KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Vinfast makes India debut with VF3, VF6, and VF7
- Showcased a range of models from an international range
- Could land some more models in the future from the line-up
The Vietnamese manufacturer, Vinfast has made its debut in the Indian market with the reveal of its VF6 AND VF7 electric SUVs. Not just this, the entire electric range is on display at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo with models all the way from Vinfast VF3 all the way up to the VF9 electric three-row SUV. Read on to find out what you can see here at the Auto Expo 2025. But before that, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel for direct coverage of all the happenings from the event.
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VF6
The VF6 is the electric SUV that is headed your way in 2025 which takes a fluidic and minimalist look that blends the SUV character with solid bodylines and pronounced wheel arches. While the interiors are also clean and not very edgy, it comes with a sole 59.6 kWh battery that is good for 399 km as per the claimed range. The electric motor on the other hand pushes out a decent 201 bhp power with a 309 Nm of torque. The pricing for this model will be revealed at a later date close to its launch.
VF7
The Vinfast VF7 is yet another model that is India-bound alongside the VF6. This, just like the VF6, is available in a single battery pack option of 75.6 kWh, but gets the electric motor with two states of tune. The base spec gets a single electric motor that puts out 204 PS of power and 310 Nm of torque figures, with a front-wheel drivetrain. The top-trim comes with 354PS power and 500 Nm of torque, which comes in an AWD setup with dual electric motors for a more engaging drive. The range, for the base model, is claimed to be 450 km and the top spec gets 431 km on a single charge.
VF8
The VF8 SUV comes with an all-wheel drive system that puts out a solid 408 PS power and 640 Nm of torque. This, like the Vinfast VF7, comes with a dual electric motor that takes the SUV from 0 to 100 in a mere 5.5 seconds where the battery size of 87.7 kWh promises s range of 425 km on a single juice-up. The VF8 also supports fast charging that fills it up from 0 to 70% in under 30 minutes, something that will come in really handy at the highway stops for your back stretch and a quick snack.
VF9
The Vinfast VF9 is the flagship SUV from the brand with a 6 and 7-seater layout, aimed at big families requiring bigger real estate inside the cabin. The SUV comes in two variants, Eco and Plus, powered by a hefty 123 kWh battery with a dual electric motor that puts out 402 bhp power and an AWD drivetrain. While this big-size mover goes from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds, the range for the Eco variant is claimed to be 531 km on a single charge, it drops down to 468 km on the Plus variant. For an idea about its size, it measures 5119mm in length, 2253mm in width, and 1691 mm in height.
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Vinfast VF3
The Vinfast VF3 is a compact electric vehicle that will take on the MG Comet EV but with a much more SUVish stance. Although the yellow color on the display looks a little quirky and playful, this will offer a much more serious look than its MG rival. While the prices stay under wraps for now, it gets 17-inch aero-cut alloys and an 18.94 kWh battery that claims a range of up to 215 km on a single charge.
Verdict
The entry of Vinfast in India is looking pretty solud with the kind of experience that it brings retailing internationally, where the emerging electric four wheler market is taking its shape. Can it replace a primary car of a household today, maybe not, but the kind of specs and range details are coming up, there could be a day soon in future that could see that happening.
