KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- VinFast VF e34 EV spotted on test again with heavy camouflage
- Expected to come to India as a CBU or a CKD unit
- Will compete with the Hyundai Creta EV, Maruti Suzuki eVX, MG ZS EV, and others
Vietnam's VinFast started testing its products in the Indian market soon after starting the construction of its manufacturing facility in India. The brand has already filed a few patents for the Indian market and the test mule of its upcoming VF e34 EV has been spotted on test once again. The VinFast VF e34 was seen testing a few weeks ago without any camouflage, but this time it was heavily camouflaged. Read details of the upcoming VinFasr VF e34 below. Also, join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group to stay updated on the latest automotive news and industry insights.
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VinFast VF e34 Spotted Once Again
The recently spotted test mule was covered in camouflage but showed the silhouette of the upcoming EV. The model spotted in India boasts the same design language as the one available in the Vietnam market. The overall design of the EV is curvy and smooth which gives it a good appeal on the road. At the front, it gets LED DRLs, sleek LED headlamps, a closed front grille, fog lamps, and a prominent bumper design.
The side profile gets spoke alloy wheels, significant wheel arches big body cladding, which is visible in the new test mule. A previously spotted test mule has revealed ORVM-mounted turn indicators, a 360-surround view camera, and chrome garnish on window sills. The rear gets a wraparound LED tail lamp.
The interior of the EV was not visible in the recent set of pictures but the international spec model comes with a digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, rotary gear selector, automatic climate control, level 2 ADAS, multiple airbags, and wireless charging among other features.
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VinFast VF e34 Battery Specifications
The Vietnam spec model comes with a 41.9 kWh battery pack which gives it a claimed range of 318 km. The EV comes with a front-mounted motor that produces 150 bhp of power and 242 Nm of peak torque. The VF e34 comes with Eco, Normal, and Sports drive modes as well. If we talk about charging, the EV can be charged from 10-70% in 27 minutes.
Verdict
The new spotting of the VinFast VF e34 suggests that the brand is on full swing testing mode. The brand has alreadys tarted the construction of its manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, and already filed patents for few cars in India. This shows the VinFast is serious about its India plans. We can anticipate the first launch by the brand sometime in 2025.
