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VinFast also aims to establish 35 dealerships across 27 cities this year & in partnership with others, build 15,000 charging stations nationwide to strengthen EV ecosystem.“>
Vietnam’s VinFast has entered the Indian passenger vehicle market with the launch of its first two electric SUVs — the VF 6 and VF 7 — priced at ₹16.49 lakh and ₹20.89 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) respectively. The company outlined an aggressive EV strategy for India, including plans to introduce e-buses and electric two-wheelers, expand local production, and set up a nationwide charging network, PTI reported.
The VF 6 offers an ARAI-certified range of up to 468 km, while the larger VF 7 comes with variants delivering between 438 km and 532 km. Both models feature premium interiors, fast-charging capability, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said the company would roll out new models every six months, tailored for India with right-hand-drive configurations. “We are working with states to secure orders for e-buses and two-wheelers. Our Tamil Nadu plant currently has 50,000-unit capacity, which we plan to increase to 1.5 lakh in the second phase, pending environmental clearance,” he said.
The company also aims to establish 35 dealerships across 27 cities this year and, in partnership with others, build 15,000 charging stations nationwide to strengthen the EV ecosystem.
More than just automobiles
Beyond automobiles, parent company Vingroup JSC is eyeing large-scale investments in India across smart cities, hospitality and green energy. Chau said the group is exploring projects such as smart cities spread over 2,000 acres, luxury resorts, and renewable energy ventures. “Our chairman wants to bring the whole ecosystem of Vingroup into India. Investing capital is not an issue as we are like Tata, Reliance and Infosys combined,” he added.
The group, which already operates 47 luxury resorts globally, sees India as a key market for its next growth phase.
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