VinFast VF e34

In the second half of January 2021, VinFast officially introduced the range of its first electric cars, consisting of three crossovers of different sizes.[2] The smallest of them was the subcompact model called VF e34,[3] which maintains its characteristic proportions with a narrow and high body, as well as a rounded silhouette.

The front section is adorned with two-level headlamps consisting of higher LED daytime running LEDs and lower lenses with road lights. In the passenger compartment, which is kept in a uniform dark color, the central console is dominated by vertical, touchscreen display for controlling the multimedia system. Contrary to the previous LUX A2.0 and LUX SA2.0 models, the vehicle was based on an in-house developed platform.[4]

First, the VF e34 will go on sale in the domestic Vietnamese market, where the manufacturer plans to start collecting orders since 24th March 2021, making deliveries from November of the same year.[5] As in the case of the larger VF e35 and VF e36 models, [5][6]

The car is priced at 690 million VND (30,000 USD) with a 10 years warranty, although VinFast is offering a 590 million VND (25,600 USD) price and a free 12-month battery subscription for the e34 as an incentive for pre-orders before June 30 2021.[7] The car also comes with a novel battery subscription service, for a monthly fee of 62 USD and not traveling more than 1400km, VinFast will replace the lithium-ion battery pack in the VF e34 if the recharge capacity drops below 70 percent.

The VF e34 will have a 110 kW engine with torque of 242 Nm and 18-inches wheels. Thanks to a 42 kWh battery, will be able to reach a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge.[8] The front-wheel-drive VF e34 is powered by a 110kW/242Nm electric motor and suspension is by MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear. It also comes with advanced features such as remote software update, vehicle issue diagnosis and warning, remote customer support, itinerary planning, and a charging station location guide.[9]

According to Vinfast, as of 2021, six months since the launch of the VF e34 electric car model in Vietnam, 25,000 customers have placed orders for the VF e34.[10]

• Official website
  • VinFast