VinFast, a car company based in Vietnam, has officially announced two new high-end electric cars called the Lac Hong 900S and the Lac Hong 800S. These high-end electric sedans are meant to compete with high-end electric vehicles from around the world, like the Mercedes EQS, BMW i7, and Tesla Model S.
The news is important since VinFast is quickly growing outside of Vietnam and the US. The company is also looking at regions like India, where the demand for high-end electric cars is slowly growing.
The VinFast Lac Hong 900S and 800S could be the brand’s most ambitious electric cars ever, thanks to their futuristic look, big battery packs, and cutting-edge driving technologies.
VinFast Lac Hong 900S and 800S Reveal
The Lac Hong series shows what VinFast wants to do with premium electric vehicles in the future.
Both cars were shown off as the best electric sedans for the global market. The name itself has historical meaning. The name “Lac Hong” comes from the legendary beginnings of the Vietnamese people, which makes the project a source of national pride for the company.
The Lac Hong 900S will be VinFast’s most expensive electric vehicle and will be the biggest. The Lac Hong 800S will be a little smaller, but it will still be in the high-end executive EV market.
Three main areas are the emphasis of the design philosophy:
- very modern luxury• extended range of driving
- smart tech
VinFast says these cars were made to be as comfortable and high-tech as other luxury electric sedans already on the market.
Exterior Design and Styling
The Lac Hong models use VinFast’s current EV design language, but they look much more high-end and futuristic.
Both sedans have a clean, closed grille design at the front, as well as a trademark LED light bar and narrow matrix headlights. The V-shaped LED element is a trademark of the VinFast brand.
The body design is all about making the car as aerodynamic as possible, which is important for a long electric driving range.
Some important design features are:
Consider the proportions of a long wheelbase luxury sedan
- Door handles that are flush
- Roofline inspired by a stylish coupe
- wheels that are aerodynamic• LED light signature on the back that goes all the way across
The overall design is clearly meant to compete with high-end electric cars like the BMW i7 and Mercedes EQS.
Interior and Luxury Features
VinFast is likely to market the Lac Hong 900S and 800S as high-end electric sedans with a lot of technology.
Inside the cabin, the focus will be on comfort, digital technologies, and a simple design.
What to expect inside:
- big curved screen for entertainment
- digital dashboard
- Voice assistant based on AI
- high-tech connected car systems
- leather seats of the highest quality
- glass roof that goes all the way around
- temperature control for more than one zone
- possibilities for executive seating in the backLighting system for ambient lighting
Luxury elements like reclining chairs and entertainment screens might also be supplied to passengers in the back, especially in places like China and the Middle East.
If VinFast brings these vehicles to India in the future, the high-end comfort amenities could draw in people who want something other than German luxury brands.
Battery and Performance Expectations
VinFast hasn’t released all of the technical details yet, but rumors from the industry say that the Lac Hong 900S might have a very big battery pack that is meant to give it a long range.
Some things that are likely to be highlights are:
- battery size is between 100 and 120 kWh
- a range of driving close to 600 km or more
- option for all-wheel drive with two motors
- the ability to charge quickly• a more advanced way to cool the battery
People who buy luxury electric vehicles these days want long range and fast acceleration. VinFast will probably adjust the Lac Hong models to compete with other brands.
Some versions of the Mercedes EQS can go more than 700 km on a single charge, so VinFast will need to offer statistics that are competitive to get people to buy them.
Technology and Driver Assistance
The Lac Hong 900S and 800S will probably show off the best technologies that VinFast has to offer.
Expected tech features are:
- technologies that help drivers in advanced ways
- cruise control that adapts
- help with staying in your lane
- a system for automatic parking• upgrades to software over the air
- characteristics that make it easy to connect
VinFast has put a lot of money into making software in the past, and the Lac Hong models could have new AI-based driving functions.
Expected Price and Market Position
Since they are high-end electric vehicles, the pricing will be quite important.
In India, the VinFast Lac Hong 900S might compete directly with the Mercedes EQS, which costs about ₹1.6 crore.
Expected prices around the world:
- Lac Hong 900S: $90,000 to $120,000
- Lac Hong 800S costs between $70,000 and $90,000.
If these cars ever come out in India, the pricing might be about:
From ₹90 lakh to ₹1.5 crore
VinFast, on the other hand, may use aggressive pricing to get more customers.
