Vietnamese EV maker VinFast expands VF 8 SUV to Middle East

The Middle East’s electric vehicle market is growing rapidly, with sales reaching about 75,000 units in 2025, up more than 40% year on year, according to the report.

The UAE alone accounted for almost half of regional EV sales, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar together represented nearly 45% of regional demand.

VinFast Expands into the Middle East

VinFast is expanding its VF 8 electric SUV into the Middle East, a region with a long-standing appetite for SUVs.

The VF 8 has a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing up to 402 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque in the Plus version.

It translates into brisk performance, with the VF 8 Plus targeting 0-100 km/h in less than 5.5 seconds and the Eco at 5.9 seconds.

Performance and Comfort

Both versions use an 87.7-kWh usable battery, with claimed NEDC ranges of up to 476 km for the Plus and 493 km for the Eco.

DC fast charging from 10% to 70% takes a listed 31 minutes.

The VF 8 comes with a 15.6-inch infotainment display, two-zone automatic climate control, air-quality control and cabin filtration with an air ionizer.

The Plus adds 12-way powered driver’s seat adjustment with heating, ventilation and memory, alongside a heated and ventilated front passenger seat and heated, ventilated and reclining rear seats.

Ownership Support

The VF 8 addresses concerns surrounding ownership with a 10-year or 200,000-km vehicle warranty and a 10-year unlimited-kilometer battery warranty.

It includes five years or 100,000 km of free service, 24/7 mobile services and roadside assistance, access to DC fast charging and a parts supply target of 24 hours in key markets.

VinFast is also expanding the infrastructure behind that promise, with 29 aftersales partners, including partners serving the Middle East, and a target of more than 1,100 service workshops globally in 2026.

For a region where EV adoption is accelerating, the VF 8 arrives with a familiar formula: SUV proportions, plenty of power and a cabin designed for comfort.

They are likely to appeal to buyers looking for a comfortable and powerful electric vehicle with a reliable ownership package.

In practice, this means that buyers in the Middle East can expect a seamless transition to electric vehicle ownership, with the VF 8 providing a reliable and comfortable driving experience.

The VF 8 is available for purchase in the Middle East, with more information available on the VinFast website, which offers details on electric vehicle options.