KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- VinFast patented its VF3 EV in India
- Launch of the EV expected in 2025
- Expected to get a range of over 200 km on a single charge
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is aiming to enter the Indian market by 2025. The company has already submitted the patent for its VF3 EV in India and has initiated the construction of its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. Read details of the VinFast VF3 EV below. Also, you can join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest automotive updates.
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VinFast VF3 EV
VinFast revealed the VF3 mini EV during the 2024 CES event in Las Vegas. This mini electric SUV is characterized by its distinctive personality and charm. Sporting a tall and boxy design, it offers ample ground clearance. During the showcase, it featured 16-inch wheels. It offers a robust appearance from the front with a closed grille, LED headlights, squared-off side ORVMs, and other notable features.
The EV's dimensions are 3,190mm in length, 1,679mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height. At the rear, it features LED tail lamps and the brand logo finished in chrome.
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The car's interior adopts a minimalist design, offering generous space and integrating essential smart features to enhance comfort and convenience while driving. Inside the EV, an advanced 10-inch infotainment screen equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster, a two-spoke steering wheel, along fully foldable second-row seats will be available.
Currently, the brand has not disclosed details regarding the battery pack options. The VF 3 will come in two trims, Eco & Plus. However, we expect the VF3 to be available in a single motor configuration with an approximate range of 200 km on a single charge.
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Verdict
VinFast is well-versed in manufacturing EVs and has already established a presence in various global markets. Its foray into the Indian market signifies a notable step into a fiercely competitive EV market. The VinFast VF3 is anticipated to serve as the brand's entry-level EV offering for the Indian market.