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December 15, 2024December 18, 2024

Alternative Charging Apps

VinFast has worked hard to provide customers with an excellent mobile app that allows owners to schedule and monitor vehicle maintenance, approve vehicle repairs, check the charging status of their VF8 or VF9, and plan a trip with scheduled stops for charging, among other useful features. One feature that seems to elude most manufacturers of other electric vehicles is the ability to use just one app to pay for charging at any station in America. However, VinFast has easily figured this out and provided it to customers in the VinFast mobile app.

The VinFast Mobile App

While the VinFast mobile app is a great all-in-one accompaniment to your VinFast, there are good reasons to ensure that you have other charging apps downloaded just in case. For instance, there could be a network or server outage where the VinFast app has an issue when paying at the pump. While this is unlikely, it is nice to have a backup plan just in case. Below are some other apps that can handle finding charging stations and payment with various pros and cons.

Some of the Different Charging Companies

Each charging station company, such as Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, etc., all have their own apps that may even offer discounts if you choose to pay for a low monthly membership to use the chargers. This could be helpful if you live, work, or run a lot of errands near one of the major charger brand stations.

PlugShare Mobile App

One app that all EV owners should download and utilize is PlugShare, which not only shows you the locations of all charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers, but also provides user data with reviews and photos of each station to help you avoid areas that are always busy, have inoperable chargers, and the like. On both iOS and Google, the app has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. The app also allows you to connect your credit card information to pay at any station quickly and easily. As one of the five-star reviews says, “Last month’s round trip between east coast and Kansas was our first … Being able to map out entire 1500 mile northern and southern routes, planning for adequate charging and our overnight stops was pretty easy and confidence building.” However, it’s not all wine and roses for PlugShare. As one reviewer said, “Used this for a trip from LA to San Fran. I’d say the best way to use plugshare is to open Google Maps first and figure out in which city you want to make a stop, then go in plugshare and search that city. The trip planner is a good idea but needs work.”

ChargePoint Mobile App

ChargePoint is the largest EV charging network in the world. In the United States alone, there are more than 30,000 stations with about 50,000 Level 2 and Level 3 DC fast chargers. The app reviews are good, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on iOS and Google devices. One reviewer says, “ChargePoint is a great service and they did a great job with this app—so much so that I bought a home EV charger from them. The app makes it pretty easy to find and monitor charging stations … The home charger integration works seamlessly allowing you to control charging times and even choose from multiple utility rates (or set manually) to track spending.” On the not-so-positive side, though, multiple users have complained that the app has been buggy due to recent updates with their personal home ChargePoint chargers.

EVgo Mobile App

Another large charging company, EVgo, has its own app that assists EV drivers in finding their respective chargers. The app has an average rating of 4.2 stars for iPhone users and 4.6 for Android users. While users seem to enjoy the app, they don’t like that the chargers seem unable to work without the app. Also, sometimes, the chargers themselves are down for maintenance issues, which the app does not seem to fully disclose when drivers are on their way to a station. It seems VinFast owners should probably steer clear of EVgo in general until the user experience improves.

Electrify America Mobile App

Electrify America is one of the largest networks that aims to try and give EV owners a good, non-Tesla Supercharger experience. While they have fallen short of that over the years, the company has dedicated hundreds of millions of dollars to updating and upgrading their charging system to make the chargers more reliable for owners. The app has a cumulative 4.7 stars on the Apple App Store and 4.6 on the Google Play Store. With over 4,000 Level 3 DC fast chargers across America, they offer drivers the ability to drive cross-country or from state to state without having to wait forever to charge their vehicle from 105 to 70 or 80%. The app allows you to track your charging status and will even notify you if you are waiting for a charger at a busy station. However, users complain that the app is confusing and convoluted. Some even say that the app will let you know that your vehicle is charging, and then minutes later, they say there’s a charging error, except the car is still charging. So, obviously, there are some kinks.

The VinFast App Seems to Reign Supreme

While it is important to check out the other EV charging apps to ensure you have all of the information you can get about stations and overall networks as you drive around, especially in unfamiliar areas, it seems that some of these apps lack usability. That’s why it’s essential to use the VinFast mobile app as the primary way to charge your vehicle at stations, along with the other apps as backups, just in case. Everyone must remember that EVs are still relatively new, and the charging networks, while not perfect, are getting better at a quicker rate than before. Although, patience is key.

