VinFast VF e34 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | VinFast |
Also called | VinFast VF31 |
Production | 2021–present |
Assembly | Cát Hải, Vietnam (VinFast Trading and Production LLC, Hai Phong Plant) |
Designer | Binh X-Five |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) Permanent magnet |
Battery | 44.5 kWh lithium-ion |
Electric range | 300 km (186 mi) (claimed) 285 km (177 mi) (NEDC) |
Plug-in charging | 250 kW DC, 7.4 kW AC |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,611 mm (102.8 in) |
Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
Width | 1,793 mm (70.6 in) |
Height | 1,613 mm (63.5 in) |
Curb weight | 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) |
The VinFast VF e34 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by VinFast of Vingroup since 2021.
In the second half of January 2021, VinFast officially introduced the range of its first electric cars, consisting of three crossovers of different sizes. [1] The smallest of them was the subcompact model called VF e34, [2] which maintains its characteristic proportions with a narrow and high body, as well as a rounded silhouette.
The front section is adorned with two-level headlamps consisting of higher LED daytime running LEDs and lower lenses with road lights. In the passenger compartment, which is kept in a uniformly dark color, the central console is dominated by a vertical, touchscreen display for controlling the multimedia system. Contrary to the previous LUX A2.0 and LUX SA2.0 models, the vehicle was based on an in-house developed platform. [3]
First, the VF e34 will go on sale in the domestic Vietnamese market, where the manufacturer plans to start collecting orders since 24 March 2021, making deliveries from November of the same year. [4] As in the case of the larger VF 8 and VF 9 models, [4] [5]
The car is priced at 690 million VND (US$30,000) with a 10 years warranty, although VinFast is offering a 590 million VND (US$25,600) price and a free 12-month battery subscription for the e34 as an incentive for pre-orders before 30 June 2021. [6] The first batch of VF e34 EVs in Vietnam will come available with a new battery rental package. As part of the package, VinFast has reduced the minimum distance of 1,400 km/month to 500 km/month, VinFast will replace the lithium-ion battery pack in the VF e34 if the recharge capacity drops below 70 percent.
The VF e34 will have a 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) electric motor with torque of 242 N⋅m (178 lb⋅ft) and 18-inches wheels. Thanks to a 42 kWh battery, will be able to reach a range of 300 kilometres (190 mi) on a single charge. [7] The front-wheel-drive VF e34 is powered by a 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 242 N⋅m (178 lb⋅ft) electric motor and suspension is by MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear. It also comes with advanced features such as remote software update, vehicle issue diagnosis and warning, remote customer support, itinerary planning, and a charging station location guide. [8]
According to Vinfast, as of 2021, six months since the launch of the VF e34 electric car model in Vietnam, 25,000 customers have placed orders for the car. [9] The first 25,000 VinFast EV customers will get free battery rental for the first 12 months.
In December 2021, the first batch of 100 Vinfast VF e34s were delivered to Vietnamese customers, the VF e34 also marks VinFast's first battery electric vehicle model and the first ever electric vehicle to be manufactured and sold in Vietnam. [10] The start of production is also the first step in VinFast bringing its EVs to the US market.
ASEAN NCAP scores [11] | ||
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Overall stars / Score | 78.99 | |
Adult occupant | 28.73/32.00 | |
Child occupant | 45.17/51.00 | |
Safety assist | 13.50/21.00 | |
Motorcyclist safety | 10.00/16.00 |
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