USA EV Comparison: VinFast VF 8 Plus vs Tesla Model Y Performance

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) for as low as $20886, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) begins at $18999.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Years of Production 2023-2024 2020-2025
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Vietnam China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $54490
Price USA (Used) $20886 $18999
GCC Score 5.9 7.7

Range and Efficiency

Even though the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Range (EPA) 191 mi 303 mi
Range (WLTP) 249 mi 319 mi
Range (GCC) 196 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 86 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 41.8 kWh/100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.39 mi/kWh 3.73 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 3.4 7.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) is limited to 11 kW.

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11.5 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 6.6 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 393 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 527 hp
Motor Torque 457 lb-ft 487 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.3 s 3.5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 155 mph
Performance Score 5.5 6.6

Dimensions

The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).

The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Length 187 in 187 in
Width (with Mirrors) 87.4 in 83.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 76.1 in 75.6 in
Height 65.6 in 63.9 in
Wheelbase 116.1 in 113.8 in

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2023-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).

Property VinFast VF 8 Plus Tesla Model Y Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5732 lb 4398 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 13.3 ft3 30.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 48 ft3 72.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2.7 ft3 4.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 3968.3 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.3 7.7
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