On Our Podcast Show this week, we discuss our experience with the worst-reviewed electric vehicle of 2023! The Fully Charged Show made its stop in Vancouver, BC, Canada. As one of the country’s provinces with the highest EV adoption rate, it was a great way to help those hesitant jump in with both feet. The EV Test Drive area was one of the most popular parts of the show. But Stephen only had one vehicle on his hit list – The Vinfast VF8! After hearing so many horrible reviews and apologies for its poor experience, we wanted to find out how much was fact and fluff. And the results of our test drive might shock you!
Highlights
00:00 – What is the Fully Charged Show about?
01:47 – Is the Vinfast EV really that bad?
06:17 – What did the journalists think of the Vinfast EV?
08:33 – How vital is the infotainment system on the Vinfast EV?
09:32 – Why is public transport so popular in Asia?
10:28 – Why are engineers so bad at designing cars?
11:40 – Why were the journalists so critical of the VinFast EV?
12:36 – Why is comfort not taken seriously by Asian car manufacturers?
13:40 – What is the driving experience like on Vinfast EV?
17:07 – Are the seats on the Vinfast EV comfortable?
18:51 – How does the dashboard feel on the Vinfast EV?
19:45 – How do you start the engine on the Vinfast EV?
23:34 – How does the steering wheel feel on the Vinfast EV?
25:12 – What does the Vinfast EV use for a dashboard?
27:53 – What’s our verdict on the Vinfast EV?
33:17 – What’s the price of the Vinfast EV?
34:51 – How did Vinfast become a meme?
36:32 – Where does Vinfast stand against the big players in the EV market?
39:57 – How efficient is lithium recycling?
44:18 – Why are there so many different types of EV charging plugs?
46:11 – Which EV manufacturer was at the Fully Charged Show?
47:12 – Can you record your dashcam footage or video to a USB drive?
51:56 – Are industrial or commercial EVs being deployed already?
53:41 – Are EV bikes becoming popular?
55:00 – What is EV conversion, and is it popular?
57:18 – When is the next Fully Charged Show?
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