12.9-inch infotainment display handling most vehicle controls through a redesigned interface. A secondary digital display positioned behind the steering wheel shows driving related information while the centre console itself appears neater due to the relocation of the gear selector.
The cabin also receives dual-zone automatic climate control with integrated air purification, powered front seats with memory function and reclining rear seats capable of folding in a 60:40 split. VinFast has additionally integrated a voice assistant supporting multiple Vietnamese dialects alongside an eight-speaker audio system.
Perhaps the biggest changes lie beneath the bodywork. The updated VF 8 gets a newer electrical and electronic architecture developed around a software defined vehicle approach. VinFast engineers have developed the control software and central computing systems internally with the company claiming faster response times and smoother vehicle control through a newly introduced Central Vehicle Computer.
The SUV is powered by a front mounted electric motor producing 170 kW (228 hp) along with 330 Nm of torque. Drivers can choose between Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes. Energy comes from a 60.13 kWh battery pack delivering a claimed driving range of up to 500 km under the NEDC cycle. Its fast charging capability allows the battery to recharge from 10 to 70 per cent in under 30 minutes.
VinFast has also equipped the SUV with its proprietary Integrated Thermal Management system controlling battery, motor and cabin temperatures simultaneously for improved charging efficiency and thermal stability. Safety equipment list composes adaptive cruise control, highway assist, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping support and a high definition 360 degree camera setup. VinFast says the chassis and safety systems have been engineered with ASEAN NCAP five star targets in mind.
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