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VinFast to launch VF6 and VF7 electric models in India as Tamil Nadu plant nears operation

Bookings for the VF6 and VF7 open in June with the new $2 billion facility set to start producing 50,000 EVs a year.

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Overview

  • VinFast will debut the VF6 compact SUV and VF7 midsize SUV across 33 Indian cities with bookings kicking off this month.
  • The Tamil Nadu plant, backed by a $2 billion investment, is expected to begin operations within weeks at an initial annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles.
  • The company plans to ramp up production to as many as 150,000 EVs annually to meet domestic demand.
  • Vehicles built in India are slated for export to markets in the Middle East and Africa.
  • VinFast is preparing four electric taxi variants for a 2026 launch and is in talks with banks to offer financing solutions to customers and dealers.