Vinfast launches VF 6 in Vietnam; first electric B-SUV model

VinFast has officially launched VF 6, its first electric model in the B-SUV segment, in Vietnam. With a starting price of 675 million VND (US$27,800), the VF 6 is available for order in the Vietnamese market from 20 October 2023.

VinFast first announced the VF 6 at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. (Earlier post.)

In the Vietnamese market, the VinFast VF 6 comes with 2 trims: Base and Plus. The base trim starts at 675 million VND (excluding battery) or 765 million VND (US$31,500) (including battery), while the plus trim starts at 765 million VND (excluding battery) or 855 million VND (US$35,200) (including battery).

Customers will receive incentives of up to 20 million VND ($824) when making the order from 20 October until 23:59 30 October 2023; and complete the purchase procedure within 3 months from the date VinFast starts to deliver the VF 6 to the customers. The offer is not applied to the customer who changes the owner’s name in the purchase.

The delivery of the VinFast VF 6 models to Vietnamese customers is expected to commence by the end of 2023.

VF 6 is the next strategic model in VinFast’s electric vehicle lineup, after VF e34, VF 8, VF 9, and VF 5.

VinFast VF 6 has a length of 4,238mm, a width of 1,820mm, a height of 1,594mm, and a wheelbase of 2,730mm. These measurements ensure ample interior space, equivalent to that of C-segment internal combustion engine cars. The VF 6 features a stylish exterior design, featuring VinFast’s distinctive LED light strip and attractive 5-spoke alloy wheels. The alloy wheels can be up to 19 inches in size.

Both Base and Plus trims of the VF 6 are equipped with a 59.6 kW LFP battery that enables a driving range of up to 399 km and 381 km respectively (WLTP standards) per full charge. The vehicle uses an electric motor that delivers a maximum power of 100 kW and 150 kW respectively with a maximum torque of 135 N·m and 310 N·m.

In early 2024, the VF 6 Plus will be updated over the air and free of charge to integrate the advanced driver assistance system. The update will bring various features to the VF 6 Plus, including traffic jam assist, highway assist, lane keep assist, lane centering assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front/rear automatic emergency braking, and more.

As with all VinFast electric vehicles, the VF 6 includes a 7-year or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty, Special Aftersales Policies, and a commitment to buying back used electric cars after five years at an attractive price.