Key Highlights
- VinFast VF3 powertrain details out
- Will come with rear axle mounted motor
- Will offer up to 210 km range on a full charge
VinFast is gearing up for its India venture and will be debuting in the EV market with the VF3 e-SUV. After inaugurating its largest manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, the Vietnamese auto maker also filed patent for the VF3 in the country. Pre-bookings for the VF3 also commenced in the company’s home country Vietnam. VinFast has now shared more insight into the powertrain and features of its first compact e-SUV. Let’s find the details below:
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VInFast VF3 Electric SUV Powertrain And Features Revealed
| VinFast VF3 | Powertrain |
| Dimensions | 3,190 mm (length) x 1,679 mm (width) x 1,622 mm (height) |
| Wheelbase | 2,075 mm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Power | 43.5 hp |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Battery | 18.64 kWh |
| Range | 210 km per charge |
Details revealed by VinFast included the dimensions and powertrain. The compact EV is said to measure 3,190 mm in length, 1,679 mm in width, 1,622 mm in height. Its wheelbase will measure 2,075 mm and ground clearance will be 191mm. The compact VinFast EV will sit on 16-inch alloy wheels and feature a blanked-off grille design. As mentioned, VinFast is touting this small electric car as a compact e-SUV.
Moving on from the design, the VF3 spec-sheet revealed seems to hold decent power. The VF3 will be driven by a rear-axle mounted electric motor. The power generated by the single motor setup will be 43.5 hp, whereas, the peak torque generated will be around 110 Nm.
The RWD motor will be linked to a 18.64 kWh Li-Ion battery module which is claimed to deliver up to 210 km per charge range delivery. This range figures are as per NEDC cycle. The compact electric SUV will take just 36 minutes to get a charge from 10- 70 percent. This charging speed will be achieved with a fast charger.
