Vietnamese electrical automobile (EV) maker VinFast has opened its first showroom in Surat, Gujarat, marking its official entry into the Indian market.
This vital step precedes the inauguration of its manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, underscoring the corporate’s dedication to establishing a robust presence within the nation’s rising EV sector.
The corporate entered India shortly after the long-awaited inauguration of the Elon Musk-owned Tesla showroom in Mumbai.
The corporate’s retail journey begins in Surat
The brand new dealership, ‘VinFast Surat’, is promoted by Chandan Automotive, a number one title in India’s automotive retail sector situated in Piplod in Surat. The power will provide product experiences, automobile buy journeys, and after-sales help.
The dealership will function a one-stop vacation spot for VinFast’s potential consumers. Moreover, the corporate goals to launch 35 dealerships by year-end, throughout 27 plus cities, Years reported.
All in regards to the new launches: Fashions, value, options
The Surat showroom will characteristic VinFast’s upcoming vary of premium electrical SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7. Notably, India is the primary market the place VinFast is launching the right-hand drive model of those fashions.
Pre-bookings for each VF 6 and VF 7 fashions formally opened on July 15, 2025. Prospects can now guide their most popular automobile both on the unique showrooms or via the official web site, VinFastAuto.in, with a totally refundable reserving quantity of ₹21,000.
The VF 6 is a compact electrical SUV with a five-seater system designed for households and comes with a panoramic roof and touchscreen. It’s anticipated to be priced between ₹18 Lakh to ₹24 lakh.
However, the VF 7, a mid-size SUV presents a premium cabin with a big touchscreen, wi-fi charging and superior linked expertise. It’s more likely to be priced between ₹30 lakh and ₹35 lakh.
India woos international EV makers
Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, stated, “The primary VinFast Showroom in Surat, Gujarat is a logo of our deep dedication to India. We’re excited to convey the VinFast expertise nearer to Indian shoppers.”
India is changing into a horny spot of worldwide investmentsparticularly within the EV sector. This occurred ever for the reason that authorities launched a brand new scheme to encourage international auto companies to make electrical automobiles in India.
The scheme will permit firms to import a restricted variety of electrical automobiles at an import obligation of 15 per cent, which is way decrease than the present duties of 70-110 per cent, Mint reported earlier.