VinFast VF6 Real World Range Test: Does It Match the 468 km Claim?

The recently launched Vinfast VF6 is slowly gaining attraction from consumers looking for a compact electric SUV in the 15-20 lakh price bracket. As it is generating interest among a large section of the audience, many people are desperate to know its real-world range test on urban cities as well as weekend highway trips. 

Recently, a user shared his experience of the VF6 and the real-world range provided by the electric SUV on his recent short trip from Jaipur to Delhi. The user was pretty much satisfied as he was able to extract 80% of the claimed range in the real-world driving circumstances. 

Vinfast VF6 Range Test (100% to 0%)

The user mentioned in the video that he was travelling from Delhi to Jaipur in its recently purchased VF6. He also stated further that he had started his journey with 100% state of charge (SOC), after which he showed a glimpse of a tool-booth where the highway starts, where he showed the actual battery health, which was around 79%, after which he started its run on the highway. 

Highway Drive:  The user put the VF6 on the cruise control and set the max speed at 80 km/hr.  The VF6 also comes with ADAS Level-2 functionality with features like adaptive cruise control. The user also took the VF6 to its max speed of 178 km/hr after disengaging the ADAS and cruise control. 

Ride & Comfort: The user was very much happy with the ride and handling of the car as it was pretty stable on high speeds. 

The VF6 also comes with ADAS Level-2 functionality with features like adaptive cruise control. The user also took the VF6 to its max speed of 178 km/hr after disengaging the ADAS and cruise control. 

Range Anxiety VS Reality: The Actual Number

The progression of the battery drainage just provided us a clear picture of VF6’s real-world range over long distances. 

Mid-Journey Stop: At a tea break, the VF6 showed 42% battery with an estimated range of 194 Km as shown at the driver dashboard. 

Reaching near Jaipur: Later at the drive, the battery showed a significant drop to 15%, and showing 69 km of range left, and at this point, the destination was approximately 48 km away, which means it had enough range to reach the destination. 

The Final Stretch: At the last leg of the journey, the battery was just 8% and the car displayed a significant range of 37 km for the remaining 22 km for the destination. 

The Verdict: 392 km on a Single Charge!

Finally the journey was successfully completed by reaching home with just 1% of the battery left and 5 km of range to spare. 

• Total Distance Covered: 392 km
• Claimed Range: 468 km
• Real-World Efficiency: ~83% of claimed range

NOTE: The owner also clarified that air-conditioning and other features were turned on throughout the whole trip, even when the battery levels were low, which indicates no aggressive measures were taken in order to desperately increase the range. 

Vinfast VF6: Technical Specifications & Pricing

Here are the detailed technical specifications of the VF6, which helped the user achieve a significant real-world range of 392 Km on a single charge. 

• Battery Pack: 59.6 kWh
• Power: 201 bhp
• Torque: 310 Nm
• Claimed Range: 463–468 km
• Price Range: ₹16.49 lakh – ₹18.29 lakh (ex-showroom)

Conclusion

The Vinfast VF6’s remarkable performance on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway proves that the VF6 is a capable long-distance cruiser. Thus achieving almost 400 Km of range on a single charge with A/C turned on makes it a strong choice in the sub-20 lakhs segment. 

Buyers who prioritise range anxiety while buying EVs will get a boost of hope as the real-world claim of VF6 is very close to its claimed numbers.