The all-new VinFast VF 8 costs ₱1,548,000 in the Philippines if you rent its battery, or ₱1,799,000 with the battery included. That ₱251,000 gap is the first decision a buyer faces, and VinFast has not yet published the monthly battery fee that decides it.
VinFast announced the local launch in a press release dated November 10, and the Philippines is the first market outside Vietnam to get this updated version of the electric SUV, TNGlobal reported. First customer deliveries are due this November.
VinFast VF 8 Philippine price and specs
The figures below are from VinFast Philippines' VF 8 page unless noted.
| VinFast VF 8 (Comfort) | |
|---|---|
| Price, battery subscription | ₱1,548,000 |
| Price, battery included | ₱1,799,000 (launch release) |
| Size (L x W x H) | 4,701 x 1,872 x 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm |
| Motor | 170 kW, 330 Nm, front-wheel drive |
| Usable battery | 60.13 kWh |
| Range (NEDC) | 480 km per charge |
| Max AC charging | 7.2 kW |
| Max DC fast charging | 100 kW |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Touchscreen | 12.9 inches |
| Warranty | 7 years or 160,000 km (vehicle); 10 years or 200,000 km (battery, per the launch release) |
VinFast says the DC fast charger can take the battery from 10% to 70% in under 30 minutes. NEDC is an older, lenient lab test, and VinFast's own page warns that real range may be lower depending on speed, temperature, terrain and load.
Some early reports gave different numbers, such as 11 airbags and a 15.6-inch screen. The table uses VinFast Philippines' own spec page, which lists 6 airbags and a 12.9-inch display. Colors are Infinity Blanc, Starburst Blue, Jet Black and Solar Ruby with a black roof. Top Gear Philippines reported that the two-tone Solar Ruby costs ₱10,000 more.
Battery subscription or battery included?
With the subscription price, you own the car but pay VinFast a monthly fee to use the battery. TNGlobal reports that the fee varies with the distance you drive, and that a subscribed battery is replaced when its capacity drops below 70%, subject to the program's terms. Neither the launch release nor VinFast's VF 8 page states the fee.
So the math depends on one number you need from a dealer. The break-even point is the ₱251,000 price gap divided by your monthly fee. To show how much that fee matters, here are two example fees (these are not VinFast prices):
- At ₱2,000 a month: ₱251,000 ÷ ₱2,000 = about 126 months (10.5 years) before the subscription costs more.
- At ₱4,000 a month: ₱251,000 ÷ ₱4,000 = about 63 months (5.2 years).
If you plan to keep the car past the break-even point, buying the battery outright costs less over time. If you drive little or change cars often, the subscription means paying less upfront.
Early bookers get a head start. The first 1,000 customers who placed a deposit by November 5 receive one year of battery subscription free, per TNGlobal. That booking window has closed.
How much does it cost to charge at home?
By our math, using VinFast's 60.13 kWh battery and Meralco's October 2026 overall rate of ₱15.0615 per kWh for a typical household:
- Full charge from empty: 60.13 kWh x ₱15.0615 = about ₱910.
- Per kilometer, on the NEDC range: ₱905.65 ÷ 480 km = about ₱1.89 per km.
- Home charging time from empty: 60.13 kWh ÷ 7.2 kW = about 8.4 hours at the car's maximum AC rate.
These are estimates from official figures, not test results. They ignore the energy lost while charging, which raises the real cost, and real-world range is usually shorter than NEDC, which raises the cost per kilometer. Your Meralco rate also changes every month.
Where to buy the VF 8
VinFast's reservation form lists 33 dealer branches, from Tuguegarao and La Union in the north to Davao, Tagum and General Santos in Mindanao, plus three in Cebu. The company says it is still growing its dealer network, after-sales service and public charging with V-Green and local partners.
For the bigger picture, read what Vingroup's planned EV plant could mean for buyers, or compare a smaller, cheaper option in our report on the BYD Atto 2's Philippine launch.
