VinFast VF9

VinFast VF 9: The Flagship Family Hauler

The VF 9 is VinFast’s largest and most premium mass-market offering a three-row full-size electric SUV that seats seven and is designed to challenge the likes of the Tesla Model X and Kia EV9 in global markets.

The VF 9 measures over 5.1 metres long, has a wheelbase of over 3.1 metres, and a ground clearance of up to 183.5 mm. It comes with a 123 kWh battery pack, a claimed range of up to 531 km, and an AWD setup with dual electric motors producing a combined 408 PS and 620 Nm. Its battery charges from 10 to 70 percent in 35 minutes using a DC fast charger. 

In the US market, the VF 9 Plus carries an MSRP of $64,100 a substantial price for a brand that has yet to establish meaningful reliability credentials in North America. VinFast has responded with aggressive incentives: 0% APR financing for up to 84 months and $7,500 retail bonus cash have been offered on the 2024 VF 9 Plus through early 2026.  These are extraordinary deals that speak to the difficulty VinFast is having moving metal in America.

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HOW DOES THE VF9 COMPARE vs. Tesla Model X & Kia EV9?

• The VF 9’s 123 kWh battery and 531 km claimed range are genuinely competitive figures,  and the $64,100 starting price undercuts the Tesla Model X (which starts around $79,990) by a meaningful margin. The Kia EV9, starting around $54,900 with three rows and impressive real-world range, is a more direct rival and arrives with Kia’s established brand trust and service network.
• The VF 9’s case is not hopeless on paper. Its massive battery, seven-seat layout, and substantial incentives make it an intriguing option for adventurous buyers. But the VF 9 received similarly negative reviews from automotive press, and the company’s service network in North America is now dangerously thin.  Buying a $64,000 vehicle from a brand with fewer than 21 active dealers nationally requires a leap of faith that most family car buyers are understandably unwilling to make.