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Is VF3’s battery technology, and charging system, reliable?

by @ashutosh.kumarover 1 year ago2 views7 answers
The battery and charging system of an electric vehicle are heavily dependent on the reliability of the vehicle. A relatively small battery keeps costs down on the VinFast VF3, but its longevity and real world performance have been questioned. Concerns have surrounded the battery's durability against road debris, and whether it would be able to last over time. The charging system is also coming in for flak because of its limited use case: it requires an adapter for AC charging. How does the VF3’s battery technology stand up against other EVs in its class? Is the fear of battery life and charging limitations valid? How has VF3 really been for real world battery reliability and charging convenience?
VinFast VF3 SUV
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Comments (7)

@amar-jainalmost 2 years ago
Real talk, same battery tech as other budget EVs probably comes from the same suppliers. It's not uniquely bad, it's just not great.
@monika-sinalmost 2 years ago
People don’t realize how big of a big deal the charging limitations are. If you run out of battery or you don't have a compatible charger, then what?
@kalika-dubalmost 2 years ago
The battery is OK for city use. After all, you aren't going on road trips with this thing, right?
@prem-shankalmost 2 years ago
The battery longevity is a real problem. After all, VinFast hasn’t been around long enough to prove its batteries can last.
@harsh-mathalmost 2 years ago
It’s annoying that you need an adapter for AC charging, but not a deal breaker. At home, most people will charge anyway.
@charan-sinalmost 2 years ago
Standard? The battery is no more protected from road debris. A single good pothole and you’ve got a potential fire hazard.
@sanjay-kumalmost 2 years ago
Apparently the battery tech is pretty bog standard for its class. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it gets the job done for short trips.
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