In a market where prices are constantly increasing, where any hybrid urban SUV costs around 30,000 euros, where a pure SUV from a non-premium brand, like the Toyota Land Cruiser, costs more than 76,000 euros, models like the one we present today would be well received.
Although it looks like a miniature Suzuki Jimny, the small SUV model we are going to talk about today is the 2025 VinFast VF3. In other words, it is an attention-grabbing Vietnamese model that can be purchased at a very low price.
And yes, it is electric, which would undoubtedly open the doors to major European cities. Indeed, in certain countries of the Old Continent, the VinFast VF3 would have the environmental label 0 from the DGT, which would add to its ease of parking, with a length of less than 3.2 meters.
An inexpensive electric car with an off-road design
Already sold in several Asian countries, such as the local Vietnamese market and the Philippines, the VF3 makes its competitive prices its main selling point. Indeed, here, the VF3 sells from 240 million Vietnamese dong, the equivalent of around 9,064 euros, in the version with battery subscription.
What does this solution consist of? It’s a way for consumers to pay a lower price and include batteries in a monthly subscription plan. For those who prefer to buy the battery, the price is around 12,140 euros, which remains a very interesting figure.
Despite its off-road design, the VF3 is a pure city car, a small three-door SUV with five seats and very compact dimensions, making it ideal for urban mobility.
Beyond its robust design and modern look, it is the interior, although simple, that is functional and has a central touchscreen to control the main functions of the vehicle. The trunk has a capacity of 285 liters, which can be increased by folding the rear seats.
In terms of performance, the VF3 reaches 100 km/h and is powered by a 43 hp electric motor, powered by a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery which offers a range of up to 210 km, according to the manufacturer.
The battery can be recharged from 10% to 70% in approximately 36 minutes. Good figures for city driving, although they need to be compared to the European WLTP cycle before drawing conclusions.
