The VinFast VF 2 could eventually make its way to the U.S., although VinFast Canada has not confirmed an actual launch. The company said bringing the tiny EV west “would not be entirely out of place,” while pointing to rising new-car prices as a potential opening for the model.
VinFast VF 2 Is Tiny Even Among Microcars
The VF 2 measures just 121.7 inches long, 58.9 inches wide, and 65.5 inches tall. Despite its compact dimensions, the two-door microcar can seat four people and is more than 21 inches shorter than a Fiat 500e.
Power comes from an 18.3-kWh battery connected to a rear-mounted motor producing 40 hp and 48 lb-ft. VinFast lists a 130-mile NEDC-rated range, although that figure tends to be more optimistic than real-world driving.
The VF 2 can also support 24-kW DC fast charging, taking the battery from 10% to 70% in about 34 minutes. Available equipment includes LED headlights, air conditioning, a 7-inch display, 13-inch alloy wheels, a driver’s airbag, ABS and traction control.
VinFast Canada’s comments come as new-car prices continue to rise. The company specifically noted that the average new vehicle sold for more than $50,000 by the end of last year, identifying that price gap as one the VF 2 could potentially fill.
The VF 2 Has a Major Speed Advantage
One of the most important differences between the VF 2 and the Topolino already selling in America is top speed. The VF 2 can reach 50 mph, compared with the Topolino’s 19 mph.
That distinction is particularly important for U.S. regulations. The Topolino currently is not street-legal on regular roads and is limited to private roads and low-speed communities until an LSV kit arrives later this year.
With a 50-mph top speed, the VF 2 would be in a different category, potentially allowing real street use on roads with posted limits of up to 45 mph rather than being limited to golf-cart paths.
VinFast Points to Microcar Momentum
VinFast is looking to the Topolino’s momentum as a proof of concept for ultra-cheap microcars finding a niche in America. The argument is that these small vehicles could serve not as primary transportation, but as an alternative to the golf carts already common in dense residential communities and self-contained developments.
For now, however, the VinFast VF 2 remains unconfirmed for the U.S. VinFast Canada has only suggested that bringing the model west “would not be entirely out of place,” leaving the possibility of a U.S. launch unresolved.
