Engineering:VinFast VF 3
| VinFast VF 3 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | VinFast |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Gomotiv[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car Mini SUV |
| Body style | 2-door SUV |
| Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet |
| Power output | 32 kW (43 hp) |
| Battery | 18.64 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery |
| Range | 130 miles NEDC |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,075 mm (81.7 in) |
| Length | 3,190 mm (125.6 in) |
| Width | 1,679 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,622 mm (63.9 in) |
The VinFast VF 3 is a battery electric mini crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by VinFast of Vingroup from 2023.
The VF3 was designed for Vinfast by Gomotiv Design Studio, which has studios in Melbourne, Australia and San Diego, California.
Overview
The VinFast VF 3 was unveiled in 2023 in Vietnam.[2][3] Although only around 10 feet in length, this 2-door hatchback mini-SUV accommodates 4 seats. It was first sold in Vietnam, then Philippines in 2024, then in Indonesia in 2025.[4] The range is reportedly as 130 miles NEDC.[5]
In August 2024, VinFast delivered the first batch of VF3s to customers who made the earliest deposits after the opening for sale without disclosing the exact figures.[6]
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Rear view
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Interior
Reception
The VF 3 went on sale and began accepting deposits on May 13, 2024[7][8] After 66 hours, it received 27,649 deposits.[9][10] On August 1, 2024, VinFast delivered the first batch of VF 3 cars to Vietnamese customers at Vinhomes Riverside.[11][12] All three models, VF 7, VF 3, and VF Wild, were designed by Gomotiv.[13][14]
Sales
| Year | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,000[15] |
References
- ↑ "VinFast VF Wild, VF 3 design team: Established 3 years in Australia, gathering many talents". https://community.vinfastauto.us/vinfast-brand/vinfast-vf-wild-vf-3-design-team-established-3-years-in-australia-gathering-many-talents/.
- ↑ VnExpress. "VinFast VF 3 - tân binh xe điện mini ra mắt khách Việt" (in vi). https://vnexpress.net/vinfast-vf-3-tan-binh-xe-dien-mini-ra-mat-khach-viet-4626378.html.
- ↑ VF (2022-06-08). "VINFAST LAUNCHES VF 3 – THE MINI ELECTRIC CAR FOR THE MASS MARKET". VF. https://vinfastauto.us/newsroom/press-release/vinfast-launches-vf-3-the-mini-electric-car-for-the-mass-market.
- ↑ "Vietnam's VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes" (in en). 2024-06-25. https://apnews.com/article/vietnam-vinfast-ev-india-9bad5be03e1f7c6c4f5a9987c6d08505.
- ↑ Ramey, Jay (2024-05-20). "Will The VinFast VF3'S Range Be Long Enough?". https://www.autoweek.com/news/a60844262/2026-vinfast-vf3-price-range/.
- ↑ "Vinfast handed over the first batch of VF 3 cars to customers". August 2024. https://www.vietnam.vn/en/vinfast-ban-giao-lo-xe-vf-3-dau-tien-cho-khach-hang/.
- ↑ "VinFast chính thức nhận đặt cọc cho mẫu xe điện VF 3" (in vi). 2024-05-13. https://nhandan.vn/vinfast-chinh-thuc-nhan-dat-coc-cho-mau-xe-dien-vf-3-post809044.html#:~:text=NDO%20-%20T%E1%BB%AB%206%20gi%E1%BB%9D%20s%C3%A1ng,ti%E1%BA%BFt%20thi%E1%BA%BFt%20k%E1%BA%BF%20%C4%91%E1%BA%B7c%20bi%E1%BB%87t..
- ↑ "VinFast starts accepting deposits for mini-SUV VF 3 in Vietnam" (in en). https://vietnamnews.vn/media-outreach/1655178/vinfast-starts-accepting-deposits-for-mini-suv-vf-3-in-vietnam.html.
- ↑ "Nhận 27.649 đơn đặt cọc xe VF 3 sau 66 giờ mở bán" (in vi). 2024-05-16. https://tuoitre.vn/nhan-27-649-don-dat-coc-xe-vf-3-sau-66-gio-mo-ban-20240516105321472.htm.
- ↑ "Sau 66 giờ mở bán, VinFast VF 3 nhận 27.649 đơn đặt cọc" (in vi). 2024-05-16. https://thuonggiaonline.vn/sau-66-gio-mo-ban-vinfast-vf-3-nhan-27649-don-dat-coc-post552186.html.
- ↑ "Vinfast bàn giao lô xe VF 3 đầu tiên cho khách hàng" (in vi). 2024-08-01. https://tienphong.vn/vinfast-ban-giao-lo-xe-vf-3-dau-tien-cho-khach-hang-post1659942.tpo#:~:text=Ng%C3%A0y%2001/08/2024,,3%20ngay%20trong%20n%C4%83m%20nay..
- ↑ NLD.COM.VN. "Khách hàng trầm trồ tại lễ bàn giao xe điện mini VinFast VF 3" (in vi). https://nld.com.vn/khach-hang-tram-tro-tai-le-ban-giao-xe-dien-mini-vinfast-vf-3-196240801114733275.htm.
- ↑ "PRESS RELEASE - Gomotiv design skills on display with VF Wild and VF3 at CES 2024" (in en-AU). https://www.gomotiv.com/news/gomotiv-designs-vfwild-vf3.
- ↑ "Studio nào 'vẽ' ra VinFast VF Wild, VF 3?" (in vi). 2024-01-12. https://tuoitre.vn/studio-nao-ve-ra-vinfast-vf-wild-vf-3-20240111133154077.htm.
- ↑ Lâm, Bảo (2025-01-11). "Bộ đôi VinFast lần đầu đứng top doanh số, Vios vượt Accent và những xáo trộn khác trong 10 xe bán chạy nhất năm 2024 tại Việt Nam" (in vi). https://autopro.com.vn/bo-doi-vinfast-lan-dau-dung-top-doanh-so-vios-vuot-accent-va-nhung-xao-tron-khac-trong-10-xe-ban-chay-nhat-nam-2024-tai-viet-nam-177250111164020113.chn.
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