VINFAST CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP UPDATE: INTEROP ISSUES, PET MODE FAILURE, AND EFFICIENCY STATS

EV Channels Review

This episode details the first leg of a road trip in the VinFast VF8 e-trim, covering approximately 585 miles. The reviewer encountered significant interoperability issues between the VinFast and ChargePoint chargers, requiring a switch to FreeWire chargers which worked successfully. A notable highlight was the boutique charging experience at Franklin Energy, contrasting sharply with less ideal stops at Walmart and Target EA stations. The reviewer also experienced a failure of the vehicle's 'Pet Mode' during hot weather, a significant drawback. Despite these challenges, the reviewer maintained a positive outlook on the EV road trip experience, emphasizing the importance of perspective and the potential for improved charging infrastructure with more attended, boutique-style stations. The vehicle's efficiency stats were noted but not fully analyzed in this update, with a promise of more detailed data later. The reviewer plans to visit a VinFast service center for a software update.