Introduction
Between budgeting for textbooks, tuition, and tight schedules, college students need a vehicle that’s practical, reliable, and affordable to drive. Check out the VinFast VF 8, a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV that delivers on performance, style, and value.
Whether commuting to campus in St. Petersburg or Tampa, running errands around town, or taking a weekend trip with friends, the VF 8 offers the perfect mix of smart technology, spacious comfort, and eco-friendly power. Read about the features and performance of the VinFast VF 8, and see why it's the perfect EV for student life on a budget.
Key Takeaways
- The VinFast V8 is stylish and comfortable, featuring advanced safety technology both inside and outside.
- The VinFast V8 is easy to charge and monitor with VinFast home and portable charging accessories and the VinFast app.
- The VinFast VF 8 has special features, including advanced driver assistance systems and Camp, Pet, and Valet Modes.
Stylish and Smart
The VinFast VF 8 is styled by design using Pininfarina, an Italian design house that created the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica, driven by Michael Jordan. This new mid-size crossover SUV comes in two trims: Eco and Plus. These two trims are packed inside and out with safety and innovative features, all in a sophisticated SUV that exudes comfort and style, which is exactly what every college student wants in a ride.
The 2025 VinFast VF 8 Eco and VF 8 Plus trims both feature LED headlights and taillights, fog lights, power-folding side mirrors with auto-dimming and reverse link, rain-sensing wipers, and the Follow Me Home headlights function that lights your way for less than a minute, allowing you to exit safely and reach your path or doorway.
The VF 8 interior is comfortable and spacious, with room for five passengers who travel in style sitting on vegan leather power-adjustable heated seats. You also get a premium vegan leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, rear foot vents for a well-ventilated cabin that is easy to cool and heat, a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, a Head-Up display, USB ports, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and room for bags and more.
Electric Performance, Budget Efficiency
The VF 8 Eco and Plus trims both feature all-wheel drive (AWD) and come equipped with a dual motor and an 87.7 kWh battery. The VF 8 Plus produces slightly more horsepower and completes the 0-60 MPH sprint a second faster in the Car and Driver test.
Charging the VF 8 is easy with the VinFast Home Charger, which is durable, fast, and certified by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and UL (Underwriters Laboratories) for safety and performance. The SAE J1772 connector is universal, which means you can charge any North American electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV).
With the VinFast Portable Charger, you can charge at home or while on the road with Level 1 or Level 2 charging. Your kit includes a 120V adaptor plug for slower charging and a 240V adaptor plug NEMA 14-50 for faster charging.
As far as getting the most value with electric efficiency, the VinFast VF 8 gets an EPA-rated 76 MPGe combined in the city and on the highway. On a fully charged battery, you can go 235 miles, and what’s great about the VF 8 is the convenience of the connected VinFast App that helps you locate charging stations and much more.
Safety Features and Special Modes
The new VF 8 Eco and Plus trims have safety features and special modes for adaptive driving. The VF 8 safety features include advanced driver assistance systems with Highway Driving Assist, Lane Assist, Cruise Assist, Collision Assist, Collision Warning, Collision Mitigation, Park Assist, and Automatic High Beams.
There are three special modes: Camp Mode, Pet Mode, and Valet Mode. You can activate these modes on your 15.6-inch touchscreen or the VinFast app. In Camp Mode, your VF 8 allows features like the infotainment system so you can stream media, supply power to USB ports, and operate the air conditioning and heat while the vehicle is parked.
In Pet Mode, you can quickly run an errand inside without your pet, which may remain inside the temperature-controlled cabin that locks and displays a message to passersby indicating that Pet Mode is active and your pet is safe. In Valet Mode, another driver can operate your car with restricted access to your settings and features, ideal for valet, car wash, or detailing services.
The Electric College Car
The VinFast VF 8 is the ideal car for any college student, from first-year students to independent graduate students who need to make every dollar count to better manage their budgets.
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