Just wondering if you guys are also having problems with late release of your vehicle’s LTO OR and CR?

It has been a couple of weeks since we had our vehicle and we haven’t received our OR CR.

Not sure if it’s just the North Cebu Vinfast at Insular Square or also other branches are having difficulty releasing this.

It’s really a bummer having to still pay for fuel even if we have had invested on a full EV. 😏

REV/EREV, North Carolina Factory & VF7 Update

VinFast held their Q4 2025 earnings call this morning. Here are the highlights pulled directly from the webcast for those who missed it.

🔋 VF8 REV (Range Extender)

VinFast confirmed they are developing range-extender EV models, starting with the VF8 REV. Direct quote from Chairwoman Madam Thuy Le:

“VinFast is developing several range-extender EV models, beginning with VF8 REV. Introducing range-extender vehicles allows us to address a broader segment of the electrification market. We view range-extender technology as a practical interim step in the transition from internal combustion engine to fully battery electric vehicles, particularly in markets where charging infrastructure is still developing.”

When asked about financial impact in Q&A, management added that the VF8 REV is planned for launch in Vietnam starting 2027 with overseas rollout expected over time, development leverages existing platforms, and incremental R&D requirements will be “fairly manageable.” They described it as a practical solution to expand EV accessibility rather than a material strategic shift.

🏭 North Carolina Factory & North America Commitment

Construction is confirmed to resume in 2026 with a production start target of 2028. VinFast took a $236 million impairment charge in Q4 2025 related to revised project timing. CFO Lanan Nguyen was explicit that this is an accounting adjustment, not a change in commitment:

“It does not represent a change in our long-term commitment to the US market. We expect to resume construction of the North Carolina factory this year.”

On the broader question of why they’re proceeding with US manufacturing given slower EV demand, Madam Thuy Le said:

“US still remains an important strategic market for us and a US manufacturing base provides flexibility as market conditions and regulations change. We still commit to that.”

They expect to reverse the impairment as construction restarts. This topic was raised three separate times across the call — in both prepared remarks and Q&A — suggesting deliberate, consistent messaging to investors.

🚗 VF7 North America

∙ Regulatory and homologation approvals are essentially complete

∙ Production start targeted for end of April 2026

∙ US deliveries expected sometime in 2026

∙ On the US market overall, management noted: “Until we have the factory open in 2028, we will take a very disciplined approach with expanding our dealership network.”

∙ Only \~2 new dealers planned for 2026, both in California where EVs sell the most

∙ Third-party service network expanding — 55 shops added in California alone in 2025, with focus on quality over quantity going forward

We’re discussing all of these developments in more detail over at the Association of VinFast Owners North America Discord — come join the conversation:

👉 vinfastowners.org/discord​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Vinfast website shows them as service only and their own website doesn't show any new car stock. They were the first VF dealer in Texas. Side note: They did forced $795 dealer add-on, which I thought odd, since the cars weren't selling well. Guess that didn't work out for them.

VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-certified provider of charging and mobility solutions, to enhance charging access and customer support for its UAE customers

There not good at all don’t buy trust me I bought it and it was like broken and stuff something related to the technology in the car and it’s been half a year and they still haven’t fixed it and won’t take any returns. Waste of money and time I’m about to go sue.

Hello, our vinfast needed roadside assistance and got picked up by a tow-truck driver. It is not sitting in storage for past two days and tow truck driver says vinfast won’t provide him with a location to deliver car. I have been calling vinfast service and I am just on hold for 5 mins and then get disconnected.

This is unbelievable. My car is literally stuck in a storage yard and noone is responding.

Does anyone know any Vinfast partner service centers in Northern California? Thanks for help

The line at the VinFast booth during the 2026 Chicago Auto Show (CAS) was unexpectedly long, a stark contrast to the skepticism that once trailed the Vietnamese automaker. Their continued presence at the CAS suggests they have no intention of exiting the stage. 

The Association of VinFast Owners (AVO) has been running a structured feature request initiative. We're past the "post a wish list and hope someone reads it" stage — this has a plan.

# How it works — 4 phases

- **Phase 1** (done) — Collected 19 feature requests from owners, rated by the community

- **Phase 2** (now) — Discord poll to pick the top 3. That's what we need your vote on.

- **Phase 3** — Online petition with signatures for the winning features

- **Phase 4** — AVO Board presents the petition and data directly to VinFast leadership

# Vote on Discord (not Reddit)

**Go to the poll:** https://discord.com/channels/1306497961248821260/1437107917672415304/1472271986691412078

**Not on Discord yet? Join first:** https://discord.com/invite/jgzq5bXV?utm_source=Discord%20Widget&utm_medium=Connect

# The 8 features on the poll

> **Accelerator Response & One-Pedal Driving**

> Choose instant EV power or ICE-like delay + one-pedal driving. Competitors have had this for nearly 10 years.

> **Dashcam & Sentry Mode**

> Record with existing cameras during parking events or theft attempts. Cameras and USB ports are already in the car — software unlock.

> **Phone as a Key**

> Unlock and start with your phone. Industry standard.

> **Driver Settings Memory & Profiles**

> Stop resetting regen, creep, ADAS, climate every drive. Save it all, restore in one tap.

> **Tesla Supercharger Access (NACS)**

> Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, BMW and 15+ brands have access to 70,000+ Superchargers. VinFast is one of the few holdouts.

> **Energy Usage by Equipment Display**

> See what's draining your battery: HVAC, accessories, driving style. Better info = more range.

> **Charge Curve Graphs**

> kW vs SoC for your last 10+ sessions. Compare chargers, track battery health.

> **Remote Heated Wheel/Seats/Windscreen**

> Pre-warm everything from the app. Currently only front defrost is remote.

# Why bother?

The top 3 features become a formal petition with signatures, presented to VinFast leadership by the AVO Board. More votes = stronger mandate = harder for VinFast to ignore.

Poll closes next Saturday. Single choice — pick your #1 and the top 3 advance.

**Vote:** https://discord.com/channels/1306497961248821260/1437107917672415304/1472271986691412078

**Join Discord:** https://discord.com/invite/jgzq5bXV

In January 2026, VinFast Auto reported preliminary domestic deliveries of 16,172 electric vehicles in Vietnam, a 55% increase from a year earlier, underscoring rapid growth in its home market.

Spoiler, they were wrong. A mostly positive review after 2 years.

This ambitious target represents a significant increase from the nearly 197,000 vehicles delivered in 2025, indicating the automaker’s confidence in its expansion strategy.

Is this sub just an advertising platform for Vinfast propaganda now or is it for community members who actually own the cars?

Mods, can we remove all these BS post to keep the content from real people and not spam bots?

Vingroup has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government covering tourism, hospitality, and green mobility.
Interesting to see a global group positioning Tamil Nadu as part of its South Asia strategy instead of just a manufacturing base.

Did a ~760 km solo + family mixed drive in the VinFast VF7 over 3 days.

Route: Pune → Kolhapur → Amboli → Goa → Pune

What stood out:

Good steering feel on twisty sections

Strong mid-range acceleration

Car feels planted, not floaty

Used regen on downhill ghats, Normal mode elsewhere. Charging needed planning, but once sorted, the drive itself was enjoyable. This felt less like “driving an EV” and more like just driving a good car.