Overview
- VinFast lodged a design‑patent application for the second‑generation VF 8 in India, a move reported by multiple outlets on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- Published patent images and reporting match the Vietnam‑spec VF 8 and show a refreshed exterior with a two‑tone front fascia, V‑shaped lightbar, new 19‑inch aero wheels and no panoramic glass roof.
- Specifications cited from the Vietnam reveal list a 60.13 kWh battery, a front‑mounted motor rated about 225–228 BHP and 330 Nm, a claimed NEDC range of 500 km, and a company charging claim of 10–70% in under 30 minutes.
- The second‑generation model makes tradeoffs versus the previous VF 8 by dropping the AWD option and using a smaller battery (60.13 kWh versus the earlier 87.7 kWh) while retaining similar or slightly higher power and adding ADAS, a digital instrument cluster and a 12.9‑inch touchscreen.
- The patent can serve as IP protection or an early step toward a launch but does not confirm local sales, pricing, or production; if introduced it would likely sit above the VF 7 and compete with higher‑end EV variants in India, so watchers should look for official VinFast India announcements and local assembly plans next.