Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | VinFast VF8 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$54,490 | C$48,495 |
| Range (Claimed) | 412 km | 385 km |
| Battery Capacity | 88 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Motor Power | 194 kW | 150 kW |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 167 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | N/A | 43 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
The Kia Niro EV is the more affordable choice at C$48,495, undercutting the other by about C$5,995. The VinFast VF8 travels further on a charge, with a claimed 412 km versus 385 km — roughly 27 km more. The VinFast VF8 is the more powerful EV, producing 194 kW to the other's 150 kW.
Choose the VinFast VF8 if you want more driving range between charges (412 km); pick the Kia Niro EV if a lower purchase price (C$48,495) matters more to you.
VinFast VF8 vs Kia Niro EV
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Normal Charging
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| Spec name |  Electric VinFast VF8Eco C$54,490 2026EMI → |  Electric Kia Niro EVEX+ C$48,495 2026EMI → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$54,490 | C$48,495 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$863/mo | C$768/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 194 kW Best | 150 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 88 kWh Best | 64.8 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 499 Nm | 255 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 200 km/h Best | 167 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 5.9s (0-100 km/h)s Best | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 412 km Best | 385 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | EPA | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | N/A | 43 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | N/A | 9.5 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4750 mm | 4420 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1934 mm | 1825 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1667 mm | 1570 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2950 mm Best | 2720 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
