The rapid popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years has led to an increasing demand for vehicle personalization. Electric vehicles operate on an electric motor, do not emit emissions, are less noisy and have a minimalist design, but this makes some users think that the vehicle lacks personality. The upgrade and upgrade is aimed at increasing aesthetics as well as creating more operating experience, thus becoming a prominent trend.
Many workshop and accessory brands have continuously launched upgrade packages specifically for EVs, focusing on the appearance and interior. Popular items include body kit, large-displacement sports racks, interior and exterior LED lights, large central screen, star ceiling or embossed lighting system. In addition, fake exhaust pipes also appear to increase the feeling of power when accelerating, even though electric vehicles do not have internal combustion engine sound.
In the group of vehicles with many upgrades, VinFast VF3 is a prominent name thanks to its popular price and simple standard configuration. Vehicle owners often start by replacing the rims, installing roof racks, adding blades to the front trunk, and replacing lights to improve visibility. The interior is also emphasized with leather seats, large touch screens, electronic clock clusters and 360-degree cameras. Some people are willing to invest more in installing body kit or upgrading decorative lighting systems.
In terms of operation, VinFast VF3 is equipped with a rear-wheel electric motor with a capacity of 43 horsepower, 110 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 50 km/h in 5.3 seconds. lithium-ion pin has a capacity of 18.64 kWh for a range of 210 km according to NEDC standards. The vehicle can be charged from 10% to 70% in 36 minutes with a fast charger or about 5 hours with a slow charger.
Not only popular models, but larger and more powerful EVs are also being upgraded by many car enthusiasts. Some car owners choose large rims, color-changing exterior lighting systems or high-end sound systems to increase the difference. The trend of creating sound for EVs through simulated exhaust pipes is widely applied on BYD Han. This model is equipped with two motors with a total capacity of 509 horsepower, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. When equipped with a high-speed sound simulation system, the car brings a strong, sporty feel even though there is no actual exhaust.
In addition, many users also replace the Solstice to improve smoothness, add accessories to support off-road or decorate the interior in personal style. The simple technical structure of electric vehicles makes the upgrading of the exterior and interior more accessible than gasoline vehicles, thereby opening up a large accessory market.
Regarding technical regulations, according to Circular 43/2023/TT-BGTVT (effective from February 15, 2024), changes that do not affect the structure of the chassis - chassis - brakes - steering such as changing standard lights, changing the correct grades, wrapping chairs, pasting decals, etc. are not considered renovation and can still be inspected normally. Items related to technical structure that are classified as "romoted" must have documents according to regulations.
The trend of electric vehicles shows the need to make a personal mark on green cars that is booming in Vietnam. Flexible upgrades, reasonable costs and rich accessories help users both renew the car and increase the operating experience. This trend is forecast to continue to grow strongly in the coming time.
