VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range 2023

Starting price: $51,800

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range 2023 fits the role of an AWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, home charging and family use. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 243 mi official, but also about 204 mi mixed and 177 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 9 h 4 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 31 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 13.3-48.5 cu ft cargo and 10 years / 125,000 miles battery warranty. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
243 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
204 mi
Cold highway estimate
177 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-39 mi / -16%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 9 h 4 min
Fast charging
10-80% 31 min (est.)
10-80% range added
143 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
13.3-48.5 cu ft
Battery warranty
10 years / 125,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Roof load
City - Mild Weather222 miles
City - Cold Weather158 miles
Highway - Mild Weather216 miles
Highway - Cold Weather177 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity90 kWh
Usable Capacity87.7 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period10 years
Warranty Mileage125000 miles
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)9 h 4 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)150 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)120 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)31 min
Charge Speed (mild)190 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)150 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo Data
Automatically using NavigationNo Data
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~9h 5m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW71h 10m2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW52h 25m3 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW12h 55m11 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW10h 25m13 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A11 kW9h 5m15 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~31 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 15m80 mi/h
DC 150+ kWCCS connector120 kW avg.31 min191 mi/hVehicle-limited above 150 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration5.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed124.3 mph
Total Power300 kW (408 PS)
Total Torque457.3 lb-ft
EPA Consumption42.1 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)203.8 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)42.8 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range243 mi
MPGe City82 MPGe
MPGe Highway78 MPGe
MPGe Combined80 MPGe
Energy Use42.1 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:2024

Source: NHTSA

Have questions about Safety?
Length187 in
Width76.1 in
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height65.6 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Weight5721 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)6547.7 lbs
Max. Payload992.1 lbs
Cargo Volume13.3 ft³
Cargo Volume Max48.5 ft³
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1653.5 lbs
Towing Weight Braked3968.3 lbs
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$51,800
Seats5 people
LATCHNo Data
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsYes
Heat PumpVaries by country
HP Standard EquipmentVaries by country

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.