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December 10, 2024December 18, 2024

VF9 vs Volvo EX90

Comparisons are important for customers to read. It’s easy to fall in love with one vehicle or another by scrolling through the brand’s model page highlights. However, when you start taking notes on each vehicle you’re interested in, you begin to question the value of these vehicles, especially modern electric cars. This week, we are taking a look at the brand-new Volvo EX90 all-electric luxury SUV, and we are comparing it to what is definitely one of the best electric SUVs just arriving at Ewing VinFast of Plano, the VF9.

Meet The EX90

The Volvo EX90 is the first-ever flagship electric SUV from the Swedish car manufacturer. While it rides on the same platform as their gas-powered flagship, the XC90, the EX90 is 1.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches longer. The EPA estimates that this new Volvo electric SUV has between 300 and 310 miles of range from a 107 kWh battery pack. There are two trim levels offered, the Plus and Ultra. Both models can be had with the Twin Motor all-wheel drive powertrain that offers 402 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque, or the Twin Motor Performance can be optioned to deliver 510 horsepower and 671 torque. Volvo says each model will hit 60 mph in 5.7 and 4.7 seconds, respectively. This seems promising when compared to the VinFast VF9. Let’s see if it stays that way.

I’m Sorry, It Costs How Much?!

The brand-new EX90 starts from $81,290 for the Plus model and $85,640 for the Ultra trim level. The Twin Motor Performance package adds an extra $5,000 to either trim level. So, before you start adding any options whatsoever, you’re either knocking on the door of $90 grand, or you’re already over it with the Ultra trim with Performance package. That’s a lot of money for any vehicle in this day and age, but especially one that has yet to prove itself to customers. It was looking good until we got to the price…

The VF9 Does More for Less

Of all the comparisons we have made so far, the Volvo is the only other company with two trim levels, just like the VF9, which comes in either Eco or Plus. Eco models will give buyers a healthy 330-mile driving range, which is quite a bit more than the 300-310 that Volvo is advertising. Plus models offer 291 miles, which maintains its competitiveness against most gas and electric-powered three-row SUVs on the market. Both models come standard with all-wheel drive, dual motors, and a 123 kWh battery pack that provides 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. This gives the VinFast plenty of oomph, with a claimed 0-60 of roughly 6.5 seconds. The VF9 comes standard with a Head-Up Display (HUD), something most other vehicles can’t attest to, so drivers never have to take their eyes off the road to see navigation information, range, music, and more.

Sony RIDEVU Is Amazing

The 2025 VF9 offers drivers and passengers a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen display that comes standard with Sony RIDEVU. RIDEVU allows passengers in the VF9 to watch 2,000 different Sony-owned movies and TV shows either on the main infotainment screen when the vehicle is in park or on any device that is on the in-car WiFi. There are six standard USB-A ports with one 90-watt USB-C port, which means two per row. When captain’s chairs are optioned, passengers will find two extra USB-A ports in the center console.

There’s Nothing Like Great Safety

When it comes to safety, every VinFast comes standard with the most modern and advanced set of safety features, which includes Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system. All VinFast VF9 models feature 11 airbags as standard safety equipment.

An Easy Decision

It seems this one is kind of easy, isn’t it? Both the EX90 and the VF9 are the latest flagship EVs for their respective brands. However, when you type into Google “Volvo EX90 warranty,” the first thing that comes up is that the Volvo has a 4-year, 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty. The second thing is a Reddit post titled, “Anyone else put off by Volvo’s poor battery warranty?” The VF9 has a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty, and no disappointed Reddit posts. Once again, the VinFast takes the crown.

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December 1, 2024December 18, 2024

VF9 vs Rivian R1S

One of the last times we looked at the Rivian R1S, it was up against the VinFast VF8, and it didn’t go so well for the Rivian. Now, though, with the addition of the VF9 to the VinFast lineup, we’re going to use the Rivian one more time to show just how great the VinFast line of EVs is.

Meet The Rivian

One of the problems with modern automakers, except for VinFast, is their reliance on too many different trim levels to offer customers a little bit of everything in a different package. The Rivian R1S is no different, as it comes in five different trim levels: The Adventure Dual Standard, Adventure Dual LaMax, and Ascend Quad Max. There is a range of horsepower and torque numbers, from 533 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque for the base model, 850 horsepower and 1,103 lb-ft of torque, to 1,025 horses and 1,198 torque. The base model Dual Standard has a dual motor with all-wheel drive with a 92.5 kWh battery. Does an SUV really need that much power and torque to be any good?

