VinFast VF Wild: the brand’s first long-range electric vehicle is a pickup truck
VinFast has unveiled the final production version of the VF Wild, an all-electric pickup with extended range that becomes the brand’s first model to feature this technology. The name isn’t new, as the vehicle was first shown as a prototype at CES Las Vegas in 2024, but it took over two years of development to reach the road-ready version.
It measures 5,376 mm in length, 2,069 mm in width, and 1,873 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,258 mm. It’s a sizable model, and its cargo area reflects that: it has 1,574 mm in length, 1,512 mm in width, and 509 mm in height, with a payload capacity of up to 750 kilograms.
A robust-looking pickup
The exterior design maintains the proportions of a mid-size pickup, with a raised hood, prominent wheelbase, and a body featuring muscular surfaces. The tires are 18 inches in size with an aerodynamic profile, while the cargo area includes side rails for easy access and a power-assisted system for opening the rear door.
The cabin features a technology-focused and relatively uncluttered layout, with a central 10-inch touchscreen for infotainment and vehicle control functions, as it lacks a traditional dashboard and no head-up display is mentioned either. Among its digital features are a virtual assistant with contextual recognition and voice customization capabilities, remote vehicle control via smartphone or smartwatch, and over-the-air software updates.
Only one electric motor and front-wheel drive
The initial configuration uses a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive, with VinFast having not yet announced a four-wheel-drive version, which is surprising for a vehicle that is designed for work and off-road use.
The propulsion system consists of an electric motor with 160 kW (218 HP) and a maximum torque of 280 Nm, paired with a 46.4 kWh LFP battery. The capacity may seem somewhat modest, but this is because it is not a pure electric vehicle but rather an extended-range electric vehicle.
In this configuration, there is a gasoline engine that does not transmit power to the wheels but functions as a generator to produce electricity and keep the battery charged while driving. However, VinFast has not yet specified the engine displacement or type, nor the fuel tank capacity.
With this operating mode, the battery-powered pick-up can travel over 250 kilometers using only electricity according to the NEDC cycle, but when using the full EREV system, its combined range exceeds 1,000 kilometers. That’s why it doesn’t need a larger battery—although one would increase range in zero-emission mode, it would also add weight to the VinFast VF Wild.
It supports AC charging at a maximum power of 6.6 kW, though its true strength lies in its DC charging capacity of up to 90 kW. In the latter case, it takes 32 minutes to go from 10% to 70% charge. Additionally, it features V2L technology, which allows the energy stored in the battery to power external electrical devices—a function particularly useful in a work-oriented vehicle for supplying power to tools, for example.
The VF Wild will be sold in Vietnam, where the brand will open reservations from September 25 to 30. The versions in black, red, and white will cost 860 million dong, approximately 28,800 euros, while the silver finish raises the price to 872 million dong, around 29,200 euros.