Second batch of VinFast VF 8 vehicles arrive in US

VinFast, a subordinate automaker of private conglomerate Vingroup, announced the arrival of its second shipment of electric vehicles, consisting of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles, at the Port of Benicia in California.
Second batch of VinFast VF 8 vehicles arrive in US ảnh 1The second shipment of VinFast's EVs arrive at the Port of Benicia in California.(Photo courtesy of the company)
Hanoi (VNA) – VinFast, a subordinate automaker of privateconglomerate Vingroup, announced the arrival of its second shipment ofelectric vehicles, consisting of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles, at the Port of Benicia inCalifornia, the US.

The VF 8 has a certificated EPA range of 264 miles for the Ecotrim and 243 miles for the Plus trim, per full charge. VinFast expects to begindelivering these VF 8 vehicles to US customers in June 2023.

The second batch contains all VF 8 vehicles, which have a longerbattery range than the initial batch of 999 VF 8 City Edition vehicles importedto the US last year. The VF 8 has an EPA-rated range of 264 miles for the Ecotrim and 243 miles for the Plus trim per full charge.

The VF 8 Eco and Plus model pricing will start at 46,000 USD and 51,800USD, respectively (battery inclusive), and have both lease and loan options.

Qualified customers can lease the VF 8 with a minimum term of 36months, and monthly payments start at 479 USD/month for the Eco trim and 614USD/month for the Plus trim.

With the loan option, qualified customers may choose a minimumterm of 60 months with monthly payments. VinFast Pioneer customers may also beeligible for further incentives.

The VF 8 comes with a 10-year warranty/125,000 miles for thevehicle, a 10-year warranty for the battery (unlimited mileage), MobileServices and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance during the vehicle warrantyperiod. 

VinFast will initially deliver 1,098 of the VF 8 vehicles to the USmarket and then deliver the remaining 781 VF 8 vehicles to Canada, which areexpected to arrive by mid-May 2023./.



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