Meet The VF9

Because VinFast believes in simplicity, the VF9 is available in just two trim levels, Eco and Plus. Eco models have 330 miles of driving range, and Plus models offer 291 miles, which means that as a larger, 3-row SUV, the VF9 can compete with some of the best electric and gas-powered vehicles. Both models come standard with dual motors, a 123 kWh battery pack, and all-wheel drive with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. So there is plenty of power, but not an obscene amount that makes no sense in a family vehicle. Unlike most SUVs on the market, the VF9 comes standard with a Head-Up Display (HUD), so drivers never have to take their eyes off the road to see navigation information, range, music, and more.

Amazing Standard Features

Whether you buy or lease the VF9 Eco or Plus, both trim levels offer a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen display that comes with Sony RIDEVU. RIDEVU allows passengers in the VF9 to watch 2,000 different Sony-owned movies and TV shows either on the main infotainment screen when the vehicle is in park or on any device that is on the in-car WiFi. There are six standard USB-A ports with one 90-watt USB-C port, which means two per row. When captain’s chairs are optioned, passengers will find two extra USB-A ports in the center console.

The VinFast Has More Than the Rivian

Shockingly, the Rivian R1S cannot be optioned with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, nor does it have a head-up display. So, for nearly $80,000, what are you really paying for? It certainly doesn’t seem like a bargain or even made with the customer in mind. The VF9 starts from $69,800 and comes with all of those things… standard.

The VF9 Has Second-To-None Safety Features

When it comes to safety, the 2025 VinFast VF9 comes standard with an impressive array of safety features, including Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Intelligent Speed Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection, Door Opening Warning, Front Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front Parking Assist, Rear Parking Assist, backup camera, Automatic High Beam, and a 360-degree Surround View Camera system. All VinFast VF9 models feature 11 airbags as standard safety equipment.

The Final Verdict

So, what’s the verdict here? Well, once again, VinFast proves that they have been looking at the market and seeing what customers truly want. They seem to have their finger more on the pulse by engineering and producing electric vehicles that are not difficult to justify, don’t cost an arm and a leg, and have every modern feature that every other brand has, with quite a few features that the more prominent, more established brands don’t have. The Rivian R1S has a 4-year, 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with an 8-year, 120,000-150,000-mile battery warranty. The mileage varies depending on the configuration of your R1S. The VF9 has a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty. It seems the decision is easy.

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November 20, 2024November 25, 2024

VF8 vs VF9: Which Is Best for You?

VinFast is quickly making strides to provide electric vehicles for enthusiasts and first-time EV customers with two excellent options for those looking for a variety of SUV sizes. The VF8 is the smaller yet more cost-conscious vehicle in the range, while the VF9 is a larger vehicle that not only comfortably seats up to eight people but also offers a bit more for the extra money you’re spending. Let’s take a closer look at the numbers to see which one is truly the best fit for you.

The VF9

As mentioned before, the VF9 Eco is an 8-passenger EV SUV. However, it does have the option to seat seven when buying the top-of-the-line Plus trim level. Plus models feature second-row captain’s chairs for extra comfort for rear passengers. VinFast says that Eco models will give owners 330 miles of driving range, and the Plus model offers 291 miles. With such a good range, the VF9 is able to compete well against both gas and electric SUVs alike. Both models come standard with dual motors, a 123-kWh battery, and all-wheel drive with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque.

The VF8

VF8 is also available in just two trims to keep the confusion and guessing game out of buying your VinFast. Eco trim levels have a base price of $47,325, and the Plus trim starts from $51,800. Both trims have dual motors with 87.7-kWh batteries that give Eco models 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, and 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque for the Plus trims. This is a very healthy amount of power and torque, giving customers plenty of get-up-and-go while not having so much horsepower that it wastes battery usage. VinFast says the VF8 can get from 0-60 mph in just 5.9 seconds with the Eco and 5.5 in the Plus. The EPA says drivers can expect 264 miles for Eco models and 243 miles for Plus models between charges.

Charging Times for Both Vehicles

When it comes to charging times, both offer fast charging, whether at home or on the go. For owners charging at a Level 3 DC fast charger, the VF8 will go from 10% to 70% charge in just 31 minutes, while the VF9 takes a tad longer at 35 minutes for the same percentage.

The VinFast Home Charger

Most buyers will be charging their cars at home, and VinFast even offers its own charger that can be purchased for $599 and easily installed by a qualified professional. The charger features a max power of 12kW, or 240 volts and 50 amps. The VinFast charger gives owners the flexibility of using WiFi, Bluetooth, or Ethernet to connect to the charger and monitor the vehicle’s state of charge. Using the VinFast mobile app, the vehicle’s state of charge can be tracked easily from anywhere. As a Level 2 charger, the VinFast Home Charger is eight times faster than plugging the vehicle into a standard 120-volt wall outlet.

