VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of Vietnamese carmaker VinFast Auto, announced that it has begun taking orders for its VF6 and VF7 battery-powered SUVs ahead of their official market launch in August. These models will be assembled locally at the company’s newly-built plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu State, when it becomes operational in the coming weeks.
Customers can now make reservations for the VF6 and VF7, which were unveiled locally at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in Delhi in January, either at VinFast showrooms or through the company’s official website, VinFastAuto.in, with a fully refundable booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$ 245).
Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, said in a statement: “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 VF6 and VF7 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 confirmed that it has signed agreements with 13 local dealers to establish an initial 32 sales, service, and spare parts (3S) outlets in 27 cities across the country. The company has also signed partnership agreements with local companies including RoadGrid, myTVS, and Global Assure to establish a nationwide charging and after-sales service network. The company confirmed that these “strategic collaborations will offer real-time charging access, AI-driven diagnostics, and integrated digital platforms to support VinFast’s fast-growing customer base and EV infrastructure.”
VinFast has also signed a partnership agreement with BatX Energies, an Indian battery recycling company, to repurpose or recover rare metals from spent batteries.
