VinFast officially launches the VF 7 smart electric car in the C segment. With its bold design, advanced technology, and superior performance, VF 7 is positioned as the leading model in the era of electric mobility.
VF 7 is the 6th smart electric SUV model, completing VinFast’s range of pure electric SUVs, covering all segments from A to E.
VinFast VF 7 comes in two versions: Base and Plus, designed in the “Asymmetric Aerospace” language by Torino Design (Italy), embodying freedom, technology, trendiness, and personality.
The front and rear of the car are highlighted by VinFast’s characteristic wing-shaped LED lights. The coupe-like sloping roof, large wheel arches, and 20-inch alloy wheels contribute to a strong and sporty look.
With a length of 4,545mm (wheelbase of 2,840 mm), width of 1,890mm, height of 1,635.75mm, and ground clearance of 190mm, VF 7 offers a spacious and luxurious interior with premium leather seats.
VF 7 is designed with the driver in mind, with interior highlights such as a large 12.9-inch touchscreen entertainment display, a heads-up display (HUD) system, a unique two-tone D-cut steering wheel, and exquisitely designed piano-like shift buttons.
To enhance personalization, VF 7 offers 6 exterior color options and 2 interior color options. The Plus version also allows the option for a panoramic glass roof, providing a luxurious and superior experience compared to the C segment.
In terms of performance, VinFast equips the VF 7 Plus version with two electric motors with a maximum total power of up to 260 kW (equivalent to 349 horsepower), maximum torque of 500 Nm, and an all-wheel-drive system, making it the most powerful machine in its segment. Combined with a 75.3 kWh battery pack, the car can travel up to 431 km per full charge (according to WLTP standards).
Meanwhile, the VF 7 Base version is equipped with a single electric motor with a maximum power of 130 kW (equivalent to 174 horsepower), maximum torque of 250 Nm, and a 59.6 kWh battery pack, allowing a maximum range of 375 km per full charge (according to WLTP standards). While the Plus version caters to maximum speed and long-distance travel, the Base version offers style and flexibility for urban driving.
In terms of safety features, the car is equipped with 8 airbags and full range of advanced active safety systems such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (BA), electronic stability control (ESC), traction control system (TCS), hill start assist (HSA), roll-over mitigation (ROM), etc. Especially, the Plus version is equipped with an advanced ADAS driving assistance system with 11 basic features and 15 advanced features. At the time of delivery, VF 7 will have basic ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic warning, blind-spot warning, door opening warning, emergency automatic front braking, 360-degree camera system… Other features will be updated remotely by VinFast for free in 2024.
Both versions come with the VF Connect smart service package, which offers advanced technologies and smart features such as a virtual assistant capable of interacting in Vietnamese in different regions, voice-controlled car operation and inquiries, stand-up comedy storytelling, automatic emergency calling, unauthorized intrusion monitoring and alert, real-time vehicle monitoring and display… These features are only available on VinFast electric cars and are completely different from other gasoline models in the same segment.
The base price of the VinFast VF 7 is 850 million VND (excluding the battery) and 999 million VND (including the battery); the Plus version is priced at 999 million VND (excluding the battery) and 1.199 billion VND (including the battery).
VinFast offers a battery subscription package starting from 2.9 million VND/month for a maximum travel distance of 3,000 km/month, and 4.8 million VND/month for over 3,000 km. The battery subscription deposit is 41 million VND, which will be refunded to customers when they terminate the battery subscription contract, return the battery to VinFast, or transfer the car and battery to someone else.
The car comes with a 10-year or 200,000 km warranty (whichever comes first), and the accompanying battery has a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty. In addition, customers are supported by a range of unique after-sales services specifically for VinFast electric cars, including Mobile Service, Mobile Charging, 24/7 Roadside Assistance, Special Support for incidents caused by manufacturer’s defects, Commitment to repurchase used electric cars after 5 years… The public charging station system covering highways, urban areas, schools, hospitals, shopping centers… in 63 provinces and cities also makes it convenient and easy to use VinFast electric cars nationwide.
VinFast will officially start accepting deposits for VF 7 from 12 p.m. on December 2, 2023, at VinFast showrooms and dealerships nationwide or through the website https://reserve.vinfastauto.com. With a non-refundable deposit of 50 million VND, customers who place a VF 7 deposit before 24 hours on December 30, 2023, will receive a 30 million VND discount (deducted from the car price), as well as a free one-year public charging service. These benefits will not apply if the customer transfers the deposit to another person to purchase the car.
It is expected that the first commercial VF 7 cars will be delivered to customers before the Lunar New Year.
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