Overview

• VinFast filed a design patent in India on August 12 for its Minio Green compact EV, indicating early-stage plans for a fleet-focused model
• The two-door, four-seater EV spans 3,090 mm long, 1,496 mm wide and stands 1,625 mm tall with a 2,065 mm wheelbase, dimensions close to the MG Comet
• Technical claims include a 14.7 kWh battery powering a rear-mounted motor with 27 hp and 65 Nm, offering an NEDC-rated 170 km range and a top speed of 80 km/h
• A basic interior omits a dedicated touchscreen in favor of a single digital driver display and features utilitarian elements such as 13-inch steel wheels and body cladding
• VinFast’s Thoothukudi plant has begun assembling VF6 and VF7 models, but the company has not confirmed production plans, pricing or launch timing for the Minio Green