The VinFast VF 9 Redefines Prestige in a Shifting EV Market

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09/26/2025 - 10:07 AM

MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prestige no longer lives in roaring engines and chrome grilles. In Canada, it lives in clean lines, calm power, and features that feel both bold and elegant. Electric vehicle sales are growing, but adoption remains uneven. In Q2 2025, zero-emission vehicles made up only about 8.6 percent of new vehicle registrations nationwide¹. Some provinces do much better: Quebec has seen its share rise above 11 percent².

In that climate, a premium electric SUV has to do more than look expensive. It needs to signal leadership, power, and refinement at the same time. The VinFast VF 9 aims to do just that. With design input from Pininfarina, it combines bold, muscular proportions with soft, sweeping curves. The result is a shape that conveys confidence rather than aggression.

That sense of presence isn’t only about design. Many still associate prestige with the roar of a combustion engine, but the VF 9 offers another idea: quiet strength. The SUV moves with near silence, broken only by the faint rush of wind as it accelerates. Owners say that calm power turns every drive into a moment of ease, a rare stillness that makes the road feel less like a routine and more like something to enjoy.

What Prestige Means in Cost and Value

Luxury often carries hidden bills. In Canada many EVs cost more upfront, but the total cost of ownership can shift in favour of electric models over time. For example, Canadian owners typically spend nearly CA$3,000 a year on gasoline³. EV owners spend only a few hundred dollars annually on electricity. Maintenance costs follow a similar pattern: battery-electric vehicles require fewer moving parts, less fluid work, fewer brake jobs. Canadians who shift to EVs often see 40 to 50 percent lower maintenance costs over the life of their vehicle compared to conventional ones.

Still, premium EVs are priced high. The average cost of an electric vehicle in Canada is over CA$73,000⁴. That places many models out of reach for the average buyer. For someone who wants not just an EV but a three-row premium SUV, that gap can feel even wider.

Guided by the idea that prestige is less about paying more and more about maximizing value, the VF 9 works to bridge that gap. It starts with design and materials that deliver a sense of luxury without relying on unnecessary flash. It adds features that remain rare among electric SUVs: three rows of seating, the option of captain’s chairs in the second row, and premium leather throughout—details once reserved for the highest-end models. Beyond what’s visible, the value shows up in ownership. Lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance, and durable battery performance all combine to make the VF 9 feel like a smarter long-term investment.

Battery longevity matters too. The VinFast VF 9 comes with industry-leading coverage of 10 years or 200,000 kilometres, offering reassurance that value holds up over time. Canadians who drive long distances see this kind of performance as essential.

In Canada, where EV market share has slipped recently, consumers are more cautious. Yet interest remains strong among drivers who want a vehicle that reflects both their identity and their values: design, strength, quiet, and refinement. For them, the VF 9 offers more than transportation. It brings luxury, long-term reassurance, and a financially sound choice for the years ahead.

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¹ https://electricautonomy.ca/data-trackers/ev-sales-data/

² https://www.spglobal.com/automotive-insights/en/blogs/2025/03/canada-electric-vehicle-industry-insights

³ https://evbuyersguide.caa.ca/content/costs

⁴ https://energyrates.ca/electric-vs-gas-vehicles-a-cost-comparison/