Sunita Somvanshi
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially launched two electric SUVs in India – the compact VF6 and midsize VF7. The market entry comes with a financing partnership with Axis Bank aimed at easing adoption barriers in India’s growing EV segment.
VinFast, established in 2017 as part of Vietnam’s VinGroup conglomerate, announced the launches at an event in Delhi. The company has already broken ground on its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu following a planned investment of up to $2 billion (approximately ₹16,000 crore), with an initial commitment of $500 million for the first phase spanning five years.
The VF6 compact SUV offers a 59.6 kWh battery delivering up to 468 km range (Earth variant) or 463 km range (Wind variant) (ARAI certified). It comes with two front-wheel drive motor options: 177 PS/250 Nm (Earth) and 204 PS/310 Nm (Wind). Charging capabilities include DC fast charging, replenishing from 10% to 70% in approximately 25 minutes.
The larger VF7 is offered with two battery options: 59.6 kWh and 70.8 kWh. The 59.6 kWh FWD variant has a range of 438 km, while the 70.8 kWh versions offer 532 km (FWD) and 510 km (AWD) of ARAI-claimed range. Powertrain options include a single-motor FWD version (204 PS/310 Nm) and a dual-motor AWD variant (353.5 PS/500 Nm). The AWD version achieves 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
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Both models support the CCS2 charging standard prevalent in India. VinFast offers model-specific warranty terms, with the VF6 receiving a 7-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty with 8-year battery coverage, while the VF7 gets longer warranty terms depending on the variant.
Standard features across both models include Level 2 ADAS functionality with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and more. Interior technology centers around 12.9-inch touchscreens in both models handling climate, entertainment, and vehicle settings. Over-the-air update capability comes standard.
Introductory pricing positions the VF6 between ₹16.49 lakh and ₹18.29 lakh, while the VF7 ranges from ₹20.89 lakh to ₹25.49 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). This places them in competition with Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, and the upcoming Hyundai Creta Electric.
The Axis Bank financing partnership offers attractive interest rates, flexible repayment options, 100% on-road funding, exclusive offers, and priority services for VinFast customers. VinFast India CEO Pham Sanh Chau stated during the launch: “Financing is a critical enabler in the EV transition, and this MoU is a strong step towards building an inclusive ecosystem for our buyers.”
The vehicles are being assembled at VinFast’s Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu, which was inaugurated on August 4, 2025. When fully operational, the plant is expected to create 3,000-3,500 local jobs and have an annual production capacity of up to 150,000 units.
VinFast plans to establish experience centers in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore during the initial phase. Online bookings opened on July 15, 2025, with deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
The company enters India’s EV market as sales grew 91% in FY 2023-24 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
The VF6 and VF7 launches mark VinFast’s official entry into the Indian automotive market. These models join the company’s global lineup that includes the VF3, VF5, VF8, and VF9.
