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VinFast Auto launched its VF 3 stylish mini electric SUV last Tuesday at the K1 Center in Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City. It also offered pre-orders in which customers who reserve the VF 3 until the end of the month will enjoy a special price of P605,000 (battery subscription) or P705,000. The prices will revert to the P645,000 (battery subscription) and P745,000 (battery included), the cars’ SRP.
Additionally, early VF 3 customers will have the privilege of choosing from nine striking exterior paint colors, including four base colors and five premium options, free of charge. Premium paint colors will cost an additional P20,000 after this period. And for only additional P40,000 pesos, early customers can customize their car’s paint aside from these 9 available colors.
“We are excited to launch the VF 3 (which has been very successful in Vietnam) to the Philippine market. We believe this vehicle will bring a fresh wave to the Philippine automotive market and continue VinFast’s success story. With its affordability, ease of driving, and ease of ownership, the VF 3 can meet the needs of a wide range of customers, especially the younger generation, who play a key role in the transition to sustainable transportation. By introducing the VF 3, VinFast also demonstrates its commitment to contributing to the green transition in the Philippines,” said Cao Ngoc Nguyen Duy, CEO of VinFast Philippines.
The VF 3 boasts a compact design with dimensions of 3,190 x 1,679 x 1,622 mm and a wheelbase of 2,075 mm, and is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, providing an impressive ground clearance of 191 mm. It is powered by a 32 kW electric motor, providing a maximum torque of 110 Nm. With an 18.64 kWh lithium-ion battery, the VF 3 can travel up to 210 km on a full charge. Fast charging from 10% to 70% in just 36 minutes adds convenience by saving time.
The VF 3 stands out with its youthful and dynamic design and is also the most affordable model in the VinFast’s lineup. Each VF 3 comes with a portable charger, ensuring peace of mind for customers when it comes to battery concerns. VF 3 customers who opt for the battery subscription can choose from a flexible list of subscription plans starting at just P2,800 per month, allowing for cost optimization based on travel needs.
To give customers peace of mind throughout their EV ownership, VinFast offers the best after-sales policies in the market, including a 7-year/160,000 km warranty for the VF 3, an 8-year unlimited mileage battery warranty (for battery purchase), and free maintenance and battery replacement if the battery capacity drops below 70% (for battery subscription).