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Vinfast VF 6 and VF 7 received 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. The company sells them with 7 airbags (including driver, passenger, side, curtain and driver knee airbag) and all the safety features.
Vinfast VF 6 and VF 7 have achieved 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. According to the official results released today i.e. 21 January 2026, both the electric SUVs have received a full 5-star rating in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) categories under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). Come, let us know how well both the vehicles have stood the test.
During the crash test, both the vehicles have shown better performance in frontal impact, side impact and pole side impact test. Both got full marks in the side impact test. Scores were 16/16 for adults and 8/8 for children. Also scored full marks in head, neck and upper leg protection in frontal crash. Although the VF 6 received weak protection for the driver's chest in a frontal collision, overall it reached the 5-star level.
Safety Features
Both these models are built on EV-dedicated platform and are being assembled in Tamil Nadu. There are 7 airbags as standard (including driver, passenger, side, curtain and driver knee airbag). Also, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) like Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control etc. are available in many variants.
ISOFIX child seat anchorages and strong body structure scored high for child protection. The VF 6 and VF 7 do not have integrated child restraint systems, but got full marks in the CRS installation test. Overall, both the VF 6 (mid-size) and VF 7 (compact) SUVs proved that electric vehicles can be not only eco-friendly but also extremely safe.
WinFast VF 6 Scores
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 27.13 points (out of 32)
- Child Occupant Protection (COP): 44.41 points (out of 49)
- Received 5-star ratings in both categories.
Vinfast VF 7 scores
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 28.54 points (out of 32)
- Child Occupant Protection (COP): 45.25 points (out of 49)
- The VF 7 performed slightly better than the VF 6, especially in adult protection.
Confidence in EV will increase
This 5-star rating is important in the Indian EV market, as it brings safety levels at par with local models like Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra XUV400. Vinfast is adopting an aggressive strategy in India with an investment of $2 billion and this certification will increase customer confidence. Especially in cities like Delhi-NCR, where traffic is dense and safety is a priority, such vehicles can become popular.