Switching from Gas to Electric: VF 5 Owners in Awe

Savings Nearly Enough to Buy an Additional VF 3

Expecting a child, Mr. Đức Huy (Hanoi) decided to purchase his family’s first car. The VF 5, the segment’s sales leader, was his top choice after consulting numerous owners. VinFast’s generous promotions for the VF 5 further solidified his decision to commit early.

Priced at 529 million VND (including battery), the VF 5 becomes even more affordable with the full suite of discounts. Buyers like Mr. Huy enjoy a 4% discount, a 10 million VND trade-in bonus for switching from gasoline to electric, and a 10 million VND VinClub gift for registering in Hanoi.

This November, VinFast is going all out with an additional 2 years of comprehensive insurance (valued at 12 million VND, convertible to cash) and free premium color upgrades (worth 8 million VND). As a result, the VF 5’s on-the-road price dips below 500 million VND.

In reality, VF 5 owners save even more, as electric vehicles are currently exempt from 100% of registration fees. “If I bought a gasoline car, the total cost could exceed 200 million VND more. That difference is almost enough to buy an additional VF 3 for my wife’s commute,” Mr. Huy joked.

As a renowned car reviewer for Johnny & SuperCar Vlog and a VF 5 owner, Tới Nguyễn emphasizes that choosing VinFast’s A-SUV was no impulse buy but a well-calculated economic decision.

According to Tới, the VF 5 is also an excellent choice for installment buyers. For young families with modest incomes, transitioning from motorcycles to gasoline cars can cause financial strain. The VF 5’s on-the-road price, over 200 million VND cheaper than gasoline alternatives, is crucial for first-time car buyers balancing their finances.

“Everything We Need, the VF 5 Delivers”

After over a year and 16,000 km with the VF 5, Mr. Hoàng Cao Minh (Hanoi) confirms it’s a comprehensive solution. In the 500 million VND range, the VF 5 stands unmatched with its 134 hp electric motor. Its practical range of over 326 km per charge is ideal for both city and long-distance travel.

The VF 5’s spacious interior comfortably accommodates a family of four. Its connectivity features seamlessly handle work, notifications, and entertainment while driving. “Everything we need, the VF 5 delivers,” Mr. Minh asserts.

Meanwhile, “savings” and “efficiency” are Tới Nguyễn’s keywords for the VF 5’s advantages. Since owning the VF 5, spontaneous trips have increased as fuel costs are no longer a concern. A round trip from Hanoi to Quang Ninh would cost around 1 million VND in gasoline, but with VF 5 and VinFast’s free charging policy, fuel costs are zero. “Just drive until the battery’s low, pull into a V-Green station, charge up, and keep going—no cost at all,” Tới enthuses.

Maintenance costs for the VF 5 are also minimal. Electric vehicles have longer service intervals, and Tới’s first service cost just over 500,000 VND for checks and minor replacements, significantly less than the 3-4 million VND typical for gasoline cars in the same segment.

Echoing Tới’s sentiments, Johnny & Supercar Vlog concludes that alongside its quality, the VF 5’s lower operating costs compared to motorcycles have propelled it to the top of sales charts.

VF 5’s 10-month 2025 sales are 8.6 times higher than the second-place KIA Sonet and nearly 12 times higher than the Toyota Raize

The numbers speak for themselves: in the first 10 months of 2025, 35,406 VF 5 units were delivered, far outpacing competitors like the KIA Sonet (4,113 units) and Toyota Raize (2,909 units).

The VF 5 is solidifying its dominance in Vietnam’s A-SUV segment. With substantial promotions still available, November is the perfect time for Vietnamese consumers to secure this A-SUV with its enticing offers.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)