The five-seater VinFast VF7 electric SUV is anticipated to be a fully built-up unit (CBU) and may be the manufacturer’s first EV for our market.

We received the initial information about VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer that intended to shortly enter the Indian market, back in October 2023. As a result, the automaker formally announced its arrival in India and started building its electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. Aside from teasing the VF7 electric SUV for our market, VinFast has now stated that it will attend the next Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

An Overview Of VinFast

VinFast is a relatively new EV manufacturer in the Vietnamese auto market. It is the only Vietnamese brand that has increased its footprint in foreign markets since it started operations in 2017. VinFast introduced an electric bus, two new electric scooters, and three electric vehicles in Vietnam in 2021. Two of the three vehicles were intended for international markets, and the brand opened showrooms in the US, Europe, and Canada in 2022.

What Is The VF7?

The VF7 is an electric SUV with five seats that has a wheelbase of 2,840 mm and a length of 4,545 mm. Its characteristics are comparable to those of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Mahindra XEV 9e, and it was originally teased in India. Once the brand joins the Indian market, the VF7 might be offered as a CBU, with locally produced vehicles perhaps coming later. 

It has a 75.3 kWh battery pack with a 450 km WLTP stated range. Both single (204 PS/310 Nm) and Nm twin motor (354 PS/500 Nm) configurations are offered in international markets. The latter has an all-wheel drivetrain (AWD), while the former has a front-wheel drive (FWD) option.

VinFast VF7 Features And Safety

VinFast has fitted the VF7 electric SUV with connected car technology, a heads-up display, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and a panoramic sunroof. Up to eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and some advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are among the aircraft’s primary safety features.

VinFast VF7 Expect And Rivals

It is anticipated that the VinFast VF7 will start at Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a substitute for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6, and Mahindra XEV 9e.