Electric car market game is about to change, now after Tesla, Vinfast will now launch 2 new EV, curtain from launch date

Electric car market game is about to change, now after Tesla, Vinfast will now launch 2 new EV, curtain from launch date

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Vinfast has opened its first plant in Roathukudi, Tamil Nadu and will launch the VF7 and VF6 electric SUVs in India on 6 September, the booking started from Rs 21000.

Electric car market game is going to change, Vinfast will launch 2 new EV
New Delhi. Vietnam's electric car manufacturer Winfast has been trying to make its mark for a long time and is now ready to take its first steps in India. The Vietnamese Electric Vehicle (EV) brand will launch its first products – VF7 and VF6 – in the country on 6 September. The company showcased both battery-purd vehicles at the Bharat Mobility Expo earlier this year.

Company's first plant in Tamil Nadu
Winfast has a assembly plant setup at Sipcot Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the company's third operational plant and 5th project in the global manufacturing network, and the first Winfast Plant outside Vietnam. VF7 and VF6 will be assembled in this facility. Booking for both electric SUVs started last month on a token amount of Rs 21,000. Before the official launch, let's see what these electric SUVs offer.

Winfast vf7

According to Winfast India website, VF7 will be available in two variants – technology and comfort+. While the international model uses 75.3 KWH batteries, the India-Spec variant is expected to be 70.8 KWH units, which will offer a range of 450-500 km per charge. The Drivetrain option for India is yet to be seen.

Features
The feature highlights include dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, panoramic glass roof, full-LED lighting, colored head-up display, connected car tech and level 2 ADAS. The cabin will have a dual-tone layout with vegan leather upholstery. Its initial price is expected to be Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom).

Winfast vf6
The VF6 is a compact electric SUV designed for urban mobility, which is 4,238 mm in length and is available in two trims – Eco and plus. Both use front-wheel-drive setup, with Eco 172 bhp and plus 198 bhp generates. The SUV gets power from 59.6 kwh battery, which offers a range of 381-399 km based on variants.

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Vinfast's entry in India after Byd and Tesla, will be faster in electric car market

Vinfast's entry in India after Byd and Tesla, will be faster in electric car market

New Delhi. Vietnam's electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Winfast has opened its first showroom in Surat, Gujarat. According to the company, 'Vinfast Surat' is located in the dealership piperload, which is spread over 3,000 sq ft. The outlet is designed for 'Emergious' Experiences for potential EV buyers, including Winfast's premium electric SUV to see from after cell support. Prior to Winfast, recently byd and Tesla have also started their business in India.

Booking in 21 thousand
Initially, the showroom will showcase the company's upcoming models VF 6 and VF 7, which was opened for pre-booking across the country on July 15, 2025. Customers can book their unit at their dealership or with a token amount of Rs 21,000 which is completely refundable.

Manufacturing in Tamil Nadu

Winfast's planning for India is quite large, the company has set a target of launching 35 dealerships in more than 27 cities by the end of the year. Cars will be assembled in the company under construction of the company under the construction of the company. At the inauguration, Winfast Asia's CEO Fam Sanh Chow said, “The first Winfast Showroom in Surat, Gujarat is a symbol of our deep commitment to India. We are excited to bring a winfast experience close to Indian consumers.”

Winfast Entry-Level Offering
VF 6 Winfast's entry-level offering in India, which will be located below VF 7. The length of VF 6 is 4,241 mm, the width is 1,834 mm and the height is 1,580 mm, and its wheelbase is 2,730 mm, which keeps it in a competition with upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and Tata Curve. EV. VF 6 receives power from a front-wheel-drive electric motor, which is available in two configurations. The Eco variant offers 174 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

Plus variant

Plus variant offers 201 BHP and 310 Nm. Both models use 59.6 kwh battery packs, which offers a WLTP range of 399 km in Eco and 381 km in plus. The car catchs 0-100 km/h in just 8.89 seconds.

Dhansu safety features
Talking about safety, features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centright, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360 camera, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross traffic alert are included in this car. VF 6 also has many smart modes like 7 airbags, remote control, OTA updates, and camp, stomach, wash, and gales through mobile apps.

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New foreign car company entry in India! Showrooms going to open in 27 cities, see full list here

New foreign car company entry in India! Showrooms going to open in 27 cities, see full list here

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Vinfast has signed an agreement with 13 dealer groups for 32 dealerships in 27 cities of India. The debut of VF 6 and VF 7 will be held on 15 July. The target of Vinfast is to set 35 dealerships by 2025.

New foreign car company entry in India! Showrooms going to open in 27 cities
New Delhi. Vietnam is ready to spread his feet in India. That is why the company has signed the dealer partner agreement with 13 dealer groups for 32 dealerships in 27 cities of India. This will help in stabilizing 3S (cells, service, spare) network of Agrament Vinfast and is preparing the basis for pre-booking of upcoming VF 6 and VF 7. Both these cars will be debuted in India on July 15.

State Area Dealer partner group
Delhi North Posco group
Himachal Pradesh North Devbhoomi Group
Uttar Pradesh South KB group
Karnataka South Raja Group
Telangana South Nanesh automotive
Tamil Nadu South Mansarovar Group
Kerala South EVM Group
Andhra Pradesh South Casa Group
Maharashtra West Dhon Group
Gujarat West Hersholia Group
Gujarat West Neozivan group
Odisha East Stratvista automobile
West Bengal East Bagaria Group
Store will open in these cities

In the initial stages, dealerships will be stabilized in major urban and emerging EV markets, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Bhubaneswar, Trivandrum, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Kalikatanam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Shimla, Clean Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Baroda and Goa are included.

35 dealership store target by end of the year
These cities have been selected on the basis of their growing EV adoption rate, preparation of basic infrastructure and demand. Vinfast aims to set up 35 dealerships in India by the end of CY 2025.

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