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VinFast Launches VF6 and VF7 in India With Introductory Prices as Local Assembly Begins

A new Thoothukudi factory anchors a $2 billion push, coupling local assembly with export plans plus nationwide charging, service coverage and battery recycling.

Overview

  • Ex-showroom prices are set at Rs 16.49–18.29 lakh for the VF6 and Rs 20.89–25.49 lakh for the VF7, with bookings already open.
  • Initial production uses CKD kits at the Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu plant, with an initial target near 50,000 units a year and scalability up to 150,000, creating over 3,000 local jobs.
  • VF6 features a 59.6kWh battery and up to 204hp, while the VF7 offers 59.6kWh and 70.8kWh options with FWD or AWD up to about 350hp, Level‑2 ADAS and WLTP-certified multi-hundred‑km ranges.
  • VinFast announced ecosystem tie-ups with RoadGrid for charging, myTVS and Global Assure for after-sales, and BatX Energies for battery recycling, alongside a dealer rollout targeting 35 outlets and 26 workshops.
  • Ownership perks include warranties up to 10 years, free maintenance for three years and free charging at VGreen stations until July 2028.