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VinFast on Wednesday launched the VF MPV 7, a premium electric seven-seater designed for families

Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast on Wednesday said it will offer multiple product options addressing different segments in India as it reiterates its commitment to the country. The company launched its all-new premium electric, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle VF MPV 7 priced at Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom India). "With the VF MPV 7, we are entering a new segment, but more importantly, we are expanding our commitment to India," VinFast India CEO Tapan Ghosh said at the launch of the new model. Noting that the VF MPV 7 seven is designed for modern Indian customers to move together with family or friends, he said the new model is also a signal of where VinFast is headed in India. "We are here to offer multiple product options to Indian customers for their varied mobility needs," Ghosh said. VinFast has been accelerating expansion of its retail and service network across India with a target of 75 showrooms nationwide by the end of 2026, up from the current 50 touchpoints, Ghosh

EV maker aims to expand presence across metros and emerging markets, strengthening retail network and ecosystem to boost adoption of electric mobility in India

Electric carmaker VinFast Auto India on Tuesday said it has partnered with CSB Bank to provide auto and inventory financing for its dealer network. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSB Bank for the purpose, VinFast Auto India said in a statement. The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive and convenient suite of credit solutions for potential customers of electric SUVs -- VF 6 and VF 7, supporting VinFast's growth strategy in the world's third-largest automotive market, it added. "Through this collaboration, we aim to offer flexible financing solutions that reduce entry barriers, while continuing to build a reliable and well-rounded ecosystem. It is one of several steps we are taking to ensure a consistent, dependable, and customer-focused EV experience in the country," VinFast India CEO, Tapan Ghosh said. CSB Bank Head Retail Banking, Narendra Dixit said as adoption of electric mobility accelerates, there is a growing need for accessible financ

Vingroup's VinFast offers extra discounts on electric cars and scooters for customers switching from gasoline vehicles, while cutting fares on its Xanh SM mobility platform

Tesla, which also made its India debut in July 2025, is making inroads cautiously

Vietnam's largest e-taxi operator plans 5-city rollout with VinFast cars

Vingroup has signed an MoU with Telangana for a proposed $3 billion phased investment spanning an electric taxi fleet, a mobility platform, a Vinhomes smart city, social infra and renewable energy

VinFast will invest an additional $500 million to expand its Thoothukudi facility for electric bus and e-scooter manufacturing, under a new MoU with Tamil Nadu

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data

VinFast Auto India has partnered with Castrol India to enhance EV after-sales support through Castrol Auto Service workshops, boosting reach, reliability, and customer confidence

VinFast CEO Pham Sanh Chau said India's EV policy was notified after the firm had begun production, leaving it ineligible despite investments since March 2024

Vietnam's VinFast debuts in India with two electric SUVs, VF6 and VF7, while also unveiling plans for e-buses, two-wheelers, charging stations, and smart cities

VinFast Auto India on Friday said it has joined hands with State Bank of India to facilitate loans for customers. The agreement aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of the electric automaker's first product rollout in the country. The collaboration allows the automaker to leverage State Bank of India's extensive pan-India network of nearly 23,000 branches to reach customers across urban and emerging markets alike, Vinfast Auto said in a statement. "This partnership will not only offer convenient and competitive financing solutions, but also extend the brand's presence to a broader audience, enabling a seamless and holistic EV ownership journey," VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said. VinFast, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Vingroup JSC, is gearing up for the launch of its VF 6 and VF 7 models in India.

The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. VinFast Tamil Nadu is the company's third operational plant and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network

Dealers see spike in customer interest

The firm is in discussions with several of its current component suppliers, and some want to shift part of their production to the industrial park in India, VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said

The EV maker's first outlet in India comes ahead of its Rs 16,600-cr Tamil Nadu factory launch and will showcase the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs backed by a growing dealer network

Thoothukudi is witnessing a major economic revival with Rs 1 trillion in investments across sectors, including EV manufacturing, green hydrogen, and space, alongside upgraded infrastructure

VinFast is committed to making EVs more accessible while contributing to economic growth through investment and local job creation.