2024 VinFast VF 8

Is the 2024 VinFast VF 8 a Good SUV?

"The VF 8's numbers are actually somewhat competitive, but neither its range nor its acceleration is anything to write home about by today's EV standards. To earn consideration from skeptical American shoppers, this Vietnamese upstart needs to deliver truly newsworthy efficiency or power, which it simply does not. The VF 8's peculiar styling is another factor holding it back; Americans will forgive a lot if it's a pretty product, but this is not that."—Ranked #12 out of 12 Compact Electric SUVs

Which 2024 VinFast VF 8 Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 VinFast VF 8 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Eco (Dual Motor AWD)

• Base Price: $46,000
• Range: 264 mi
• Battery Capacity: 87.7 kWh
• Peak Charge Rate: 150 kW
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2 electric motors
• Horsepower: 349 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 6.0 sec
• Weight: 5,412 lbs
• Length: 187.0 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,968 lbs

Pumped up for 2024 with a newly embiggened battery, the VF 8 Eco can still only manage a middling 264-mile range estimate. Still, with that range plus a 0-60 time of 6 seconds, the VF 8 does deliver some value on paper, especially with its unparalleled 10-year comprehensive warranty.

2. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus (Dual Motor AWD)

• Base Price: $51,800
• Range: 243 mi
• Battery Capacity: 87.7 kWh
• Peak Charge Rate: 150 kW
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2 electric motors
• Horsepower: 402 
• Torque: 457 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 5.5 sec
• Weight: 5,555 lbs
• Length: 187.0 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,968 lbs

Compared to the base Eco version, the VF 8 Plus surrenders 21 miles of range but picks up about a half-second to 60 mph, per VinFast. Unfortunately, neither the range nor the acceleration sets the VF 8 apart from rival EV SUVs.