EVC-segment SUVReference price ₫949MThế hệ 12026–present modelsSample data
Cost of owning a VinFast VF 7 for 5 years
Estimate for the VF 7 Plus, 2,000 km/month in Ho Chi Minh City, 60% loan. Assumptions updated Sep 29, 2026 — adjust them to how you drive for your own number.
5-year TCO
₫986M
Optimistic ₫917M · pessimistic ₫1,068M
Cost per km
₫8,218/km
Cash ≈ ₫2,732/km (excl. depreciation & interest)
Cost per month
₫16.4M
Cash ≈ ₫5.5M/month
Cost by category
5 yrs · ₫ million
₫986M5-year TCO
| DepreciationResidual value ≈ 45% after 5 years | 53% | 522.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees & parkingPlate, road maintenance fee, parking | 16% | 157.8 | |
| Loan interest60% · 60 months · 7.5% → 10.5% | 14% | 136.4 | |
| Energy (charging)Home 69% · V-Green within quota | 7% | 65.6 | |
| InsuranceComprehensive + mandatory third-party | 5% | 53.4 | |
| Maintenance & tyresManufacturer schedule + 2 tyre sets | 5% | 51.0 |
Variants & specs
CarCost default data, updated Sep 1, 2026. Figures marked “Estimate” have no published source yet.
| Variant | List price | Consumption | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| VF 7 PlusThế hệ 1 · 2026–present models | ₫949M | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 75.3 kWh |
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FAQ about VF 7 running costs
Answers use the same assumptions as above.
How much does a VinFast VF 7 cost per month?
At 2,000 km/month in Ho Chi Minh City, about ₫16.4M/month including depreciation; the cash part (charging, insurance, maintenance, fees, parking) is about ₫5.5M/month. Driving less or charging at home more lowers this number.
Is the VinFast VF 7 exempt from registration fee?
Yes. Battery electric cars are 100% exempt from the first registration fee until 31/12/2030 (Decree 202/2026/NĐ-CP). CarCost still counts the plate fee, inspections and road maintenance fee.
Until when does V-Green free charging apply to the VinFast VF 7?
Under the manufacturer policy (updated May 18, 2026), cars bought from Feb 10, 2026 for personal use get 10 free sessions per month at V-Green chargers until Feb 10, 2029. Sessions over the quota and all sessions after that date are charged at the V-Green price (₫3,858/kWh).
How much does VinFast VF 7 maintenance cost over 5 years?
About ₫51M at 2,000 km/month, covering scheduled maintenance and tyre replacements by distance (about one set every 50,000 km).
Reference figures, not financial advice.