VinFast's VF9 model. — Photo courtesy of the company

VinFast announced it would deliver the first batch of VF 9 SUVs to customers on March 27.

A ceremony will be held in Ha Noi, Da Nang, and HCM City simultaneously, and deliveries will be continued at all VinFast stores across Viet Nam on the following days.

Belonging to the E segment, VF 9 is the largest SUV in VinFast’s current electric vehicle lineup with overall dimensions (LxWxH) of 5,118 x 2,254 x 1,696mm.

Its wheelbase of up to 3,150mm and refined structure allows ample interior space, optimal for 6 or 7-seater configurations.

The VinFast VF 9 also has two trims, Eco and Plus.

The first VF 9 batch, produced for the Vietnamese market, is equipped with electric motors that boast a maximum power of 300kW (402 hp), maximum torque of 620Nm, and usable battery capacity of 92kWh enabling a target estimate of range per full charge of 438km for the Eco and 423km for the Plus (WLTP).

VinFast VF 9’s fastest charging time, from 10 per cent to 70 per cent, is 26 minutes.

As VinFast’s most premium EV model, the VF 9 comes with high-class amenities such as two front seat rows integrated with massage, ventilation, and heating features (Plus), a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, an 8-inch rear screen on the centre console for the second seat row (Plus), windshield heads up display, panoramic glass roof (Plus), outside rearview mirror with auto-dimming (Plus), 11 airbags, and more.

VinFast expects to roll out the export plan of the first VF 9 batch to international markets soon and is preparing for its VF 5 Plus delivery in April 2023. — VNS