2023 VinFast VF8 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,968lb
- Eco AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,968 lb.
- Rank 81 of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,968 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,174 lb
- Margin
- 868 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 65% of 4,740 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,968 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,174 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,174 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,174 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,968 lb: Eco AWD, $46,000.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco AWD | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 4,740 lb | $46,000 |
| Eco AWD 87.7 kWh | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 5,410 lb to 5,732 lb | $46,000 |
| Eco AWD 82 kWh | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 5,410 lb to 5,732 lb | $46,900 |
| Eco City Edition AWD | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 4,740 lb | $49,900 |
| Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 4,740 lb | $51,800 |
| Plus AWD 87.7 kWh | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 5,553 lb to 5,732 lb | $51,800 |
| Plus AWD 82 kWh | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 5,553 lb to 5,732 lb | $52,400 |
| Plus City Edition AWD | electric | AWD | 3,968 lb | 4,740 lb | $55,400 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2025: 3,968 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| VinFast VF8 (this car) | 3,968 lb | Eco AWD | $46,000 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 lb | S AWD | $45,000 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3,000 lb | Sprint AWD | $48,575 |
| BMW X3 | 3,000 lb | sDrive30i RWD | $46,200 |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | 2,000 lb | Ti AWD | $44,995 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree