VinFast announces battery rental prices in the US market and activates NFT transactions

At the same time, VinFast has also activated the VinFirst NFT transaction on OpenSea, providing a realistic travel experience on the VF 8 and typical features of the Smart Services suite.

Launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2021, two electric SUVs VF 8 and VF 9 are expected to be available in the US market in the second half of this year. VF 8 will come with the first 2 battery versions with a maximum range of 260 miles for a full charge and 292 miles for the Eco version, 248 miles and 277 miles for the Plus version. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is estimated in about 5.8 seconds for the Eco version and 5.3 seconds for the Plus version. The price for the VF 8 Eco in the US market is $40,700 for battery version 1 and $41,000 for battery version 2. With the VF 8 Plus, the prices for battery versions 1 and 2 will be $47,700 and $48,000 respectively.

VF 9 will launch in the US market with the first 2 battery versions with a maximum range of up to 272 miles and 369 miles on a full charge on the Eco version, 262 miles and 360 miles on the Plus version. The VF 9 Eco and Plus both have the same 0-60 mph acceleration in about 6.3 seconds. The price of VF 9 Eco in the US market is $55,500 for battery version 1 and $56,000 for battery version 2. Similarly, the price of VF 9 Plus for 2 battery versions 1 and 2 is $60,500 and $61,000 respectively. Battery version 1 will launch in the US market in 2022 and version 2 will start to hit the market from 2023.

Along with product and price information, VinFast also officially announced the battery rental policy in the US market. Accordingly, VinFast will bring 2 subscription packages for customers to choose from: Fixed Package and Flexible Package. The Flexible Plan is for customers who travel less often, with a monthly subscription of $35 for the VF 8 and $44 for the VF 9. This rate applies to 310 miles of travel per month. From mile 311 onwards, the battery rental cost per mile is about $0.11 for the VF 8 and $0.15 for the VF 9.

Fixed monthly subscription price for VF 8 is $110 USD and VF 9 is $160 USD, with no mileage limit. In particular, customers who order VF 8 and VF 9 in 2022 and use the Fixed subscription plan will enjoy the same lifetime battery subscription price. This policy is also automatically applied to the new owner after the vehicle is sold.

By separating the cost of buying batteries from the selling price of the product, VinFast has assumed all risks related to the vehicle’s battery, ensure the maintenance of a reasonable price for the products, and at the same time eliminate worries for consumers about the quality of the battery during use. VinFast also commits to a lifetime battery warranty and covers all maintenance, repair and battery replacement costs for free when the charging capacity drops below 70%. The battery leasing policy is considered a key solution to make the opportunity to switch to electric vehicles easier, allowing VinFast to become “everyone’s car”.

VinFast is expected to apply a 100% battery rental policy to support customers until the end of 2023. After that, the company will adjust the proportion of 50% batteries for rent and 50% for sale with the car.

In addition, VinFast has also worked with a series of leading reputable charging companies in the US and will have a roadmap to announce cooperation partners, giving customers complete peace of mind when buying VinFast electric cars.

BILLIONAt NYIAS 2022, VinFast will activate VinFirst NFT transactions on the OpenSea marketplace of the Polygon platform. VinFast is the first electric car company in the world to apply blockchain technology in the early booking experience of VF 8 and VF 9 cars from January 2022. When booking, customers will receive an irreplaceable blockchain asset code – VinFirst NFT. Since April 2022, customers who have made a deposit can trade VinFirst NFT on the OpenSea trading market – one of the largest NFT exchanges in the world, offering convenient trading experiences and many attractive offers. guide for VinFast customers.

In particular, VinFast introduces a collection of NFT 3D animation (3D animation) co-designed with House of Kibaa, one of the first Metaverse companies in the world. The collection brings the design language of future technology with vivid visual effects, promising to bring VinFirst customers as well as NFT collectors with interesting experiences.

Grandfather Emmanuel Bret, VinFast Deputy General Director in charge of Global Sales and Marketing To share: “Asserting its pioneering position in technology application and customer focus, VinFast constantly researches and cooperates with leading industry partners to deliver excellent customer experiences. Besides cutting-edge technology. We also focus on building unique policies, bringing many practical values ​​and attractive incentives, encouraging global customers to join hands in the electrification revolution for a more sustainable future.”

NYIAS 2022 is also the place where VinFast for the first time brings to US customers a practical travel experience on the VF 8 model with a number of typical features in the Smart Services suite. This is a set of smart features designed to bring seamless connectivity of home, work and entertainment life, making VinFast the ideal companion for every journey.

NYIAS 2022 is an important milestone in VinFast’s roadmap to the Future of Mobility. Only 5 months since the launch of the concept car, the company has officially launched actual models in the US with a complete ecosystem of technology and services, designed for a comfortable, seamless and safe experience. full; testament to the brand’s speed, determination and commitment to driving the brand’s global electric vehicle revolution.

Customers interested in VinFast can experience products and learn more about the brand at booth number 601 at the New York International Auto Show 2022. The exhibition will welcome visitors from April 15-24 at the 3rd Floor of the Center. Exhibition Jacob K. Javits. The VF 8 car experience program was held at the electric vehicle test drive area on Level 1 of the same location.