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VinFast to Launch VF6 and VF7 in India as $2B Tamil Nadu Plant Nears Production

Bookings for VF6/VF7 open in June across 33 cities, showcasing VinFast’s 50,000-unit annual capacity at its Tamil Nadu plant.

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Overview

  • VinFast will open bookings for the VF7 first followed by the VF6 this month, with launches scheduled across 33 Indian cities.
  • The $2 billion facility in Tamil Nadu is set to begin operations within weeks, initially producing 50,000 vehicles annually before scaling toward a 150,000-unit target for domestic and export markets.
  • The company is negotiating financing partnerships with banks to support customers and dealers and plans to develop charging infrastructure through local supplier collaborations.
  • VinFast aims to employ up to 3,500 workers in India by 2030 and has already interviewed nearly 400 recent graduates in Tamil Nadu.
  • By 2026, the automaker expects to introduce four electric taxi models in India and expand Vingroup’s investments in smart cities, green energy and hospitality services.