VinFast VF 3 'Mini-SUV' Globally Revealed with 36-minute Fast Charging and 210km Range

The VF 3, VinFast's affordable all-electric SUV, made its global debut in Vietnam in June 2023. Featuring a rugged design like the Maruti Suzuki Jimny, the VinFast VF 3 is a 'mini-eSUV' with an upright profile and a four-seat layout, making an ideal city runabout. The bookings for the electric vehicle began earlier this month and, according to VinFast, it racked up more than 27,000 non-refundable orders for the VF 3 within 66 hours of the commencement in the home country. The deliveries are expected to take place in August 2024 in Vietnam. 

That much we all knew. In a breakthrough, the Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has finally revealed the technical specifications of its small electric SUV. Offered in two variants – Eco and Plus – the VinFast VF 3 is equipped with a rear axle-mounted electric motor, which is tuned to produce 43bhp and 110Nm of peak torque. 

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With these output figures, the VinFast VF 3 is said to accelerate from 0 to 50km/h in 5.3 seconds. The VF 3 EV houses an 18.64kWh battery pack offering a claimed range of up to 210km (NEDC cycle) on a single charge. Using a suitable fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 70 per cent in 36 minutes. 

VinFast VF 3: Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the VinFast VF 3 measures 3,190mm in length, 1,679mm in width, and 1,622mm in height, making it 216mm longer, 174mm wider, and 18mm shorter than the MG Comet EV. It features a 2,075mm long wheelbase and 191mm ground clearance. 

VinFast VF 3: Interior

On the Inside, you will find a 10.0-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, in addition to connected car tech and foldable second-row seats offering 550 litres of storage capacity. For the driver, there is a digital instrument cluster and multi-function steering wheel. Other bits include automatic climate control, cruise control, and dual airbags.

VinFast VF 3: Price

In Vietnam, the VinFast VF 3 EV wears a price tag of VND 322 million (roughly Rs 10.54 lakh). The same vehicle without the battery sets you back by VND 240 million (roughly Rs 7.86 lakh). 

VinFast VF 3: Will it Come to India?

While the company has yet to make it official, it did file a design patent for the VF 3 in India, suggesting that the VF 3 could arrive on our market. If launched in India, the VinFast VF 3 will rival the MG Comet EV and the Baojun Yep. The latter is based on the same Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform as the MG Comet EV.  

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Nevertheless, we do know that VinFast will bring in its two products – the VF e34 compact SUV and the VF 5 crossover hatchback – in the latter part of FY2025 in India.