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EVs Like VinFast's VF 8 Are Earning Their Place in Family Life

EVs Like VinFast's VF 8 Are Earning Their Place in Family Life

National Post2 days ago

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MARKHAM, Ontario — Electric vehicles like the VinFast VF 8 are becoming trusted members of family life, proving their reliability not in specs but in how they support everyday journeys, long or short. Back in 2024, Michael took his family on a trip from Montreal to Orlando, with an all-electric car from VinFast, the mid-sized SUV VF 8. Along the way, they ran into several hiccups: broken charging stations, traffic accidents, and detours that stretched well past midnight. But in the end, Michael was satisfied with how the VF 8 handled it all. The air conditioning worked through southern heat waves. The quiet cabin let them talk normally during long stretches of highway.
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'I had no issues at all with the vehicle,' said Michael after the 5,000-km round trip, a journey long enough to show what a car is really made of.
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Michael's experience reflects how today's electric vehicles are changing the way families travel, plan, and spend time together, becoming trusted companions that both give and receive care.
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The quiet revolution in family cars
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Something fundamental is changing in how families view electric vehicles. They're no longer experimental gadgets for early adopters. Families trust them, even on their longest journeys. The transformation happens gradually, almost invisibly.
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Consider what can make family travel stressful. Engine noise that drowns out conversations. Vibrations that wake sleeping children. Exhaust fumes at rest stops. Electric vehicles eliminate these irritations one by one. Kids can sleep better during long drives due to the smooth-operating electric motor. Conversations flow naturally in the quiet cabin. Charging stops often coincide with meal breaks anyway.
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Now, families don't just use their EVs. They count on them. They plan around them. The cars become trusted partners in daily life.
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Michael's Orlando adventure wasn't his first long trip, but it marked a memorable milestone, more so because the all-wheel-drive VF 8 delivered. 'The VinFast was very comfortable, especially the rear seats. The air conditioning and ventilated seats were top-notch,' he noted.
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The journey had its challenges, but Michael adapted quickly. Most importantly, the electric car from the best-selling car manufacturer in Vietnam, never let his family down when it mattered.
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Jean-Philippe's Gaspésie trip with a trailer tells a different but equally compelling story about the VF 8. Towing the majority of 2,800 kilometers would stress any vehicle, but the vehicle handled mountain passes and highway speeds without hesitation. 'The car handled really well with the trailer, powerful going uphill and during passing,' he observed.
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His most dramatic moment came at the final charging stop. Arriving with just 1% battery and 4 kilometers of range. 'Let's just say we were running on electron fumes,' said Jean-Philippe. But the VF 8 made it. The family reached home safely, with memories of a successful adventure.
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Built for family life
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The VF 8's design reflects how families actually use their vehicles. Spacious rear seats accommodate car seats, teenagers, or grandparents with equal comfort.
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Jean-Philippe's towing experience proves the VF 8's versatility extends beyond daily commuting. Families with boats, trailers, or recreational equipment can rely on electric power for their adventures. The smooth acceleration and instant torque make highway merging and mountain climbing less stressful for drivers.
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Equipped with advanced driver assistance that help reduce fatigue during long trips, parents can focus more attention on their passengers and less on constant steering corrections.
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VinFast also offers one of the longest warranties in the car industry, covering the VF 8 for ten years or 200,000 kilometers, with unlimited kilometers on the battery under normal usage. The VF 8's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system ensures confident handling in various conditions, while offering a practical range of up to 412 kilometers per charge.
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At charging stations, Michael's VF 8 even attracted curious onlookers and received questions about the vehicle. Early adopters like him have become informal ambassadors for the VinFast brand and the broader electric vehicle wagon, sharing real experiences rather than marketing claims.
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Stories like Michael's and Jean-Philippe's illustrate how electric vehicles can become part of everyday life. Not through specifications or incentives, but through reliability when families need it most. Greener transportation may be the goal, but a welcome side effect of EVs like the VinFast VF 8 is how they create more quality family time on the road.
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