VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, is making its mark on the Philippine automotive scene with the VF5 sub-compact hatchback. This innovative EV offers a compelling combination of features, affordability, and a unique battery subscription option.
When VinFast launched its electric vehicle s last year, it definitely raised eyebrows. Filipinos are yet to fully embrace Chinese brands, so the arrival of a Vietnamese brand offering electric vehicle s is quite a surprise. VinFast faces two major obstacles in its bid to conquer the Philippine automotive market, which remains strongly attached to established global brands and gasoline-powered vehicles.
\Instead of directly challenging the big names, VinFast adopted a more subtle approach, introducing a fleet of fully electric vehicles that can compete with the best. One of these vehicles is the sub-compact hatchback VF5, which boasts features comparable to those offered by its competitors. \The VF5's front design resembles Boba Fett's helmet, exuding an aura of mystery and practicality. It's as if the VF5 is saying it's a no-nonsense car, built for navigating city streets. With 17-inch alloy wheels and a ground clearance of 168 millimeters, the VF5 delivers 135 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 10.9 seconds. While I didn't test this figure myself, I can confirm its quick acceleration, requiring me to keep a firm grip on the brake pedal, especially during heavy traffic. I thankfully didn't need to test the six airbags, but the blind-spot monitoring system proved invaluable when dodging motorcycles in dense, congested traffic. The VF5 also impressed with its energy efficiency, using only six percent of its battery on a relaxed Sunday drive from Timog Avenue in Quezon City to Mall of Asia. The dashboard and infotainment system are driver-oriented. Upon starting the car, it greets you in Vietnamese. The VF5 also comes equipped with cameras to assist with parking. Despite its compact dimensions—3,967mm in length, 1,723mm in width, and 1,578mm in height—the car is remarkably easy to maneuver. \What truly sets the VF5 apart is the optional battery subscription. We know that the battery is as crucial to an EV as it is to a smartphone, just on a much larger scale. Many other brands offer at least an eight-year warranty on their batteries. A potential buyer's decision to take a chance on their first EV or stick to the familiar internal combustion engine often hinges on the EV's battery capabilities. VinFast understands this and offers a VF5 unit for P1,050,000, including the battery, with no subscription. Alternatively, you can purchase the same unit at a reduced price of P880,000 with a battery subscription. \The subscription costs P5,800 a month and covers 1,500 kilometers per month (or an average of 50 km per day). It includes comprehensive coverage for battery maintenance and replacement. On top of that, the VF5 comes with a 7-10 year or 160,000 to 200,000 kilometer (depending on the model) warranty, guaranteeing battery replacement once its capacity falls below 70 percent.
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