VF 8 Eco (US-spec)
₹37.0Lex-showroom
82.7 kWh
Battery
425 km
Range
180 km/h
Top speed
- Sold in the US at USD 44,800 — not officially sold in India
- Market: US / Canada (not sold in India)
- Base Eco trim
- 243 mi (391 km) EPA range
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VinFast VF 8
Mid-size electric SUV · 4W · Launched 2026
≈ £36,190
₹38.00 L (Indian market price)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
471 km
Battery
87.7 kWh
Top speed
200 km/h
Charge
10 hr
Power
348 bhp
Seats
5
2 variants available
VinFast VF 8 — All Variants & Prices
Ex-showroom ₹37.0L – ₹42.5L. On-road price varies by city.
VF 8 Plus (US-spec)
₹42.5Lex-showroom
87.7 kWh
Battery
471 km
Range
200 km/h
Top speed
- Sold in the US at USD 51,250 — not officially sold in India
- Market: US / Canada / EU (not sold in India)
- Dual motor AWD 402 hp
- 264 mi (425 km) EPA range on Plus trim
Available colors
Pearl White
Glacier Silver
Phantom Black
Storm Grey
Overview
VinFast's mid-size electric SUV — Pininfarina-designed, AWD, premium positioning. launch via plant.
Best for
Brand-curious buyers wanting Italian-designed premium EV at mid-tier price
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Pininfarina design — distinctive Italian styling
- 10-year battery warranty
- AWD performance
- Premium feature set
−Cons
- Premium pricing vs unproven brand
- Service network non-existent
- Heavy curb weight
Key features
15.6-inch landscape touchscreen
Pininfarina-designed interior
AWD dual motor
Vinfast Connect 4G
Level 2 ADAS
Safety features
11 airbags
ESC
AEB
Adaptive cruise control
360° camera
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by VinFast in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
New brand — no Indian operational data
Reported in earlier models — VinFast has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — VinFast has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — VinFast has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — VinFast has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the VinFast VF 8 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 293 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 87.7 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-70% in 31 min (150kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The VinFast VF 8 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The VinFast VF 8 is rated at 293 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 87.7 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 87.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 471 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 10 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-70% in 31 min (150kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 10 years / 2,00,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 348 bhp |
| Torque | 500 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2300 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 376 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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ev.care expert verdict
Based on real service data from ev.care's 2,500+ EV repair network and hands-on evaluation.
7.4
Good
VinFast VF 8
≈ £36,190
7.4/10
Range & battery
9
Performance
7
Features & tech
7
Safety
7
Value for money
8
Service network
6.5
Bottom line
The VinFast VF 8 scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Brand-curious buyers wanting Italian-designed premium EV at mid-tier price. Key strength: pininfarina design — distinctive italian styling. Main consideration: premium pricing vs unproven brand.
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