VinFast’s VF 8 won the New Pure-Electric Car of the Year award at the 2026 Car Choice Awards in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 4. Five recently introduced models competed: the VF 8, Geely EX2, Jaecoo J5 EV, VinFast VF 2 and Lynk & Co 02. The awards combine professional judging, weighted at 70%, with community voting, weighted at 30%.
The Geely EX2 led the expert panel with 3.7 points, just ahead of the VF 8’s 3.6. But the VF 8 received the maximum public-vote score of 5.0, compared with 2.0 for the EX2. That produced an overall score of 4.02 for the VinFast, against 3.19 for the runner-up. The other finalists scored 2.93 for the Jaecoo J5 EV, 2.46 for the VF 2 and 2.40 for the Lynk & Co 02.
The new-generation, five-seat D-segment SUV is listed from VND 899 million. VinFast quotes a range of about 500 km per charge and says the battery can fast-charge from 10% to 70% in under 30 minutes. The VF 8 measures 4,701 mm long, with a 2,840 mm wheelbase, and features frequency-selective damping at both ends. Its driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, highway driving assistance, lane keeping, blind-spot alerts and a 360-degree camera. VinFast customers can charge free at the company’s network through February 10, 2029. The brand also collected awards for the VF 3 and Limo Green, giving it three wins overall.