Introduction
Choosing the right battery-electric mid-size crossover SUV is simple once you understand the differences between trims. Whether you're focused on performance, luxury, or everyday practicality, comparing the VF 8 Plus and Eco helps you make a confident, informed choice. Keep reading to explore everything the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus and Eco offer, from performance upgrades to smart features, and pick the perfect model for your driving needs.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus and Eco trims are both mid-size battery-electric vehicles equipped with the same advanced driver-assistance systems and safety features.
- Go for the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus for the larger 20-inch alloy wheels, heated premium Vegan leather seats with more power-adjustable settings, plus a sound system with more speakers.
- From efficiency to premium features and details, the 2026 VF 8 Plus is the upgraded mid-size electric vehicle you'll love to drive.
How do safety, charging, and convenience features compare between the 2026 VF 8 Plus and Eco?
Both the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus and Eco trims come standard with intuitive smart features, special modes, and remote vehicle control and management through the VinFast App. In fact, whether you choose the VF 8 Plus or Eco, you can count on both having the same smart features, advanced driver assistance systems and safety technology, and some of the convenience for you and your passengers.
However, the VF 8 Plus elevates performance, interior luxury, and comfort, from the larger 20-inch alloy wheels to the premium heated vegan leather seats with more power-adjustable settings, along with more speakers and a panoramic sunroof.
2026 VinFast VF 8 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems:
- Highway Driver Assist
- Lane Assist
- Cruise Assist
- Collision Warning
- Collision Mitigation
- Park Assist
- Automatic High Beam
- Driver Monitoring System
VF 8 Smart Features
- Vehicle Special Mode (Camp, Pet, Valet)
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi
- eSim Management
- Navigation
- Games
- Utilities (Web Browser)
- Voice Command
- VinFast App Car Control and Monitoring
How do the range and efficiency of the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus compare to the Eco?
Both the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus and Eco feature a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) powertrain, but the VF 8 Plus delivers a maximum output of 402 horsepower, compared with 349 horsepower for the VF 8 Eco.
When you compare the range and efficiency of the VF 8 Plus to the Eco, you'll notice a slight difference, with the Plus slightly outperforming the Eco by reaching 80 MPGe on the highway and 73 MPGe in the city. Although the VF 8 Plus has marginally better fuel efficiency, the VF 8 Eco remains an economical option, with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 73 MPGe. The strength of the VF 8 Eco lies in its driving range, which is longer than that of the VF 8 Plus on a full charge.
Which 2026 VinFast mid-size vehicle is right for you: the VF 8 Plus or the VF 8 Eco?
Choose the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus if you prefer the upgraded elegance of premium vegan leather heated seats in the front and rear, a hands-free power liftgate, more speakers, auto-dimming headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and more power-adjustable seat settings. From advanced driver-assistance technology to smart features that enhance convenience on the road and during on-the-go charging, everything about the VF 8 Plus is elevated, delivering an exceptional driving experience.
Choose the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Eco if you want a mid-size electric vehicle with just enough luxury, including vegan leather heated seats, ambient lighting, USB ports, excellent EPA efficiency and driving range, and the same advanced driver-assistance systems and smart features that come standard in the VF 8 Plus.
Whether you choose the 2026 VinFast VF 8 Plus or the VF 8 Eco, you'll get an electric mid-size vehicle with a luxury interior, impressive driving range and efficiency, multimedia streaming capability, Wi-Fi, and more. From the backup camera to the special modes, everything about the VinFast VF 8 Plus and Eco makes these mid-size SUVs enjoyable to drive and exciting to own.
Make it a VinFast Plus
It's a new year full of opportunities and the perfect time to upgrade your vehicle to an all-electric mid-size SUV, the 2026 VinFast VF 8. Available in the Plus and Eco trims, the VF 8 provides an impressive driving range, easy charging, and smart features like the innovative VinFast App. Visit VinFast of Sebring today to join the charge and electrify your drive with a new electric vehicle.