Vietnamese manufacturer VinFast took advantage of CES 2022 in Las Vegas to present its new range of electric vehicles . In addition, the car manufacturer that is part of the VinGroup added that by the end of 2022 it will stop. to produce cars equipped with a combustion engine to become a 100% electric brand. VinFast, therefore, will aim for & agrave; all about electric cars.
During the Los Angeles fair, therefore, the manufacturer announced the new models VF 5, VF 6 and VF 7 . In addition, the previous VF e35 and VF e36 models presented at the Los Angeles Motor Show have been renamed VF 8 and VF 9 . In all cases, these are SUVs/crossovers that will enter different market segments. The design & egrave; result of the collaboration with Pininfarina .
Unfortunately, of the three new models presented at CES, the automaker did not share particular technical details. Therefore, we know nothing about performance, autonomy and prices. As for the SUVs VF 8 and VF 9, the manufacturer shared further information and also announced the prices, starting the pre-order phase on its official website. Vehicles that will have Level 2+ assisted driving. In the future, the manufacturer even aims to propose Level 3 and 4 if the regulations allow it. Furthermore, they will be able to count on an advanced infotainment system that will offer; pure entertainment related functions.
More in detail, VinFast VF 8 has a 300 kW powertrain capable of allowing acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.5 seconds. The manufacturer claims a range of 316.9 miles (approximately 510 km) according to the WLTP cycle. In America, prices will start from 41,000 dollars, in Europe (only in some selected markets), instead, from 36,133 euros .
VinFast VF 9 will be able to & agrave; always count on 300 kW but on lower performance since it is a large SUV with the possibility; to accommodate up to 7 passengers on board. It will take 6.5 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. The autonomy, thanks to a battery of greater capacity, grows up to 422.5 miles (about 680 km) always according to the WLTP cycle. In America, this model starts at $ 56,000. In Europe, however, from 49,280 euros . These two models will arrive on the road in the fourth quarter of 2022. The three new electric electric presented at CES, however, will be available in 2023.
The carmaker, finally, has declared that it intends to open a plant in Germany and two in America.
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