Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.5 seconds, compared with 6.4 seconds for 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range has the higher listed output at 402 hp; 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD is rated at 286 hp, a difference of 116 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range at 620 Nm and 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD at 545 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 602 km, against 471 km for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 13.6 kWh/100km; 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range is listed at 18.6 kWh/100km. 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 185 kW, compared with 110 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 450 litres versus 376 litres, a difference of 74 litres. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD is listed at 1,000 kg. 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range is 282 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $49,995, compared with $51,000 for 2024 VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.