During the VF 7 model launch event, VinFast made an official announcement about the introduction of a new battery version for the VF 8 and VF 9 models in Vietnam. The new battery version comes with higher prices ranging from 55 to 111 million VND compared to the previous versions.
Notably, alongside the current version that uses SDI battery, VinFast VF 8 and VF 9 will now offer a version that utilizes CATL battery.
This CATL battery is the result of a collaboration between VinFast and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) – the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer. CATL is also a battery supplier for major car manufacturers like Tesla, GM, Volkswagen, and BMW.
VinFast emphasizes that the new battery version of VF 8 and VF 9 benefits from higher energy pack density due to optimized material selection and design.
This new battery pack is also water-resistant, dustproof with IP68 protection, and exhibits excellent charging/discharging capabilities even in low-temperature environments.
As of now, VinFast has not disclosed the capacity, operating range, and charging time of the new battery version. Currently, the SDI battery version of VinFast VF 8 offers an operating range of 400 to 420 km, while VinFast VF 9 has an operating range of 423 to 438 km.
In terms of pricing, the CATL battery version also comes at a higher cost. Under the new pricing policy, the VinFast VF 8 Eco version with CATL battery will have a price increase of 50.5 to 64.5 million VND compared to the SDI battery version. The price range for the Plus version also rises from 63.5 to 73.5 million VND.
For the VF 9 Eco model, the CATL battery version will have a price difference of 75 to 99 million VND, while the Plus version will be priced 84 to 111 million VND higher than the SDI battery option.
Customers who have placed a deposit for the SDI version can opt to pay the price difference for the CATL battery version if desired.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)
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