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VinFast VF 9
Car and Driver says the VF9 is a three-row, dual-motor electric SUV intended to compete with the Kia EV9 and the Rivian R1S, the brand's second model to hit the market in the U.S. following the two-row VF8, with VinFast enlisting vaunted Italian design firm Pininfarina to style it, a dual-motor powertrain making 402 horsepower, and EPA certification of up to 330 miles of range for the Eco trim and 290 miles for the Plus, though as of Car and Driver's reporting it was only on sale in 16 states while VinFast's North Carolina production plans remained still in play. MotorTrend, following its 2023 verdict that the related VF8 was 'not ready for public consumption,' found the VF9 to be VinFast's quiet second stateside launch, matching the size of established three-row EV rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, powered by the same 402-hp, 458-lb-ft motors as higher-end VF8s, but noted that a promised VF9 Eco rated for 330 miles has since been scrubbed from VinFast's American website with none on the dealer lot, leaving the Plus's 287-mile EPA range as the only one actually available.
Pininfarina styling, 402 hp, rivaling the EV9
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the VF9 is a three-row, dual-motor electric SUV intended to compete with the Kia EV9 and the Rivian R1S, with VinFast enlisting vaunted Italian design firm Pininfarina to style it, a dual-motor powertrain making 402 horsepower, and EPA certification of up to 330 miles of range for the Eco trim and 290 miles for the Plus.
Only sold in 16 states, factory plans still uncertain
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says as of its reporting the VF9 was only on sale in 16 states, while VinFast's North Carolina production plans remained still in play with no undetermined date for when the plant might come online.
The promised long-range Eco trim disappeared
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says a promised VF9 Eco rated for 330 miles of range has since been scrubbed from VinFast's American website with none on the dealer lot, leaving the Plus's 287-mile EPA range as the only one actually available, following MotorTrend's 2023 verdict that the related VF8 was 'not ready for public consumption.'
Questions buyers ask
Who designed the VinFast VF9?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Italian design firm Pininfarina.
Is the longer-range VinFast VF9 Eco trim available?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says it appears to have been scrapped, with references scrubbed from VinFast's American website.
Research map
Every major decision path.
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 402 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 VF 9 seats 7 and is a Three-row electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2025 VF 9.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 VinFast VF 9
Both VF 9 trims share the same 402-horsepower dual-motor AWD powertrain; Eco carries the longer EPA range (330 mi) while Plus trades some range (290 mi) for additional comfort equipment.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed VinFast VF 9 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vinfast VF 9 | 2027 record → | |
| 2025 VinFast VF 9 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the VinFast VF 9.
The VinFast VF 9 is an electric full-size SUV (E-segment) manufactured and marketed by VinFast of Vingroup from 2022.
Source: VinFast VF 9 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
VinFast VF 9 at a glance
- Production
- 2022–present
- Model years
- 2023–present
- Assembly
- Vietnam: Cát Hải District, Cát Hải (VinFast Trading and Production LLC, Hai Phong Plant), United States: Chatham County, North Carolina (2028)
- Class
- Full-size SUV
- Body style
- 5-door crossover SUV
- Layout
- Dual-motor, all-wheel drive
- Platform
- VinFast VMG-C/D
- Electric motor
- 2x Permanent Magnet motors
- Power output
- 402 hp, 455 hp (Lạc Hồng 900 LX, armored)
- Battery
- 92 or 123 kWh (usable capacity)
- Wheelbase
- 3150 mm
- Length
- 5120 mm
- Width
- 2000 mm
- Height
- 1721 mm
- Designer
- Pininfarina
- Also called
- VinFast VF33, VinFast VF e36, VinFast Lạc Hồng 900 LX
Year by year
The VinFast VF 9 across 3 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Vinfast VF 9 | 68 | $1,100 | 1 |
| 2025 VinFast VF 9 | 68 | $1,100 | 1 |
| 2024 Vinfast VF 9 | 69–75 | $1,000–$1,100 | 2 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the VinFast VF 9, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2027 | Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Size classes: Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | |||
| 2024 to 2025 | 2 to 1 | 72.0 to 68.0 | 311 to 287 | Labels: VF 9 Eco |
Trim by trim
Every 2024 VinFast VF 9 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plus | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 402 | 457 | 6,543 | 3,968 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2024 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Compared with
Models this VinFast VF 9 is most often compared with.
Nearest VinFast models
Other VinFast models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 VF 9 come in?
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 (three-row electric SUV) comes in 2 trims: Eco, Plus.
Q02What are the 2025 VF 9 trims?
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 trims are Eco, Plus, listed from the entry Eco up to the top Plus.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 VF 9 use?
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 402 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 VF 9 have?
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 is rated at 402 horsepower (Dual electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 VF 9?
The 2025 VinFast VF 9 is offered with Standard AWD.