VinFast, a Vietnamese EV maker listed on the Nasdaq, has officially entered the Indian automotive market with the launch of two all-electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
The company said it has developed right-hand drive versions for the VF 6 and VF 7 SUVs specifically for this market. These are the firm’s first models to be launched in India.
The VF 6 B-segment SUV is designed with the “The Duality In Nature” philosophy, which seeks to “balance opposing elements, resulting in a vehicle that is both fun and sophisticated, technological and human-centric”, the firm said.
Inspired by the "Asymmetric Aerospace" philosophy, the C-segment SUV, VF 7, offers a “bold and robust” interior with intelligent technologies.
VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said: “Our presence at the Bharat Mobility Show 2025 represents a significant milestone as we showcase our India-bound products here for the first time. We believe our premium SUVs VF 6 and VF 7 are the game changers that will accelerate the adoption of EVs in India.
“We are thrilled to exhibit our broader portfolio of electric mobility solutions at the Expo. Our presence here not only underlines our commitment to the Indian market, but also showcases our vision for sustainable mobility solutions and advanced technology.”
At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, which is scheduled from 17-22 January 2025, the company is also showcasing a range of electric vehicles.
Thes include the VF 3, VF 8, VF e34, VF 9 SUVs; Klara, Evo200, Feliz Vento, Theon electric scooters; the DrgnFly electric bike, and the VF Wild pickup truck concept.
VinFast India marketing sales deputy CEO Ashwin Ashok Patil said: “Our India-centric premium SUVs VF 6 and VF 7 are expected to go for sales from early second half of CY 2025. VinFast is appointing dealers across all major towns in India with omni channel presence.”
Last year, VinFast commenced construction on its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in India.
The plant is expected to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles, and promote sustainable mobility in India and beyond.
In November 2024, Reuters reported that VinFast was set to receive a capital boost of VND85tn ($3.35bn) from its founder and parent company, Vingroup, by 2026.
