2025 VinFast VF8 range and charging cost
Range, Eco AWD
256miles
- 44.3 to 46.2 kWh per 100 miles.
- 73 MPGe.
- 18 miles below the median of 78 EVs (2025).
- 2 trims: 235 to 256 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco AWD | AWD | 256 | 44.3 to 46.2 | 73 | $20.09 | $942 |
| Plus AWD | AWD | 235 | 44.3 to 46.2 | 76 | $17.72 | $905 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Eco AWD, 46.2 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $20.09
- Per mile
- 7.8 cents
- Per month
- $78
- Per year
- $942
- Median 2025 SUV: 24 mpg, 13.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $658 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | N/A | 150 | N/A | N/A | 87.7 |
| All | CCS1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Yes. A 120 V outlet adds 30 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Eco AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 46.2 | $7.85 |
| 300 miles | 138.5 | $23.55 |
| 500 miles | 230.9 | $39.25 |
| 1,000 miles | 461.7 | $78.49 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $68
- Per year
- $816
- Miles a month
- 867
Eco AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VinFast VF8 | Eco AWD | 256 mi range | |
| 2025 Genesis GV70 | 2.5T AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 250 FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q5 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Buick Enclave | Preferred FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | Long Range RWD | 335 mi range | |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | B5 AWD Core | 26 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree