VinFast Auto Sued Over Allegedly Misleading EV Charging Claims

Case Overview: A class action lawsuit claims VinFast Auto misled consumers about the charging capabilities of its 2024 VF 8 Plus AWD electric vehicles, which allegedly take nearly a full day to charge due to a software defect.

Consumers Affected: U.S. consumers who purchased or leased a VinFast VF 8 Plus that failed to charge at the advertised rate within the last four years.

Court: U.S. District Court Central District of California, Western Division

2025 VinFast VF 8 automobile

Consumers Claim VF 8 Plus AWD Models Take Nearly a Full Day to Charge

VinFast Auto is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from California consumers who say the electric carmaker misled them about the charging capabilities of its 2024 VF 8 Plus AWD model. 

According to the lawsuit, the company advertised the vehicles as charging quickly and efficiently, promising Level 2 capabilities, but in reality, they take nearly a full day to charge, leaving drivers stranded and frustrated.

Owners Report Vehicles Shut Down During Charging

The plaintiffs, Los Angeles residents Gil Abrahem Swigi and Joseph Mizrahi, both leased the VF 8 Plus in August 2024, according to the lawsuit. They say VinFast’s marketing and sales staff emphasized the vehicle’s ability to charge rapidly at industry-standard rates. But after driving off the lot, both drivers quickly realized something was off.

Rather than charging at the promised 32 amps, their vehicles reportedly shut down when attempting to do so—due to a known software defect. To avoid the issue, users must manually lower the charge rate to just 19 amps, nearly halving the charging speed. At that rate, even a routine top-off can take over seven hours, while a full charge stretches close to 24. That makes the vehicles impractical for daily commuting, the pair say.

The problems don’t end with slow charging. The complaint claims the vehicles regularly stop charging mid-session, sometimes requiring owners to wake in the middle of the night to manually restart them. 

Despite multiple at-home repair attempts, plaintiffs allege VinFast has failed to fix the issue and instead offered only two poor options: purchase expensive new charging equipment themselves or live with the defect.

VinFast Allegedly Knew About Software Issue

VinFast has allegedly admitted the issue stems from a software flaw, something entirely within the company’s control. But instead of pushing out an update or offering replacement vehicles, the automaker continues to lease and sell the cars without warning prospective buyers, the lawsuit claims. Plaintiffs say that violates both warranty protections and their lease agreements, which were based on the promise of a functional, efficiently charging electric vehicle.

The lawsuit accuses VinFast of breaching express warranties and failing to meet basic contractual obligations, leading to economic harm, loss of vehicle utility, and significant inconvenience.

Automakers Face Growing Number of EV-Related Complaints

As EVs grow in popularity, so too do legal actions against their manufacturer and VinFast is far from the only automaker under fire. 

Ford is currently battling a lawsuit over allegedly defective 12-volt batteries in its Bronco Sport and Maverick models that can cause sudden power loss and stalling. The complaint follows a major recall of over 270,000 vehicles, but plaintiffs say the fix didn’t go far enough.

Other automakers are facing similar scrutiny. Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche are each dealing with lawsuits tied to high-voltage lithium-ion battery issues in their EVs. Meanwhile, toolmaker Chervon North America is being sued for allegedly selling lithium-ion batteries prone to overheating and catching fire.

In their lawsuit against VinFast, Abrahem Swigi and Mizrahi want to represent anyone in the US who, in the last four years, has bought or leased a VinFast VF 8 Plus that failed to charge at the advertised rate. They are seeking an order compelling VINFAST to buy back the vehicles or provide adequate remedy, fees, costs, and interest. 

Case Details

  • Lawsuit: Abrahem Swigi, et al. v. Vinfast Auto, LLC, et al.
  • Case Number: 2:25-cv-05560
  • Court: U.S. District Court Central District of California, Western Division

Plaintiffs' Attorney:

  • Jason M. Ingber and Serach B. Shafa (Ingber Law Group) 

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