With over 250 km (~155 miles) of battery-only range, genuine off-road capability, and a range-extending ICE engine that pushes total range well beyond 1,000 km (~620 miles), VinFast’s new VF Wild is shaping up to be an interesting entry in the electrified truck race.
First shown as an all-electric concept back in 2024, the production version of the new VF Wild pickup is still motivated by an electric motor generating 160 kW (~215 hp) and 280 Nm (~205 lb-ft) of torque that draws power from a relatively modest 46.4 kWh LFP battery pack (compared to the monstrous 205 kWh battery in GM’s electric trucks, of all modes). That setup is good enough to get VF Wild drivers about 250km (NEDC) from where they started before the ICE generator kicks in to keep the party going.
But, crucially, that’s all it does. VinFast is quick to point out that its internal combustion engine is purely a range extender and that the vehicle is powered solely by its electric motors for a driving experience much closer to a “pure” electric vehicle than a conventional hybrid.
Information about ICE is limited, but in Vietnamese. dantri reports a 1.5-liter gasoline (gas) engine under the hood.
Shooting for the stars
The cold, hard numbers on this topic are interesting. At 5,376mm long, 2,069mm wide and 1,873mm tall with a 3,258mm wheelbase, the VF Wild appears to be aiming for industry heavyweights like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, but those can’t be considered EREVs, which makes me think of the old saying “aim for the moon and end up among the stars.”
It remains to be seen how well the new VF Wild will do in the global market, but it is worth noting that VinGroup (VIC.VN) is profitable. The company had a record 2025, posting more than $12.8 billion in revenue and nearly $430 million in net (non-gross) profits, and unlike some quite notable others in the industry, they are currently expanding their global operations.
No word yet on plans to bring the VF Wild to North America; However, if it ever arrives, it will probably be priced right. The starting price of the new VinFast EREV pickup is “only” 860 million dong, which is ~$33,000 as I write this.
Inside, the truck features a flat floor, a 10″ touchscreen infotainment system in place of the center console, and reclining rear seats. Like other VinFast models (and the Saturn Ion and first-generation Toyota Prius), the VF Wild lacks an instrument cluster in front of the driver. You can see the interior for yourself below and then let us know what you think of VinFast’s latest production offering in the comments.
wild interior
SOURCE | IMAGES: VinFast.
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