Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has officially entered the Indian market, inaugurating its first showroom in Surat, Gujarat. This 3,000 sq. ft. facility offers immersive brand experiences, test drives, and after-sales support.
The showroom showcases right-hand drive versions of VinFast’s premium electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, marking India as the first market to receive these models in this configuration. Pre-bookings for both models commenced on July 15, 2025, with a fully refundable deposit of ₹21,000.
VinFast plans to establish 35 dealerships across more than 27 Indian cities by the end of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the Indian EV market.
The company’s upcoming manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is set to begin operations by the end of June 2025. Spanning 400 acres within the SIPCOT industrial estate, the facility represents a planned investment of up to US$2 billion, with an initial commitment of US$500 million over the first five years. The plant is designed to have an annual production capacity of up to 150,000 vehicles and is expected to generate approximately 3,000–3,500 local jobs.
VinFast’s entry into India follows closely on the heels of Tesla’s debut in the country, intensifying competition in the rapidly growing Indian EV market.
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