[BayouCityBob]

What is the consensus here on VinFast offering a battery purchase option? I currently have a VF9 pre-order but there is zero chance that I will execute the order if they stick to their battery leasing business model. OTOH, if they offer a purchase option I am probably in.

 

[camaroz1985]

It doesn't seem they are going to offer that. This was part of the reason I cancelled my reservation (availability outside CA/lack of service centers were the other main reasons).

 

[s7davis]

What is the consensus here on VinFast offering a battery purchase option? I currently have a VF9 pre-order but there is zero chance that I will execute the order if they stick to their battery leasing business model. OTOH, if they offer a purchase option I am probably in.

I think I read somewhere or maybe it was from the CEO of Vinfast that they do plan on offering batteries with purchase at a later time. I think they say around 2024 or maybe 2025 you will be able to purchase vehicle with batteries or have option of still doing the rental/leasing of batteries.

 

[Sparky]

I think I read somewhere or maybe it was from the CEO of Vinfast that they do plan on offering batteries with purchase at a later time. I think they say around 2024 or maybe 2025 you will be able to purchase vehicle with batteries or have option of still doing the rental/leasing of batteries.

Welcome to the forum @s7davis! I has been mentioned before. But it's not clear how VinFast would do that.

VinFast reveals EV battery subscription pricing

At the New York Auto Show, Vietnamese automaker VinFast revealed battery subscription prices for the two electric SUVs it aims to sell in the U.S.

techcrunch.com

However, it’s not clear whether adding this layer into the VinFast equation will make the whole process just that much more confusing for EV buyers, especially if they’re in a region where it’s difficult to trade in a battery, although VinFast is planning to open at least 60 stores across the U.S.

The scheme is made potentially more complicated because VinFast says that by the end of 2023, 50% of the battery will be for rent while the rest is for sale along with the purchase of the car. VinFast did not respond in time to requests for clarification.

The VF 8 will cost anywhere from $40,700 to $48,000 depending on trim and battery pack, the company said on Wednesday, updating previous numbers shared at CES in January. The VF 8 Eco version battery can go up to 292 miles on a full charge and the Plus version can go up to 277 miles.

 

[Sparky]

I think I read somewhere or maybe it was from the CEO of Vinfast that they do plan on offering batteries with purchase at a later time. I think they say around 2024 or maybe 2025 you will be able to purchase vehicle with batteries or have option of still doing the rental/leasing of batteries.

Here's the line from the VinFast press release.

VINFAST ANNOUNCES BATTERY SUBSCRIPTION PRICING IN THE US AND ACTIVATES VINFIRST NFT EXCHANGE

/PRNewswire/ -- At the New York International Auto Show 2022 (NYIAS 2022) VinFast reveals its battery subscription prices for the VF 8 and VF 9 in the US...

www.prnewswire.com

VinFast's battery subscription policy is applied to all EVs sold until the end of 2023. From 2024, we will offer both options: leasing the battery or buying it with the car, with an expected proportion of 50/50 mix between both options.

 

[Nogoodperiod]

It doesn't seem they are going to offer that. This was part of the reason I cancelled my reservation (availability outside CA/lack of service centers were the other main reasons).

Did you get your reservation fee refund? I asked since I have not got the $200 refund yet, I cancelled mine 7 weeks ago.