VinFast Cars in India: Launch Dates, Specs & Expected Prices (2025–2026)

Vietnamese EV giant VinFast is making a high-voltage entry into the Indian auto market, with big ambitions, a fast-growing dealer network, and local manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. Here’s your fully detailed guide to VinFast’s India plans, including the upcoming models, specs, pricing, and launch timelines.

Upcoming VinFast Models & Launch Timeline

Model	Type	Battery	Range (WLTP)	Power	Launch Date	Expected Price (Ex-showroom)
VF7	Electric Midsize SUV	70.8 kWh	450 km	201 bhp	Aug 18, 2025	₹50 Lakh*
VF6	Electric Compact SUV	56.8 kWh	399 km	160 bhp	Sep 18, 2025	₹25 Lakh*
VF3	Electric Hatchback	44 kWh	N/A	N/A	Feb 18, 2026	₹10 Lakh*

VinFast’s India Strategy

Local manufacturing: First Indian plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Operations underway from August 2025, with future expansion planned for higher localization and product range.
Dealer network: 35 dealerships in 27 cities by December 2025, with online and offline sales and service.
Aggressive approach: Launching premium and affordable EVs top-down to target both aspirational urban and mass-market buyers.

Model-wise Details

1. VinFast VF7

Position: Premium midsize electric SUV, directly competing with Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, BYD Seal, and MG ZS EV.
Spec Highlights:
- 70.8kWh LFP battery, 450km (WLTP) certified range
- Single-motor FWD (201bhp/310Nm) or Dual-motor AWD (350bhp/500Nm, 0–100km/h in 5.8s)
- 12.9-inch touchscreen, full ADAS/Level 2 autonomous driving, seven airbags, panoramic glass roof, ventilated vegan leather seats, digital cockpit
- Huge 537L boot; 19-inch alloys (Apollo tyres on India-spec)
Expected Price: ₹50 lakh (ex-showroom)
Features: Wireless charger, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate, rear seat recline, 5-star Bharat NCAP target

2. VinFast VF6

Position: Compact family SUV, rival to the MG ZS EV, Tata Nexon EV, upcoming Creta EV
Spec Highlights:
- 56.8kWh battery, 399km range (WLTP), 160bhp
- 10.1-inch central touchscreen, panoramic roof, wireless connectivity
- Level 2 ADAS, digital cluster, premium interior materials
Expected Price: ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom)
Target Audience: Urban families, tech-forward buyers

3. VinFast VF3

Position: Affordable city-oriented electric hatchback, rivals Tata Tiago EV, MG Comet
Spec Highlights: 44kWh battery (expect ~250–300km range), practical design, compact size
Expected Launch: Feb 2026
Expected Price: ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom).

Booking, Delivery, and Service

Bookings for VF6 and VF7 opened in July 2025 with a fully refundable deposit of ₹21,000.
First VF7 deliveries begin post-August 2025; VF6 follows in September 2025.
Cars will be assembled at the new Tamil Nadu facility.
After-sales to include mobile service, spare parts, buyback, app-based mobility, and battery warranty.

What Makes VinFast Unique?

Feature-loaded: Each car comes in a fully-loaded variant for India (at least in initial launches).
Build quality: Focused on upmarket exteriors, tech-rich interiors, and large real-world range.
Safety: 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, aiming for 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Charging solutions: Planning to bring their own network plus tie up with Indian providers.

Future Models & Expansion

Higher-end SUVs (VF8, VF9) coming in 2026 (priced ₹40–70 lakh+), along with VF e34 and Wild.
More affordable models to follow as localization rises and Indian plant grows.
VinFast aims to scale up to 200,000 EVs/year capacity in the medium term.

In Summary

VinFast’s entry is one of the boldest for any new automaker in 2025—combining competitive pricing, a tech-laden package, local manufacturing, and a full-service EV ecosystem. The VF7 and VF6 will be the first touchpoints for Indian buyers, but with the affordable VF3 and premium VF9 in the pipeline, VinFast is set to shake up segments from city hatchbacks to executive SUVs

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