With low upfront costs and the advantage of free charging for more than three years, the VF 5 offers a more practical path to vehicle ownership, whether for first-time buyers or transport service drivers.
When shopping for a vehicle, most buyers naturally focus on the purchase price. Increasingly, however, attention is shifting toward the costs that come after delivery. Fuel, maintenance, and everyday operating expenses can add up significantly over the years, often having a greater impact on ownership costs than many people initially expect.
This is one reason the VinFast VF 5, a five-seat all-electric A-segment SUV, is attracting growing interest among Filipino motorists. According to Carlo Santos, an owner in Metro Manila, the vehicle’s long-term ownership costs played a major role in his decision.
“Before buying the VF 5, I looked at several gasoline-powered crossovers in a similar price range,” he said. “Once I started calculating fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and other running costs, the difference became pretty obvious.”
According to Santos, a gasoline-powered crossover consuming around 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers would burn approximately 68 liters of fuel over 1,000 kilometers of driving per month. At Metro Manila’s average gasoline price of PHP 87.25 per liter as of June 9, 2026, that’s close to PHP 6,000 spent on fuel every month. By comparison, the VF 5’s energy costs can be more than 50% lower for the same distance, helping owners keep more money in their pockets month after month.
“Fuel savings alone could add up to hundreds of thousands of pesos over two to three years,” he said.
Those savings are only part of the story. The VF 5 is more than just an economical EV, pairing a 100 kW electric motor with up to 326 kilometers of range and a city-friendly footprint that makes every day driving easy. It also punches above its weight on safety and technology, offering six airbags, seven ADAS features, 16 smart functions, and driver-assistance systems such as blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Backed by a 7-year vehicle warranty and a 10-year battery warranty, the VF 5 delivers a level of assurance that further strengthens its value proposition.
The earning opportunities
The VF 5’s low operating costs are already attractive for private owners, but the benefits become even more apparent for transport service drivers. Someone covering around 200 kilometers a day in a gasoline-powered crossover that consumes 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers would use roughly 408 liters of fuel each month. At Metro Manila’s average gasoline price of PHP 87.25 per liter, that’s about PHP 35,600 spent on fuel alone. With the VF 5, much more of a driver’s daily earnings can stay in their pocket.
Recognizing this opportunity, VinFast has included the VF 5 in its new Rentapasada program, a vehicle rental initiative designed to help more Filipinos enter the ride-hailing and transport service industry through Green GSM’s platform. The VF 5 is one of only two models currently available under the program, alongside the seven-seater Limo Green.
The program significantly lowers the financial barrier to entry. Drivers can begin participating with rental rates starting at PHP 1,000 per day, allowing them to start earning without taking on the large upfront costs typically associated with vehicle ownership.
Equally important is the support ecosystem surrounding the vehicle. Drivers who meet qualifying ride targets may receive free charging at V-Green charging stations, virtually eliminating their energy costs altogether. The program also offers a fixed five-year contract, extendable for another three years, providing greater stability and predictability for drivers building a long-term livelihood.
On its own, the VF 5 offers a compelling blend of affordability, technology, efficiency, and practicality. Combined with Rentapasada and VinFast’s broader support ecosystem, it can serve not only as a family car or daily commuter, but also as a tool for generating income and building greater financial stability.
