Episode 249 - 2024 VINFAST VF 8 Plus AWD - 1st Canadian Press Vehicle, Charging & Detailed Review!

My thanks to VinFast Canada providing this very first Canadian press vehicle and I am very humbled to be asked to be the first journalist offered this.
In this review, I am able to spend several days driving around and trying out all of the features to provide my honest and objective feedback. I also tested out the DC Fast Charging at an Ivy Charging location and provide a Charging Curve and Summary.
Every VinFast features exceptional craftsmanship, service, and affordability. State-of-the-art technology and unrivalled interior space combine with stunning Pininfarina design that delivers quality and value.
Boundless adventures. With competitive range, fast charging speeds, and access to our extensive network of public chargers throughout North America, VinFast EVs are ready for the journey.
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The EV Revolution Show - June 23, 2024
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[@EVRevolution]

As of this video, the current software for the VF8 was FRS 9.6.1.13, so many bugs have been fixed according to VinFast. Release 9.6.1.15 is coming very soon and this will offer improvements as well. UPDATE 1: Also, when using the build in nav, it does provide charging station availabilty/use and other specs. VinFast is supporting all the Charging Station providers that can give this info in their apps. So if you look for an Ivy Charger in their app, they will show you live status of a station (if in use, etc.). This info is fed into VF navigation and displayed when looking at charging stations. If you look on my video, it did show it for my charge trip, but I said that feature was not supported yet. It is.

[@workathomenow]

Thanks for reviewing, I just leased VF8 plus fully loaded with a bigger battery pack- drive in eco mode range more than 400km full 100% 🔋.

[@jimmytad]

Thank you for this review. We have over 14,000km on our VF8 Eco since October and we're loving the vehicle. We have great confidence in Vinfast.

[@EVRevolution]

Great to hear!

[@Goonercry]

This reviews is brutally real, which shows this car is not as bad as some infamous reviews before

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching. I try to keep it real and yes, I understand early challenges with pre and early production units, but over the last year they have gotten much better and most issues have been software related.

[@Goonercry]

Sadly those reviews draw more attention

[@20luzer52]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate the review as a practical car driver and not as a high tech engineer testing out “gee whiz” features.

[@EVRevolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annamariebohus4817]

Thanks for a great, very interesting review of a good looking EV. I really like this car and the VinFast company's integrity, attention to detail, excellent customer service, quality vehicles at more reasonable price. Kudos to this company !!

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback! Time will tell about how they do as a company and the statements you make, however they seem to be very driven to be successful and these things are important.

[@Watch-xg4it]

Very good car, used for almost 1 year

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

[@canadianrcpilot9048]

Another great video Ken - Cheers from Waterloo

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks 👍

[@johnnykemenes6992]

Great show buddy and I love the vf8 and new model are coming soon and like vf6 and vf7 is coming in the next few years.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching.

[@Goonercry]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faPNeIptiK6oj9E Vf6 and 7 are launched in its homeland

[@EVRevolution]

@Goonercry Yes already out in homeland. ETA for North America 2025.

[@tysonb1486]

That warranty is great

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertn2951]

It looks like a great product. It is disappointing that Detroit's Big Three were never able to offer a similar product despite being in business for over a century.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

Equinox and Mach-E?

[@EVRevolution]

@kelviskelvis7140 Thanks for watching! Kinda, they are a bit smaller IMO so may be more like compact SUV class. Certainly can lump them in for a comparison. Ford has dropped pricing on Mach E's to be very competitive and I do love them. Equinox is too early to say and pricing is still in a bit of flux until GM actually starts to deliver them in Canada. I have not driven one yet, only sat in car show static displays. Plus for sure Equinox is smaller than VF8.

[@MediaDevice01]

Patiently waiting for the VF7 and VF Wild. Tell Vinfast to put a frunk in the VF7 please! I suspect VF7 will do better in sales, just don't give customers a reason to cross it off their list. Not having a frunk is a big deal breaker.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching, yes VF7 is more of a sweet spot size and hopefully price wise.

[@minhtunghoang4743]

Vf7 40 k usd

[@MediaDevice01]

@minhtunghoang4743 still haven't been announced yet from what I gather. Where did you find this number?

[@MediaDevice01]

@@minhtunghoang4743 It's still unavailable in our market. Where did you find this number? A direct conversion from other markets won't work. North Americans tend to get overcharged, especially for vehicles 10 to 20k markups.

[@EVRevolution]

@minhtunghoang4743 and others: I believe this is just purely a guess/speculation. However for that smaller SUV segment, I would surmise the VF7 to come in around Mid $40K's Canadian, with the top spec being $49,995 MSRP CAD or similar. They won't want to take a bite out of VF8 sales and that starting base is $53,600 CAD. So I can see the VF7 starting at $44995 CAD or something like that. Which for USD, would make it low $40K. Maybe even breaking below that barrier with the base spec. I would also guess that the VF6 would need to be sub $40K starting, like $34,995 CAD or similar. To compete they will have to keep pricing around these ranges. IMO. No facts, just my opinions.

[@BuiNgocAnh987]

I think it's a good car.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching and for feedback!

[@hoanganhang8415]

Cảm ơn bạn đã có đánh giá cao về Vinasat, ở Việt Nam chúng tôi đã trải nghiệm vf9 từ lâu rồi thật sự là trái nghiệm tuyệt vời nhất là bản 2024 hệ thống pin CATL quãng đường đi dài hơn bản pin cũ

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching! CATL makes great battery packs so that is good to know!

[@Mario-Mari]

Great video ! Thanks for the video.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback.

[@kiemtienhangngay9257]

Good

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks

[@rubberroast1598]

That was a good charge rate with a 150kw level 3 charger. But few of them around today, most max out under 60kw

[@huyhoangnguyen810]

Good car!

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching!

[@tiendungnguyen4520]

Nice

[@MichaelColpitts-tm8qy]

The only thing I'd point out is you can see real-time charger status in the VF App even if it is not available in the in-car HMI... Happy to discuss if you want. Ask John to set it up : )

[@MichaelColpitts-tm8qy]

Also - your charge rate will increase above 136kW to ~145, 146, even knocking on the door of 150kW if you get absolute perfect temps from the battery and the station is working as it should.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks!

[@EVRevolution]

Yes, charging curve is very dependent on many factors and it could be a bit better or worse. I hit it at a decent starting battery temp of around 24C.

[@vanphan9318]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching.

[@silencelamb1734]

go vf

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching.

[@sontranxuan4587]

VF8 > Model Y

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching. Yes I know Model Y is direct competition and these to me are two different vehicles for those that may not want Tesla.

[@groszmartoncsaba4025]

it,s looks like a Renault...

[@nkd3523]

Pininfarina Design from ITALIA

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching!

[@MediaDevice01]

So im guessing no heatpump? Climate shouldn't crush the battery that much with a working heatpump.

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching. VinFast uses a Heat Management Unit, which provides heating/cooling for both interior HVAC and Battery BMS. Efficient system.

[@auronedgevicks7739]

more expensive than a model y, what's the value here?

[@EVRevolution]

Thanks for watching. Under $60K before taxes with incentives and VinFast discounting, so to me that is good value. For loaded vehicle.

[@beautifullife1881]

I have test drive model Y and it has terrible interior with cheap Chinese looks. I decided to wait for VF 8 or 9 because the interior is much better.

[@haivuhong3617]

@@beautifullife1881