The corporate’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a $500 million funding and can produce 150,000 autos yearly when absolutely operational, creating roughly 3,500 direct jobs
VinFast Auto India — the Indian subsidiary of world electrical car chief VinFast — has formally opened bookings in the present day for its premium electrical SUVs, the VF 7 and VF 6, throughout the Indian market.
The autos can be assembled regionally at VinFast’s upcoming manufacturing unit in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
These fashions can be formally launched for public sale in August, following the inauguration of the corporate’s plant in Thoothukudi with deliveries to comply with subsequently.
Indian prospects can now reserve their most well-liked VinFast electrical SUV both at VinFast showrooms or by the corporate’s official web site, VinFastAuto.in, with a completely refundable reserving quantity of ₹21 000, the corporate stated in a press release.
“The VF 7 and VF 6 provide spectacular real-world vary on a single cost. Each fashions are engineered for comfort, whether or not for each day metropolis commutes, intercity journey or weekend getaways — addressing vary anxiousness whereas delivering consolation, efficiency and cutting-edge expertise,” VinFast stated.
The VF 7 is an electrical SUV that includes a spacious premium inside, Degree 2 Superior Driver Help Methods (ADAS), massive touchscreen, related automotive applied sciences, panoramic glass roof, wi-fi charging and signature LED lighting. VF 6 is extra family-oriented and combines premium consolation with Degree 2 ADAS, an intuitive infotainment system, related options, signature lighting and a panoramic roof.
Talking on the Pre-Reserving announcement, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, stated: “We’re deeply inspired by the overwhelming help from Indian shoppers on the Bharat Mobility International Expo. It reaffirmed the nation’s readiness and enthusiasm for sustainable mobility options. The VF 6 and VF 7 symbolize our imaginative and prescient of bringing world-class EVs tailor-made to native wants, and we’re assured that Indian prospects will discover these fashions not solely aggressive, however actually inspiring.”
The preliminary set of dealerships can be established in key city and rising EV markets, together with Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Bhubaneshwar, Trivandrum, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Calicut, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Baroda and Goa.
The corporate has additionally introduced partnerships with RoadGrid, myTVS and International Guarantee to create a dependable, nationwide charging and after-sales service community.
VinFast has additionally partnered with BatX Energies, a number one Indian clean-tech firm specialising in battery recycling, uncommon steel restoration and end-of-life battery repurposing.
The corporate’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu represents a $500 million funding and can produce 150,000 autos yearly when absolutely operational, creating roughly 3,500 direct jobs.
Revealed on July 15, 2025
