Vietnamese electric vehicle company VinFast has finally entered India. The company today officially launched the VF6 and VF7 electric cars along with starting production from its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu.
VinFast VF6 Price and Features
- Price: Starting at ₹16.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Size: Length 4,238 mm, width 1,820 mm and wheelbase 2,730 mm
- Bootspace: 423 litres
- Battery pack: 59 kWh Li-ion
- Power:
- Eco trim – 174 hp, 250 Nm
- Plus trim – 204 hp, 310 Nm
- Range (WLTP):
- Eco – 399 km
- Plus – 381 km
- Charging: 20% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes using a DC fast charger
- Styling: Coupe-like design, rear LED light bar and V-shaped DRLs
VinFast VF7 Price and Features
- Price: ₹20.89 lakh to ₹25.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Battery pack: 75.3 kWh
- Power and Range:
- Standard variant – 201 hp, 309 Nm, Range 451 km
- Plus variant (AWD) – 348 hp, 499 Nm, Range 431 km
- Charging: WLTP-certified range on 100% charge
- Interior Features:
- 12.9-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Google apps and voice command support
- Smartphone pairing
- Front ventilated seats
- Panoramic glass roof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ambient lighting
- Safety: 7 airbags and Level-2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist etc.)
VinFast strategy in India
VinFast has initially brought its cars to India through the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route. In the coming years, the company will introduce more new models in the Indian market.
Conclusion
With the launch in India, the VinFast VF6 and VF7 will now compete directly with the likes of Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3 in the electric SUV segment. Attractive pricing, great range and advanced features make them a strong option for EV buyers.
