2024 VinFast VF 6 SUV

　　2024 VinFast VF 6 Review

　　byJosh SadlierDirector of Content Strategy

　　Josh Sadlier has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Josh is director of content strategy at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autotrader and Automobile. Under his stewardship, zzdcar' own 1989 Yugo GVL won first place at the Concours d'Lemons, taking home a jar of borscht, a can of beets, a cutting board and a pint of VIP vodka.

　　11/16/2022

　　What is the VinFast VF 6?

　　In short, it's the answer to the question, "What if the other VinFast electric SUVs seem too big?" We've known about VinFast's two-row VF 8 and three-row VF 9 electric SUVs for a while now, and the smaller VF 7 is about to join the fray. But the new VinFast VF 6 will be the smallest of the bunch, offering SUV versatility to city dwellers who don't have much space to spare. As VinFast's cheapest model, it will also be a welcome addition to the growing crop of affordable EVs.

　　Detailed specifications have yet to be released for the VF 6, but as you can see, it's a stylish little thing, which should give it a leg up in the fashion-forward EV space. We're also intrigued by the central touchscreen's pronounced driverward cant, a cockpit-like detail that could make the VF 6 feel more engaging on the road. VinFast is powered by the financial might of Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate, and the VF 6 is the latest indication that this upstart automaker means business.

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

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　　zzdcar says

　　Could the VF 6 be the next big thing in little electric SUVs? Why not? Stay tuned to this page for all the latest information on the pint-sized VF 6.