Video Summary
- The VinFast VF9 is a large electric vehicle with a claimed range of 330 miles.- VinFast had major operations in Australia but closed them down after hiring hundreds of people, including a race track, before firing everyone.
- The reviewer is surprised people are willing to buy a VinFast due to perceived risk.
- The VF9 has a large 123 kWh battery pack and two electric motors.
- The battery size is the same as a Tesla Cybertruck, showing that the VF9's efficiency might not be efficient
- Federal EV tax credits do not apply.
- The pricing for the VF9 has come down by $16,000, which is good news for buyers.
- There are two models the Eco and the Plus, the base price for the Eco starts at $71,000 (including a $1,200 destination and handling fee).
- Deliveries have been delayed for nearly one year, and are expected at the end of September.
- The Plus, the more expensive version, was meant to be 91,000, and it's now $75,000 with the same destination and handling fee.
- There's a charging concern, with people saying the 70% for this vehicle takes 35 minutes, which to him, isn't good enough.
- With the 20" rims that provide 330 miles of range, there is more luxury to the car.
- With 21" rims, that drops down to 291 miles of range, and the reason for that are the wheel sizes.
- VF9 has a horsepower rating of 402, which is similar to a cyber truck.
- The charging speeds are not good.
- 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds for VF9 is below Tesla expectations.
- The reviewer's conclusion is that based on slow charging, risk, and poor EV efficiencies, potential buyers should cancel their preorders. A potential buyer will have greater benefits purchasing Tesla, Rivian or Kia alternatives.
