VinFast is all geared to set foot in India after making its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year. The Vietnamese EV manufacturer has now officially started accepting bookings for its upcoming cars — VF7 and VF6 — slated to launch later this year. Interested customers can register their interests and pre-book either of the cars at a token amount of Rs 21,000.
The vehicles will be assembled locally at VinFast’s upcoming factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This upcoming facility is a key component of the company’s $500 million investment in India and is expected to produce 150,000 vehicles annually at full capacity, generating around 3,500 direct employment opportunities.
VinFast plans to set up 32 dealerships across 27 cities, building a strong 3S ecosystem encompassing Sales, Service, and Spares. The initial phase will focus on major urban centres and emerging EV hubs, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Bhubaneswar, Trivandrum, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Calicut, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Baroda, and Goa.
Speaking on the Pre-Booking announcement, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, said: “We are deeply encouraged by the overwhelming support from Indian consumers at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. It reaffirmed the country’s readiness and enthusiasm for sustainable mobility solutions. The VF 6 and VF 7 represent our vision of bringing world-class EVs tailored to local needs, and we’re confident that Indian customers will find these models not only competitive, but truly inspiring.”
Vinfast VF7: Expected specs
The VF7 is a mid-size electric SUV developed in collaboration with Italy’s Torino Design. Globally, it is offered in two variants: Eco and Plus. The Eco variant features front-wheel drive, producing 172 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, while the Plus variant comes with all-wheel drive, delivering 344 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. Both versions are equipped with a 75.3 kWh battery, providing an estimated WLTP range of up to 450 km. It is expected to be priced at Rs 35 lakh (ex-showroom).
Vinfast VF6: Expected Specs
The VF6 is a compact electric SUV that also comes with two trims: Eco and Plus, delivering 172 bhp and 198 bhp, respectively. Power comes from a 59.6 kWh battery, offering a driving range of approximately 381 to 399 km, depending on the trim. It is expected to be priced within Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
