Business Wire·Jun 16, 2026, 9:33 AM ET

The VinFast VF 8 and the Power of a First EV Experience

An MIT study published in Environmental Research Letters confirms EVs reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% to 60% compared to gasoline vehicles.
Driver hesitation to switch to EVs stems from inertia & unfamiliarity with charging, winter performance, & long-distance driving.
The VinFast VF 8 addresses these concerns through instant torque acceleration & a responsive electric motor.
The mid-size VF 8 features family-oriented design elements including heated front & rear seats, a heated steering wheel, & versatile cargo space up to 1,373 litres.
Driver assistance features help reduce fatigue during long highway commutes & road trips.
Owner Milan M. completed a 2,000-kilometre round trip from Hamilton to New York City, learning charging networks & trip planning firsthand.
Owner Sylvain C. has driven approximately 85,000 kilometres in less than two years without regret.
VinFast offers a 10-year or 200,000-kilometre vehicle warranty & a 10-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty for non-commercial use in Canada.
The article concludes that firsthand driving experience is more effective than reviews for convincing drivers to adopt EV technology.