VinFast – Page 6 – Ewing VinFast of Plano

September 10, 2024September 27, 2024

Home Charging vs. Public Charging Costs

Imagine being able to fill your car’s gas tank up at home. Think about just pulling into your driveway after a long day and not having to worry about waking up earlier the next day to stop for gas because you can top up in your garage or driveway for next to nothing. That’s basically what it’s like to be able to charge your VinFast at home.

Cost To Charge at Home

According to MarketWatch, Plano, Texas, has some decently low electricity costs per kWh, with an average cost of 13.9 cents per kWh. That means charging the 87.7 kWh battery in the VF8 from 0 miles of range to full would cost around $12. However, if you only need to charge about 50% of your battery every day when you get home, you will likely spend about $5-$6 per charge. If you do that 30 times per month, you will see less than $200 added to your monthly electric bill. Don’t forget, the grid is smart enough to charge some EVs off-peak hours when electricity is cheapest.

Cost To Fill Up a Car with Gasoline

Comparing that to a gas-powered car, where the average gas price is about $3 per gallon in Plano, car owners would spend about $225 at the pump if they filled up a 15-gallon fuel tank five times in a month. However, most of the best-selling vehicles in Texas are pickup trucks, meaning that just three fill-ups of a 26-gallon fuel tank puts you over $230.

The Cost to Use A Paid Public Charger

If you must charge your EV on the go, the average cost per kWh at a public charger is about 50 cents in Texas. According to Axios, it costs about $26 to charge a VinFast from 10-70%. If you had to charge from 0-100%, which is not likely, you would spend about $45.

Check To Find Free Local Chargers

Charging at home can save you lots of time and money compared to charging on the go. Obviously, if you are taking long road trips, you will have to charge at Level 2 and 3 public stations. It should be noted that some grocery stores, movie theaters, malls, colleges, etc., have free public charging stations. In total, there are 139 free public charging stations in Plano, which accounts for 52% of all chargers in the area, according to ChargeHub.com.

At Ewing VinFast of Plano, we have the best prices on dozens of new VinFast EVs and used cars. Our well-educated sales staff and finance department will happily assist you with your EV questions and needs. Our fantastic service department will ensure your vehicle stays in the best condition.

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September 5, 2024September 27, 2024

Leasing A VinFast VF8 vs Other Cars

As we have discussed before in the blogs about the VinFast VF8, and it is pretty common knowledge among experts and car buyers alike that it is best to lease an electric vehicle over purchasing one new. The reason for this is because battery technology is advancing at such a fast rate that within three to five years it is highly likely the battery pack in your EV is old tech compared to what is available on a brand new car.

Loads of Standard Features for A Good Price

The 2024 VinFast VF8 has two trim levels available: the Eco, which starts from $46,000, and the Plus, which starts from $51,800. As we have written about before, the VF8 comes standard with pretty much everything a car buyer would want, including a Head-Up Display (HUD), a suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and the best EV warranty of all production cars, which covers the battery system of the VF8 for ten years and unlimited miles, a dual-motor battery pack, and all-wheel drive.

Current VinFast Lease Offers

The current leasing specials for the 2024 VF8 have qualified customers able to pay just $199 per month with $0 down for 36 months for the base Eco trim or $249 per month for the Plus trim level. The lease allows for 10,000 miles per year. There is no car company, especially no other manufacturer of electric cars, that will over this.

Nissan Ariya vs. VF8

Nissan’s EV, the Ariya, has a base MSRP of $40,980 for the Engage FWD trim level, which is a bit less expensive than the VF8. Granted, the Ariya only has a range of 216 miles compared to 264 miles for the VF8 Eco. Nissan is offering their EV, which has a slightly lower base MSRP, for $289 per month for 24 months, with $4,119 due at signing. There is less range and fewer standard options, but higher monthly lease payments and more due before buyers can drive away.

The Germans vs. VinFast

Many luxury brands have nice EVs. However, they are all costly, especially for what you get. The BMW iX xDrive50 is a new SUV-like electric vehicle from the German brand. With $6,419 due at signing, owners can drive off paying $699 per month. It’s a similar situation when you look at leasing a 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+, which will cost you $7,093 at signing, only to still pay $599 per month over 36 months.

Ford and Chevy vs. VinFast

Let’s say you want something more American. If you want a Ford Mach-E Premium AWD 4P, you can have one for $307 a month for 36 months… after you put down $5,516. Or, you can go for one of the new Chevrolet EVs, the Blazer or Equinox EV. For a 2024 Equinox EV 2LT FWD, buyers can pay $299 per month for 24 months with $3,169 down or $369 per month for 24 months with $3,139 due at signing for a Blazer EV LT eAWD.

What Are You Really Paying For?

All of these lease “specials” beg the question: what are you really paying for? While each one of the previously mentioned EVs are nice vehicles, can you truly say you are getting more vehicle for your money? It doesn’t seem like it.

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September 1, 2024September 27, 2024

VF8 vs Lyriq

The VinFast VF8 is being seen as a good luxury EV that doesn’t break the bank. Compared to most other luxury electric vehicles on the market, the VF8 is not just a bargain but also continues to get better and better with over-the-air (OTA) updates.

VF8 Power and Performance

The VinFast VF8 features two trim levels for buyers: the base Eco and the Plus trim. Both models have an 87.7 kWh dual-motor battery pack with standard all-wheel drive, which are two things that are typically optional in most EVs. The Eco trim has 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque that can get owners from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. Stepping up to the Plus trim gives buyers 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque and will reach 60 mph in less than 5.5 seconds.

