VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, is all set to begin its Indian operations with the launch of VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs during this year’s festive season. Ahead of EVs’ arrival, the company has revised its sales plans by reducing its sales target for the first year by one-third, and now it aims to sell only 3,000 units. Simultaneously, VinFast is still considering whether to assemble the VF6 and VF7 SUVs in India using CKD (completely knocked down) kits.
Delay and Reasons:
The VinFast VF6 and VF7 India launch has now been delayed by a month, as the company’s sales network isn’t fully ready. Production of the EVs was earlier slated to begin at VinFast’s Thoothukudi facility in Tamil Nadu on 30th June, but it has now been pushed to 30th July. The delay is attributed to VinFast’s weak distribution strategy and underdeveloped sales network.
After its debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show in January, the company had signed up dealers across 40 locations, but most of them have now backed out due to concerns over VinFast’s plans for distribution, pricing and product positioning. The report further states that only 8 to 10 dealers are still on board.
VinFast VF6 and VF7 Booking Details
Official bookings for the VF6 and VF7 EVs will begin in mid-July and deliveries are likely to commence nationwide by mid-August, 2025. The VinFast V6 is a compact electric SUV, offered globally in Eco and Plus trims packed with a 59.6kWh lithium-ion battery with a front-axle mounted electric motor. The Eco variant is good for 178bhp and 250Nm, while the Plus trim offers power worth 204bhp and 310Nm of torque.
The VinFast VF7 is available with two variants – Eco and Plus – boosted with a 75.3kWh battery pack. The Eco trim comes with a single electric motor and delivers a maximum power of 204bhp and 310Nm of torque. The Plus variant features a dual-motor configuration, promising a maximum power of 354bhp and 500Nm of torque.
