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VinFast Debuts VF Wild, a Mid-Size Electric Pickup Concept, at CES

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VinFast Debuts Wild VF Electric Pickup ConceptDrew Dorian - Car and Driver
  • Electric vehicle upstart VinFast unveiled a mid-size pickup truck concept at the 2024 CES technology show in Las Vegas.

  • Called the VF Wild, the new model could join the VF8 and VF9 SUVs in the automaker's lineup if it eventually reaches production.

  • Powertrain and range specs were not announced, but the company claims the VF Wild has a midgate design that can create more space for cargo by opening the bed to the cabin.

The electric-pickup segment may soon see a fresh competitor from startup automaker VinFast. The company unveiled its concept for a mid-size truck called the VF Wild today at CES, complete with rugged styling.

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Drew Dorian - Car and Driver

No powertrain or battery details have been released yet, but if the VF Wild sees production, we expect to see dual motors for an all-wheel-drive setup and at least 250 miles of claimed driving range. VinFast did announce that the truck features a midgate bed design, which can expand the truck's cargo-hauling capability by opening the cabin up to the cargo area.

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Drew Dorian - Car and Driver

With the ambitious pace at which VinFast is rolling out products in the U.S., it's possible we could see a production version of the VF Wild within the next few years. If it does make it past the concept stage and into the automaker's showrooms, it will have its work cut out for it against competitors including the Rivian R1T and the upcoming Fisker Alaska, the latter of which features a similar midgate design and footprint.

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Larger electric pickups such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, and the Tesla Cybertruck are less likely to feel the heat. So VinFast would be wise to show up to the EV truck fight with a value price and decent practicality to win over buyers who can't afford a full-size EV truck from those legacy automakers.

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