VinFast has revealed the specifications of their latest VF 6 crossover and VF 7 SUV at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, as reported by Electrek.
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The VF-8 electric vehicle from VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker producing electric cars and SUV's, is displayed at their showroom in Santa Monica, California, on September 13, 2022.
The Vietnamese automaker shared more details about its latest EVs. In a press release, both electric vehicles will be available in Eco and Plus versions.
The VF 6
The VF 6 is a small electric crossover with a maximum range of 248 miles for the Eco version, along with 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
On the other hand, the VF 6 Plus model will have a maximum range of 237 miles with 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque.
The VF 7
The VF 7 is a bit bigger and will have 280 miles for the Eco with 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft torque. Their Plus model will come with a standard two-motor AWD system with 268 miles maximum range, 348 horsepower, and 368 lb-ft of torque.
Both models will have level 2 highway assist, lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and emergence lane keep assist.
Reservations for their latest EVs will start in March 2023.
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Going All-Electric
VinFast is on a mission to transition from ICE vehicles to all-electric. In addition, the VF 6 and VF 7 aims to target young customers, which are traditionally more interested in EVs due to their benefits of the latest tech and lower running costs.
The Appeal of EVs to the Younger Market
The appeal of EVs to the younger market is growing at a fast pace. Some of the more popular all-electric models include the BMW i3, the Chevrolet Bolt, and the Nissan Leaf.
The growing number of EVs will also help to reduce their prices and increase their range. As it stands, EVs are still much more expensive than their ICE counterparts. Yet, the next few years will most likely see a lot more breakthroughs in the industry that should bring the price of EVs down.
Not to mention, the range of EVs will also drastically increase in that same time frame as well. Just take a look at Tesla's Model S, which has a range of 335 miles. The next few years should see the introduction of EVs with close to 600 miles of range.
Moreover, the launch of the next generation of EVs should also see a boom in the charging infrastructure. Quicker chargers will be the first to be installed, followed by the introduction of faster level 3 chargers.
In the coming years, we can expect to see more automakers like VinFast take the leap into the EV market. It makes sense for them to do so as they need to compete with other automakers to sell more vehicles.
In addition, younger customers are more accustomed to the latest tech, which means that EVs are more appealing to them compared to their older counterparts. By launching more EVs, it will help to spread awareness of EVs to the younger market and hopefully get them to buy an EV.
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