Last updated August 4, 2026
The VinFast VF 8 lineup has two trims. Eco is the range-focused entry trim, pairing dual-motor all-wheel drive with the lineup’s longer 256-mile EPA range. Plus is the comfort and performance step-up, with more power, upgraded seating, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, and an 11-speaker audio system.
The Entry-level EV trim level, represented by Eco, is the range-focused VF 8 with the model’s core comfort and technology features.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize electric range while still wanting all-wheel drive, heated front seats, and a large touchscreen.
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The Premium EV trim level, represented by Plus, is the more powerful and comfort-focused VF 8.
Best for: Drivers who value quicker acceleration and added cabin comfort more than the longest possible range.
Highlights
Compared with Eco, Plus raises output from 349 to 402 horsepower and adds ventilated seating in both rows, driver-seat memory, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, and an upgraded audio system. Its EPA range is 235 miles rather than Eco’s 256 miles.
0 in stock| Feature | Premium EV | Entry-level EV |
|---|---|---|
| Includes | Plus0 in stock | Eco0 in stock |
| Power and torque | 402 hp; 457 lb-ft | 349 hp; 369 lb-ft |
| EPA electric range | 235 miles | 256 miles |
| Seat heating and ventilation | Heated and ventilated, front and rear | Heated front seats |
| Driver-seat memory | Standard | — |
| Panoramic sunroof | Standard | — |
| Hands-free power liftgate | Standard | — |
| Audio system | 11 speakers with woofer | — |
The regular U.S. lineup consists of Eco and Plus. Eco emphasizes driving range, while Plus emphasizes stronger performance and added cabin comforts. The City Edition was a limited launch version rather than part of the continuing two-trim ladder.
In the regular lineup, Eco is the range-focused entry trim. It has 349 horsepower, dual-motor all-wheel drive, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, heated power front seats, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera.
In recent model years, Plus is the more powerful and comfort-focused trim. It has 402 horsepower plus ventilated seating, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, driver-seat memory, and an 11-speaker audio system.
Eco favors longer driving range, while Plus trades some range for more power and comfort equipment. Both use dual-motor all-wheel drive and share the same basic battery size in the regular lineup.
In the regular lineup, Plus produces 402 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, compared with 349 horsepower and 369 lb-ft in Eco. That makes Plus the stronger-performing version.
Eco goes farther. Depending on production period, the regular Eco is rated at 256 to 264 EPA miles, versus 235 to 243 miles for Plus. Both use an 87.7-kWh usable battery and take about 31 minutes to charge from 10% to 70% on a suitable fast charger.
Yes. In the regular lineup, Eco includes heated power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a head-up display. It is range-focused, but it is not stripped of everyday comfort equipment.
On regular Plus models, both rows gain heated and ventilated seats, and the driver's seat gains memory. Eco has heated power front seats but not the Plus trim's broader heating, ventilation, and memory package.
Yes. In the regular lineup, both trims use a 15.6-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Plus separates itself with an 11-speaker audio system that includes a woofer.
In recent model years, Plus adds a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free power liftgate, driver-seat memory, and an upgraded 11-speaker audio system. Those features are central to its comfort-focused position above Eco.
Eco is the better fit when driving range matters most. It has the longer EPA rating while retaining all-wheel drive, strong acceleration, heated front seats, the large touchscreen, and the head-up display.
Plus is the stronger fit for passenger comfort. Its heated and ventilated seats cover both rows, and it adds a panoramic sunroof and hands-free power liftgate. Eco still suits families that value more driving range.
City Edition identifies the limited 999-unit launch version delivered in California at the start of U.S. sales. It used a shorter-range battery and was later dropped, leaving the longer-range Eco and Plus as the regular trims.