VinFast VF 8 Eco Extended Range 2023

Starting price: €48,490

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

VinFast VF 8 Eco Extended Range 2023 looks like an AWD electric SUV for family use, daily driving and the occasional longer route. The range story is the difference between 471 km official, about 421 km in mixed use and about 318 km 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, 376-1373 L cargo and 10 years / 200,000 km battery warranty. The main caveat is that cold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatCold highway range is much lower than the mixed-weather estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
471 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
421 km
Cold highway estimate
318 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-50 km / -11%

Charging reality

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

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
376-1373 L
Battery warranty
10 years / 200,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Roof load
City - Mild Weather546 km
City - Cold Weather365 km
Highway - Mild Weather393 km
Highway - Cold Weather318 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP 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 Mileage200000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)9 h 4 min
Charge Speed (mild)50 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 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)630 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)470 km/h
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

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
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW43h 20m11 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW26h 55m17 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW13h 30m34 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW9h 5m50 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW9h 5m50 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~31 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 15m260 km/h
CCS 150+ kWCCS connector120 kW avg.31 min625 km/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.

Acceleration5.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed200 km/h
Total Power260 kW (354 PS)
Total Torque500 Nm
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)421 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)20.7 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) 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.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range471 km
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Safety Rating5/5
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant89%
Rating Year2023
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist79%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length4750 mm
Width1934 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1667 mm
Wheelbase2950 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2530 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2905 kg
Max. Payload450 kg
Cargo Volume376 L
Cargo Volume Max1373 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1800 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€48,490
Seats5 people
IsofixNo Data
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
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.