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October 1, 2024October 31, 2024

Top 5 tips for road-tripping in your VinFast EV

Some people may think that taking a road trip in an electric vehicle is a very risky or scary task. However, just like with a gas-powered car, if you plan accordingly and understand where and how long you will have to stop to charge along the way, it really isn’t much different than driving a non-EV.

1: Plan Your Trip Using the Car’s Navigation System

Luckily, the VinFast VF8 also makes it easy to plan a road trip by simply inputting your destination into the in-car navigation system that will take into account charging stations and intervals to ensure you don’t have to get range anxiety along the way. And don’t worry, charging from 10% battery up to 70% takes just 31 minutes. Timing your charging stops with bathroom and eating breaks will help pass the time more quickly.

2: Make Sure Your Maintenance Is Taken Care of

While an EV doesn’t need most traditional services, such as an oil change, it is still crucial to check that your tires are in good shape, or if they need to be rotated, you should do that before your trip. Tires are not only important for ride quality or traction in poor weather conditions, but also to braking and driving range. Tires that are over or underinflated can have quite an impact on driving range and stopping distances, as well as overall ride quality.

3: Have The VinFast Mobile App Downloaded with Payment Attached

The VinFast mobile app allows users to basically go up to any EV charging station and get started without having to first download that charging company’s app. However, you should make sure that the app is updated and that you have a good form of payment attached to the app so that you can easily pay for your charging. Most other car companies don’t have any of the charging stations’ apps featured in their app. However, the VinFast app does. This way, you only need one app to charge your car versus having half a dozen with your credit card information attached to all of them.

4: Use Your Cruise Control as Much as Possible

One of the best ways to maximize your range and driving efficiency is to utilize your cruise control system. Thanks to the cruise control, it can handle acceleration and braking for you as well as steering to keep you in your respective lane. Using these systems helps the vehicle maintain one speed that won’t fluctuate as often. The more you are on and off of the accelerator, the more energy you are using. If you are in traffic, the regenerative braking system will help to return some of the energy lost and convert it to range.

5: Chill With the AC Usage

Too much use of the air conditioning system can have negative impacts on range. For instance, a 2019 study by AAA said that running the air conditioning at the highest speed for long periods has as much as a 17% impact on your range. Before driving off, you should properly cool your interior while charging for about 5-10 minutes before driving off. From there, you can leave the system in eco or auto modes to help maintain a proper temperature and fan speed that won’t reduce your driving range.

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 15, 2024September 27, 2024

Dollars and Sense – VF9 vs. Grand Highlander Hybrid vs. XC90 PHEV

The VinFast VF9 will be arriving at dealers soon, and like the VF8, there are plenty of reasons why you should lease or buy one. Starting with a base MSRP of $69,800 for the Eco trim and $73,800 for the Plus, up to 330 miles of range, a 10-year, unlimited-mile battery warranty that is the best in the industry, standard Head-Up Display, standard all-wheel drive, and a lease special of $529 per month for 24 months with just $2,000 down.

Standard Features on the VF9

While there is still some information to come, the VinFast VF9 has two trim levels, Eco and Plus, and three rows with the capacity to handle up to seven passengers. The second-row passengers can adjust their seats up to four different ways, and there are up to 8 USB-A ports with a single 90-watt USB-C charging port for rear passengers.

Safety Is Most Important

Both VF9 trim levels come standard with 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.

Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

Toyota’s Grand Highlander Hybrid is the company’s largest SUV to date and starts from $46,415 for the base XLE front-wheel drive model. However, the Hybrid Max Platinum is more suited to compare against the VF9 with its loaded price of $64,264. While you may be thinking, “Why are you comparing a hybrid Toyota SUV to an electric VinFast?” There is an easy answer. You see, Toyota currently doesn’t have any purchase or lease specials for the Grand Highlander Hybrid, which means that people are paying full price. For a vehicle that is nearly $65,000, putting $5,000 down, whether in cash or as a trade, equals out to be about $1,200 per month for five years.

Volvo XC90 Recharge

The Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV starts at $73,195 for the Core T8 AWD plug-in, which can drive up to 32 miles at a full charge. The Recharge has a 14.7 kWh battery pack that offers 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque. Sadly, like the Grand Highlander, Volvo does not have great specials when it comes to buying or leasing the XC90. Buyers can lease the Core T8 AWD from $799 per month for 36 months, with $5,245 due at signing.

Why The VinFast VF9 Reigns Supreme

While the Toyota and Volvo are both nice options as three-row SUVs, the VinFast VF9 is the vehicle that brings more standard equipment for its base price and gives potential customers an easy entry into owning their first electric vehicle, especially one that is so well-suited for families with multiple children and even pets.

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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.

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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 27, 2024

The VinFast VF8 Is The First Honest EV

Car manufacturers are synonymous with using flowery language and various tactics to get you into the dealership to buy or lease a new car, truck, or SUV. The problem is that they will advertise the price of a car and you’ll think, “Wow, what a great price!” only to be surprised when you get to the dealership and notice that great price is for a base car that has maybe two options. In order to get the vehicle pictured you’ll need to add about $10,000 or more to the purchase price.

VinFast Believes In Getting Your Money’s Worth

VinFast does not believe in this practice, as all of their cars are well optioned, even for the base models. Take, for instance, the VF8, which comes in two different trim levels: Eco and Plus. You would think that you’d have to move up to the Plus to get meaningful options, especially special features like Head-Up Display, premium interior materials, and special safety features. However, that isn’t the case, as even the “base” Eco model comes standard with HUD (Head-Up Display), premium vegan leather, and every safety feature available, including 11 airbags.

No Hidden Fees Or Paywalls

Some automakers are even hiding some of their best features behind a paywall or subscription service. Or, if they aren’t doing it, they’re talking about doing it to make more money after you have already bought your car. This isn’t the case with VinFast. Every feature and option is laid out for you to choose from the moment you spec your car, or when you pick a specific model on the dealership lot. No hidden fees, no pay-for-features, just an honest EV that gives you what you need without trying to convince you to pay more.

A Warranty That Products Your Investment

More than being honest, VinFast also believes in their product, and they want customers to feel protected and like they won’t be stranded if something happens. That’s why every new VinFast receives a 12-year, unlimited mileage warranty just for the battery system alone. That means that if you purchase a VinFast today or at the end of a 36-month lease, you will have 12 years of free coverage if your battery has any issues, or if you start to see major range degradation. No other automaker has that sort of guarantee. Not Mercedes-Benz, not Tesla, not BMW, not Volkswagen, not Ford, not General Motors; no one.

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