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VinFast’s VF6 and VF7 Target Indian EV SUV Rivals With Cut-Price Launch and Quick DC Charging

New breakdowns lay out India-specific variants, batteries and Level‑2 ADAS as local assembly and dealer support build around the Tamil Nadu plant.

Overview

  • Introductory 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, undercutting several segment rivals in fresh comparisons.
  • VF6 comes in three trims—Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity—with a single 59.5–59.6 kWh battery and two FWD motor tunes: 130 bhp/250 Nm or 150 bhp/310 Nm, plus features such as a 12.9-inch display, HUD, ventilated seats and a panoramic glass roof on the top trim.
  • VF7 offers 59.6 kWh (base Earth) and 70.8 kWh packs in single‑motor FWD or dual‑motor AWD up to 350 hp and 500 Nm, with claimed 0–100 kph in 5.8 seconds for the top Sky variant.
  • Charging specs highlighted this week include VF7 DC fast charging from 10–70% in 24 minutes (59.6 kWh) or 28 minutes (70.8 kWh) and VF6 at 25 minutes for 10–70%, with 7.2 kW AC support noted for VF7.
  • Both models tout Level‑2 ADAS and connected tech as VinFast promotes an ecosystem of dealers, service and charging partners, alongside India assembly at its Thoothukudi plant reported at a Rs 4,000 crore investment.