Vinfast VF 8 Plus MPG by year — every rating on record
The Vinfast VF 8 Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2023 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 80 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 44 mpg (2027). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 80 mpg | 80 mpg | #2 of 6 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 76 mpg | 76 mpg | #2 of 6 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | #44 of 90 (52th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Vinfast VF 8 Plus placed highest in 2023 at #2 of 6, and lowest in 2027 at #44 of 90. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 46 | 42 | 44 | 261.4 | 0.2 | $1,700 | 235 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 73 | 80 | 76 | 151.3 | 0.1 | $1,000 | 235 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 82 | 78 | 80 | 143.8 | 0.1 | $950 | 191 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2025 | 80 → 76 mpg | -4 mpg | 151 gal |
| 2025 → 2027 | 76 → 44 mpg | -32 mpg | 261 gal |
What VF 8 Plus fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Vinfast VF 8 Plus burns 261 to 261 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $784 | $784 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $915 | $915 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,045 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $1,700 to $1,700 a year in fuel, or $2,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Across the 69 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 44 mpg the Vinfast VF 8 Plus is 22 mpg better the median, which is worth about $915 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Vinfast sits
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