Cadillac Power and Performance

Cadillac’s Lyriq EV comes standard with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive optional. The RWD model comes with 340 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, while AWD models have 500 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. This makes the Cadillac faster than the VF8 to 60 mph, which takes 5.7 seconds in RWD form and 4.6 seconds with AWD according to Car and Driver.

Pricing For Both EVs

For 2024, the base Cadillac Lyriq Tech RWD has a starting MSRP of $58,590, which swells to $62,090 for a standard Tech trim with all-wheel drive. The VinFast VF8, on the other hand, has a base MSRP of just $46,000 for an Eco model and $51,800 for the Plus model. When leasing, buyers can get the Eco nationwide for just $249 a month with $999 down for 36 months or $299 per month for the Plus. Cadillac is currently offering the Lyriq Tech AWD for $479 a month for 24 months, with $4,899 due at signing.

Sony RIDEVU

All VinFast vehicles also come equipped with something that the Cadillac can’t have: RIDEVU, which is a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment that provides the ability to stream thousands of shows and movies from Sony’s collection to be watched straight on the in-car 15.6-inch infotainment screen, or via a laptop, smartphone, or tablet that is connected to the vehicle’s WiFi.

Quite Possibly the Best Warranty in The World

The pièce de resistance with all VinFast vehicles is the electric battery system warranty. The Cadillac Lyriq EV comes with an 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty system, which is pretty standard in the industry. However, VinFast takes this up a notch and gives owners a 10-year, unlimited-mile warranty for the battery system.

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August 15, 2024August 27, 2024

VinFast VF8 Interior Prioritizes the Driver

Cars in the modern era feature so many different distractions for drivers. There’s an infotainment screen, sometimes a thousand buttons, or an extra screen in place of the buttons. Then, there is an entire gauge cluster display, a thousand chimes, and bongs that all mean something different. The VinFast VF8, however, prioritizes the driver and their comfort.

One Screen to Rule Them All

Instead of a mile of displays across the dashboard, the VF8 gives the driver and passenger just one screen to worry about, a standard 15.6-inch touchscreen display that not only shows all of the pertinent information while driving but also the ability to customize the display and what apps and widgets you prefer to be displayed and where on the screen. It is very much like an iPhone or Android smartphone. This way, you know exactly where to reach when you need to go into a program like your navigation maps or search through your podcasts and music.

HUD Is Standard Here

Also standard on all VinFast VF8 trim levels is a beautiful head-up display that gives drivers precisely what they need to see. This includes the vehicle’s speed, range, navigation information, and more. A HUD is the ultimate safety feature that so few EVs include. For instance, Rivian, VW, and others do not offer a head-up as standard, nor is it even an optional extra on any of their electric models. Statistically speaking, when there is less need to look around the cabin of your vehicle or just glance down at your speed for a second, there are fewer chances that you will be involved in a traffic accident.

Sony RIDEVU

Another feature that is overlooked is in-car entertainment. With RIDEVU by Sony Pictures Entertainment, your VF8 becomes a movie theater for all occupants. If the vehicle is parked, you can watch up to 2,000 different Sony movies and TV shows right on the in-car display. While driving, passengers can use the in-car WiFi to access the RIDEVU app on their phone, tablet, or laptop to watch content. Another fact is that there is less noise and distractions from passengers, which also drastically reduces the number of accidents on the roads.

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July 20, 2024August 14, 2024

VinFast VF8 vs Volkswagen ID.4

The 2024 VinFast VF8 is starting to hit great strides in the American market with some of the strongest lease and purchase options available to electric vehicle customers. It’s no surprise that buyers are starting to see what makes the VF8 a great choice, whether it be the 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty that no other automaker has or its smartphone app that makes paying for charging and scheduling maintenance easier than ever. It might also be the company’s unique deal with Sony to bring their movie and TV show collection into VinFast vehicles that can be watched using the vehicle infotainment displays and smart devices while in VinFast cars.

A New EV In A Crowded EV World

It certainly helps customers see a new side of EV ownership when there are so many great ways to enjoy their car outside of just driving it. This is why, when compared to legacy car manufacturers’ EV offerings, like the Volkswagen ID.4, the VF8 is the better choice.

Better Features For Less Money

The VF8 is available in Eco and Plus trim levels with an 87.7 kWh dual-motor battery system and standard all-wheel drive. This is radically different from other EV brands, where dual motors and all-wheel drive are optional. The ID.4 AWD Pro has a base MSRP of $50,180, while the base VF8 Eco starts from $46,000. The VF8 also has a head-up display as standard, which is not available on any of the ID.4 trim levels.

Less Range Anxiety, More Range Calmness

Range is always a talking point with EVs, especially newer EV vehicles that have not been on the market long. However, this is an area where the VinFast VF8 does well for potential buyers. The base model Eco trim has an EPA-estimated 264 mile range, which is quite a bit more than the standard Volkswagen ID.4 with just 209 miles and rear-wheel drive. Opting for the ID.4 AWD Pro gets the range to jump to 263. Unlike the Volkswagen, which can only tow up to 2,700 lbs in higher trim levels, all VF8 models can tow up to 4,000 lbs when properly equipped.

Not Flashy Speed, But Plenty Fast

While many EVs try to be flashy with extremely fast 0-60 times, the VF8 is not meant to be a speed demon like some. That being said, it will still get up and go, with a 0-60 mph time of only 5.0 seconds, which is much faster than the Volkswagen ID.4’s 7.3 seconds.

A Warranty That Wins

In the end, buyers who are worried about investing in a young EV brand like VinFast can rest assured that there is no other automaker that offers a better warranty, including Volkswagen. The ID.4 has a 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty that covers that vehicle from bumper to bumper with an extra 8-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty. The VinFast VF8, on the other hand, has a 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty.

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