Vinfast VF8
The VinFast VF8 is 4,750 mm long with 5 seats and has a top speed of 200 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, the electric version has COâ‚‚ emissions of 0 g/km. Two recall campaigns are listed with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Vinfast |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 293 kW (393 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,583 kg |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 457–471 km |
| Length | 4,750 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 EU/EEA countries that registered the Vinfast VF8 in 2025 (111 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Vinfast VF8 cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 99 |
| France | 10 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Vinfast VF8, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 kW (174 hp) | 471 km | – | 229 Wh/km | 2024 | 92 |
| 150 kW (201 hp) | 457 km | – | 219 Wh/km | 2024 | 241 |
| 300 kW (402 hp) | 457 km | – | 219 Wh/km | 2024–2025 | 22 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 67 complaints for the Vinfast VF8, most often about lane departure, steering, electrical system, forward collision avoidance. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
2 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Vinfast VF8. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VF8 vehicles. Inactive ignitors may have been installed in the air bags.
Remedy: VinFast will replace the air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600. VinFast's number for this recall is VPAC-291.
NHTSA campaign 24V369000 · reported 24/05/2024
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
VinFast Auto, LLC (VinFast) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VF8 vehicles. The center air bag mounted in the driver's seat may deploy improperly during a side impact crash and strike the driver's arm.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact VinFast customer service at 1-833-503-0600.
NHTSA campaign 24V933000 · reported 17/12/2024
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Vinfast recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Vinfast VF8?
- The Vinfast VF8 has a rated top speed of 200 km/h.
- How much power does the Vinfast VF8 have?
- The Vinfast VF8 produces 293 kW (393 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Vinfast VF8?
- The Vinfast VF8 is 4,750 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall.
- How much does the Vinfast VF8 weigh?
- The Vinfast VF8 has a kerb weight of about 2,583 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Vinfast VF8?
- A new Vinfast VF8 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
- How many seats does the Vinfast VF8 have?
- The Vinfast VF8 has 5 seats.
- What is the range of the Vinfast VF8?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the Vinfast VF8 is 457 to 471 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.