Interior Capacities

Both vehicles are good-sized crossover SUVs and have plenty of space for either a single household, people with pets, young families, or families that are bursting at the seams with kids and stuff. The 2024 VF8 features 13.2 cu-ft of space behind the second row of seats and 48.4 when they’re folded, and 2.7 cubes of space in the front trunk or frunk. Since the VF9 can seat up to eight people, it obviously has a bit more room and capacity. With the third row in place, customers will have 7.48 cu.ft. of trunk space and 32.7 cu.ft. with the third row folded.

Infotainment and One-of-a-Kind Entertainment

The VF8 and VF9 each offer customers a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with a standard Head-Up Display (HUD). As you may have seen in our comparisons between the VF8 and other EVs on the market, the HUD seems to be an option that most automakers don’t seem to find important because only a couple of different vehicles even have a HUD as an option, with most not featuring the technology at all. Something else that other automakers can’t say their vehicle has is Sony RIDEVU. Sony Pictures Entertainment provides RIDEVU as a way of giving VinFast customers the ability to watch 2,000 different Sony-owned movies and TV shows either on the main 15.6-inch infotainment screen when the vehicle is in park, or on any device that is attached to the in-car WiFi system.

Leasing Specials and Warranties

No matter which vehicle is best for you, both offer good lease specials to entice new buyers. You can walk into Ewing VinFast of Plano right now and lease a VF8 Eco for just $199 per month for 36 months with $0 down and 10,000 miles per year, or for just $249 per month, you can get the top-of-the-line Plus trim. The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer is offering the VF9 to customers for just $529 per month with $2,000 down on a 24-month lease. Don’t forget that VinFast also offers the absolute best warranty for any EV or non-EV on the market, with a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty.

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November 15, 2024November 21, 2024

VinFast VF9 Versus Kia EV9

Well, we’re back, this time comparing the latest VinFast EV SUV, the VF9, against a formidable opponent, the Kia EV9. While the three-row Kia EV9 has been around for a year now, it’s still a very new kid on the block. And while the VF9 is just going on sale, the three-row electric SUV from VinFast is hitting the market with a ton of standard safety equipment, very useful features, and no doubt the best warranty of any EV.

What Is the EV9 About?

The Kia EV9 gives customers five different trim levels to decide between, the need to choose between rear- and all-wheel drive, as well as two different motor options. The base model EV9 Light has rear-wheel drive and develops 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with a 76.1-kWh battery pack, which Kia says is good for 230 miles of range. Stepping up to the Long Range trim gives buyers a 99.8-kWh battery that is good for 304 miles. The Wind, Land, and GT-Line trims feature the same 99.8-kWh battery but with e-AWD. Each output 379 combined horsepower from the front and rear motors and up to 516 lb-ft of torque. The range of the Wind and Land is 280 miles, with the GT-Line driving for 270 miles. While Kia gives potential buyers lots of options, VinFast tries to make things easier for buyers.

What Does the VF9 Offer?

The VinFast VF9 offers buyers the ability to choose between two trim levels, Eco and Plus. The Eco offers 330 miles of range while the Plus has 291 miles of range. No matter the model you choose, both come standard with dual motors, a 123-kWh battery, and all-wheel drive with 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Unlike most SUVs on the market, the VF9 comes standard with a Head-Up Display (HUD), a feature that is only on the top-of-the-line EV9 GT-Line trim.

Leasing and Charging the VF9

For those looking to buy or lease the VF9 Plus, you can choose between a second-row bench or captain’s chairs, allowing for seating of six or seven passengers. The VF9 can charge from 10% to 70% in just 35 minutes with a Level 3 DC fast charger. Most buyers will be charging their cars at home, and VinFast offers its own charger that can be purchased for $599 and easily installed by a qualified professional. VinFast is offering an incredible lease deal of just $529 per month with $2,000 down for 24 months.

Sony RIDEVU Is Unique to VinFast

The VF9 has one major surprise up its sleeve with a feature that no other brand offers: Sony RIDEVU. RIDEVU is Sony Pictures Entertainment’s way of giving VinFast customers the ability to watch 2,000 different Sony-owned movies and TV shows either on the main 15.6-inch infotainment screen when the vehicle is in park, or on any device that is attached to the in-car WiFi system.

A Warranty Like No Other

Kia is well known for offering buyers a great warranty on its gas model cars. However, when it comes to its electric offerings, the Korean car manufacturer can’t really come close to VinFast. The EV9 comes with a 4-year, 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain/battery warranty. VinFast offers its customers a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty.

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