The 2025 VinFast VF8 and Tesla Model Y compete for your attention with their stunning all-electric capabilities and stylish cabins. But which model has more of what you want in a new EV? Our comparison guide takes a closer look at these small electric SUVs.
Key Takeaways
- Choose the VinFast VF8 to enjoy the most incredible leasing deal in America!
- Both EVs take you pretty far on a full battery, but the Model Y travels the furthest.
- No matter which model you select, you’ll enjoy a roomy, luxurious interior. However, the VF8 delivers a high-end experience at the best price!
- VinFast’s best-in-class warranty coverage means maximum peace of mind!
Best Price: 2025 VinFast VF8
How do the VinFast VF8 and Model Y compare when it comes to price? If you’re looking to lease, there’s no better option than the VF8! In fact, you won’t find a more affordable way to drive home in a new EV right now. As of this writing*, you can lease the VF8 Eco starting at $279 per month, with $0 down and a $0 deposit. The more luxurious VF8 Plus is only a little more expensive, with leasing options from $329 per month! If you’d rather finance your EV, the 2025 VinFast VF8 delivers upscale electric cruising at a great price, starting at $39,900.
Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y can force you to spend a lot more money, especially if you decide to lease. You can lease the entry-level Long Range RWD trim model from $399* a month. Fees due at signing include a $3,000 downpayment and $695 acquisition fee. Leasing the Long Range All-Wheel Drive model is even more expensive, from $499* a month. Prefer to finance? The Model Y starts at $44,990. If you qualify for the $7,500 tax credit, however, you can cut that figure down to $37,490. Just make sure you get your Model Y before September 30, 2025, when the tax credit expires!
*Prices as of 7/9/25.
Longest Driving Range: 2025 Tesla Model Y
Planning some family road trips? The Model Y can travel the furthest up the coast before it needs a recharge. Like the name suggests, the Long Range RWD stays on the road the longest, traveling up to 337 miles on a full battery. But Model Y each trim model is a little different! Where the Long Range All-Wheel Drive trim is rated for 311 miles, the more powerful Performance lasts just 277 miles.
2025 Tesla Model Y EPA Ratings
- Long Range RWD: 125 MPGe (134 city/117 highway)
- Long Range AWD: 117 MPGe (123 city/111 highway)
- Performance AWD: 104 MPGe (110 city/97 highway)
While the VinFast VF8 isn’t quite as thrifty, it can take the average American through the week before it’s time for a recharge. The entry-level Eco model offers maximum longevity, with a 256-mile range. The more luxurious VF8 Plus is a little more powerful, giving you 402 horsepower where the Eco supplies 349 horses. It’s therefore a little less efficient, traveling an estimated 235 miles on a full battery.
2025 VinFast VF8 EPA Ratings
- Plus: 76 MPGe (73 city/80 highway)
- Eco: 73 MPGe (77 city/69 highway)
Both of these electric SUVs come standard with luxurious accommodations and tech features! But the VF8 takes the lead here. For starters, it delivers a cushy ride at the best price. The entry-level Eco trim is decked out with amenities Florida drivers love, including dual-zone automatic climate control, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a head-up display. VinFast’s ultramodern EV even helps you stay out of trouble, thanks to standard safety features like lane-keeping assistance and a 360-degree camera system.
Better still, the VF8 offers features you can’t get from any Tesla. For example, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity make it easy to connect your phone to the infotainment system. VinFast was also the first automaker to roll out Sony’s streaming app, RIDEVU. While your VF8 is in motion, passengers can use RIDEVU to stream movies on up to six devices. When the vehicle is parked — while you’re recharging at your local DC Fast Charge station, for instance — you can stream movies on the central touchscreen.
Meanwhile, the Model Y delivers many of the same luxury features as the VF8, from heated front seats to advanced driver assistance systems. Like the VF8, this Tesla EV is big on driving aids, from adaptive cruise control to lane-keeping assistance. However, the Model Y lags behind when it comes to infotainment. Without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, accessing your music collection gets complicated. And you don’t want your teen driver to be tempted to watch movies on the Model Y’s touchscreen while the car is in motion!
Warranty Coverage: 2025 VinFast VF8
Planning to purchase your EV? In that case, VinFast’s warranty is especially enticing. With battery coverage that lasts a solid decade — and includes unlimited mileage! — you’ll be in your carefree cruising era for a long time to come. If anything goes wrong, just use VinFast’s 24-seven roadside assistance to help you get back on track.
VinFast Limited Warranty
- 10-year/125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage
- 10-year/unlimited-mile battery coverage
- 24/7 roadside assistance
No matter how you look at it, Tesla’s warranty coverage doesn’t last nearly as long. VinFast gives you more than twice as much basic vehicle coverage as Tesla. And when it comes to battery terms, VinFast lets you drive around for two extra years (with unlimited mileage!) by comparison.
Tesla Limited Warranty
- Four-year/50,000-mile basic vehicle coverage
- Eight-year/120,000-mile battery and drive unit coverage
- 24/7 roadside assistance for the duration of the basic vehicle limited warranty
The Best Deal on a New EV
The VinFast VF8 bolsters your budget so much that it seems foolish to choose any other EV. Better still, this small SUV delivers the kind of comfort, style, and performance you’d expect from a much pricier model. Ready to transform your daily drive? Visit us at Alan Jay to meet the VF8 in person!