Global EV Comparison: VinFast VF 8 Plus vs Škoda Enyaq RS
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) has a starting price of €54890, compared to the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...), which starts at €58600.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Vietnam | Czech Republic |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €54890 | €58600 |
| GCC Score | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 447 km | 562 km |
| Range (GCC) | 380 km | 481 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 90 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 87.7 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.1 kWh/100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.33 km/kWh | 6.09 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 8.3 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 185 kW, while the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 185 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) boasts greater motor power.
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 250 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 620 Nm | 679 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.5 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...).
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2221 mm | 2148 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1934 mm | 1879 mm |
| Height | 1667 mm | 1607 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950 mm | 2769 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…), but the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The VinFast VF 8 Plus (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Škoda Enyaq RS (2025-...).
| Property | VinFast VF 8 Plus | Škoda Enyaq RS |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2520 kg | 2236 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 376 l | 585 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1373 l | 1710 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 77 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1200 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.3 | 7 |
