{"id":249024,"date":"2023-12-19T16:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=249024"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:19:01","slug":"vinfast-vf-9-will-be-less-expensive-than-expected-but-energy-consumption-disappoints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/vinfast-vf-9-will-be-less-expensive-than-expected-but-energy-consumption-disappoints\/","title":{"rendered":"VinFast VF 9 Will Be Less Expensive Than Expected, But Energy Consumption Disappoints"},"content":{"rendered":"

The VinFast VF 9 is one of the latest all-electric models entering the U.S. market. It joins the already launched VinFast VF 8.<\/p>\n

The seven-passenger, all-electric, and all-wheel-drive SUV was initially expected to start at $83,000 (Eco trim) and $91,000 (Plus trim), although according to the most current pricing information on VinFast’s website, it will be noticeably less expensive.<\/p>\n

The VinFast VF 9 Eco trim will start at an MSRP of about $79,800 ($3,200 less), while the VinFast VF 9 Plus trim at $85,800 ($5,200 less). However, we don’t know the destination charge yet, which in the case of the VF 8 model is $1,200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nBase Price<\/strong><\/td>\nDest. Charge<\/strong><\/td>\nTax Credit<\/strong><\/td>\nEffective Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023 VinFast VF 8 Standard Edition Eco 19-inch<\/strong><\/td>\n$46,000<\/td>\n+$1,200<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n$47,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023 VinFast VF 8 Standard Edition Plus 20-inch<\/strong><\/td>\n$51,800<\/td>\n+$1,200<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n$53,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Eco (7 seat) 20-inch<\/strong><\/td>\n$79,800*<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n$79,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus (7 or 6 seat) 21-inch<\/strong><\/td>\n$85,800*<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n$85,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* Announced prices are subject to change and do not include destination charges.<\/em><\/p>\n

In August, VinFast said that the first customer deliveries in North America will begin in Q4 2023.<\/p>\n

<\/svg><\/span>2024 VinFast VF 9 EPA Range<\/h2>\n

The 2024 VinFast VF 9 already has an EPA range and energy consumption rating, which brings mixed feelings.<\/p>\n

On one hand, a large 123-kilowatt-hour battery enables the VinFast VF 9 to have a good range of 330 miles in Eco trim with 20-inch wheels or 291 miles (or 13% less) in Plus trim with 21-inch wheels, but on the other hand, the energy consumption is disappointing.<\/p>\n

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Energy consumption, including charging losses, of the 2024 VinFast VF 9 Eco with 20-inch wheels, is estimated at 75 MPGe or about 449 watt-hours per mile. The Plus trim consumes almost 9% more energy (488 Wh\/mi).<\/p>\n

Both ratings definitely could be better (which would enable VinFast to reduce the battery size, weight, and cost). For reference, the Kia EV9 (also 7-seat and AWD) has a range of 280 miles using a 99.8-kWh battery and energy consumption of around 406 Wh\/mi. In this regard, the VinFast VF 9 reminds us a bit of the sporty Audi SQ8 e-tron (462 Wh\/mi).<\/p>\n

<\/svg><\/span>2024 VinFast VF 9 Eco (7 seat) 20-inch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Eco (7 seat) 20-inch :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs<\/strong>
[Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combined<\/strong>
City
Highway<\/td>\n		330 miles<\/strong>
N\/A
N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EPA Energy consumption<\/strong> (including charging losses):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combined<\/strong>
City
Highway<\/td>\n		75 MPGe: 449 Wh\/mi<\/strong>
79 MPGe: 427 Wh\/mi
71 MPGe: 475 Wh\/mi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/svg><\/span>2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus (7 or 6 seat) 21-inch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus (7 or 6 seat) 21-inch :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs<\/strong>
[Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combined<\/strong>
City
Highway<\/td>\n		291 miles<\/strong>
N\/A
N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EPA Energy consumption<\/strong> (including charging losses):<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combined<\/strong>
City
Highway<\/td>\n		69 MPGe: 488 Wh\/mi<\/strong>
71 MPGe: 475 Wh\/mi
66 MPGe: 511 Wh\/mi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The initial VF 8 wasn’t the most efficient either, while its currently available longer-range version has not been listed on the EPA website yet.<\/p>\n

<\/svg><\/span>Basic specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nDrive<\/strong><\/td>\nBattery
(kWh)<\/strong><\/td>\n		EPA
Range<\/strong><\/td>\n		0-60
mph
(sec)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023 VinFast VF 8 Standard Edition Eco 19-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n87.7<\/td>\n264 mi*<\/td>\n5.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023 VinFast VF 8 Standard Edition Plus 20-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n87.7<\/td>\n243 mi*<\/td>\n5.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Eco (7 seat) 20-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n123<\/td>\n330 mi<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 VinFast VF 9 Plus (7 or 6 seat) 21-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n123<\/td>\n291 mi<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* EPA range, according to the manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n

Gallery: 2024 VinFast VF9 <\/h3>\n


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