5-star safety Recently, a video recording a traffic collision between a VinFast VF 8 car and a container truck on National Highway 6, Hoa Binh province has attracted the attention of the community. Despite the strong collision, the VF 8 was thrown away, but the driver and the people inside the car were still safe. The interior details of the car after the collision were also quite intact. Immediately afterwards, on March 21, 2023, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia (ASEAN NCAP) announced the results of the VinFast VF 8 car assessment, with 89.5/100 points, achieving a 5-star safety certification - the highest level in the organization's assessment system. This result is the clearest affirmation of the quality and safety of the Vietnamese electric car model.
VinFast VF 8 model received 5-star safety certification from ASEAN NCAP.
The advantage of VF 8 is that all versions have 11 airbags (2 front seat airbags, 4 side airbags, 2 knee airbags, 2 curtain airbags and 1 center airbag ) to provide the highest level of protection for the occupants of the car. According to the assessment from ASEAN NCAP, VF 8 is particularly outstanding and achieved absolute scores in the Safety Support category when converging all advanced technologies such as: Electronic balance system (ESC); Anti-lock braking system (ABS); Seat belt reminder system (SBR) for both front and rear seat passengers, Rear seat occupant detection; Advanced automatic emergency braking (AEB) in the city, urban areas, Emergency braking with pedestrians; Forward collision warning (FCW); Lane departure warning (LDW); Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)… ASEAN NCAP experts were also impressed when all versions of the car were equipped with Blind Spot Detection (BSD) technology for the driver and front passenger, Automatic High Beam (AHB) and Pedestrian Protection technology and CPD technology - Child Presence Detection (which helps warn the driver/parent about children accidentally left in the car).
The VF e34 model has many safety features beyond its segment, achieving a 4-star ASEAN NCAP certification.
Along with the 4-star ASEAN NCAP safety certification that the VF e34 model previously achieved, the results of the VF 8 continue to strongly and consistently affirm the philosophy of "Putting customers at the center" that VinFast is pursuing. All car models are developed by VinFast towards the highest safety standards of the world's leading prestigious organizations such as ASEAN NCAP (Southeast Asia), EURO NCAP (Europe), NHTSA (USA)... Protecting drivers and passengers better than gasoline vehicles According to research results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) based on insurance data from 2011-2019, electric vehicles ensure better safety for drivers and passengers in the vehicle. The rate of injury claims for electric vehicles is 40% lower than that of vehicles running on traditional internal combustion engines. Explaining this result, according to Mr. David Harkey, President of IIHS, the weight advantage is one of the reasons why electric cars protect occupants better. In addition, the safety equipment and driver assistance features equipped on electric vehicles are also important factors.
According to IIHS research, electric vehicles provide better safety for drivers in the event of a collision thanks to their advantages in weight, safety equipment and driver assistance features.
In fact, safety is a top concern for automakers as more and more electric vehicles are equipped with advanced safety technology. For example, all vehicles in VinFast's electric SUV product line are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), making driving safer. In particular, the two large-sized models VF 8 and VF 9 possess level 2 ADAS features (partially autonomous under driver supervision) that are usually only available in luxury cars such as: highway driving support, traffic jam support... Models in lower segments such as VF e34 and VF 5 Plus are also equipped with ADAS features such as rear traffic warning, blind spot warning, door opening warning...
Virtual assistant on VinFast electric cars helps drivers focus better.
In addition, the Vietnamese car company's product lines are also highly appreciated for their smart features such as automatic rescue calls in case of accidents and calling for roadside assistance services. In particular, the VinFast virtual assistant with voice control helps drivers easily adjust heating, air conditioning, etc. without losing concentration. Recently, the results of a survey of nearly 1,300 Vietnamese consumers on electric vehicles showed that up to 78% of respondents have a need to buy electric vehicles (motorbikes, cars or bicycles) in the near future. The positive results on the safety of electric vehicles through international evaluation programs are also a welcome signal, reducing concerns for users and those intending to buy electric vehicles, contributing to promoting the speed of popularization of environmentally friendly vehicles in Vietnam.
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