1000 MILE VINFAST VF8 ROAD TRIP TO GET A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND BRING IT HOME

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This video documents a lengthy road trip with a 2023 VinFast VF8 Eco trim, focusing on the experience of collecting the vehicle in Colorado and driving it back to Memphis, with a service stop in Wichita, KS for software updates and inspections. The reviewer highlights the slow charging speeds, particularly in cold weather, and the occasional unreliability of charging stations. While the reviewer appreciates the VinFast's ADAS system when it functions correctly, they note its sensitivity to light and tendency to disengage. The interior ambient lighting, pet mode, and the potential for customized driver settings are mentioned as positive features. The service experience in Wichita is detailed, with the vehicle receiving software updates that improve the instrument cluster, infotainment, and user profiles, along with mechanical checks. A comparison is made to the VF8 Plus trim, noting its premium features like cooled/heated seats and a sunroof, suggesting the Plus might be worth the upgrade if the price difference is minimal. The reviewer concludes that while the VinFast may not be the best EV on the market, the company is making efforts to improve it, and the current lease deals are attractive.