VinFast, Vietnam inaugurates its EV assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India On August 4, VinFast inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam and its third operational plant globally. The 400-acre plant features advanced, automated production lines and multiple workshops, including a body shop, paint shop, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

VinFast opens first showroom in India, begins pre-bookings for VF6 and VF 7 electric SUVs On July 27, VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of VinFast, opened its first showroom. The dealership in Surat, Gujarat, named ‘VinFast Surat’ and promoted by Chandan Car. The facility covers an area of 3,000 square feet and is designed to offer an integrated experience, including product displays, assistance with vehicle purchases, and after-sales...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

and VF 7 models, signaling its intent to establish a presence in India. The company plans to begin accepting bookings in the second half of 2025, with production and deliveries targeted for 2026. India, as the world’s third-largest Light Vehicle (LV) market, presents significant opportunities for VinFast, particularly given the regulatory barriers that have restricted the entry of Chinese BEV manufacturers. As VinFast continues to recalibrate i...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

VinFast, Vietnam launches special Green line; completely new models Minio Green, Limo Green included Announced on January 9, 2025, VinFast introduced a special green product line in Vietnam, developed for the transportation service business, including 4 EV models in different segments. The lineup includes 2 completely new models launched for the first time on the market, namely (i) Minio Green and (ii) Limo Green. Minio Green is a 2-door mini urb...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/10

VinFast announces official brand launch in Middle Eastern market On October 28, VinFast Auto held the official brand launch event in the Middle Eastern market. VinFast, together with its partner Al Tayer Motors, officially opened its first dealership in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), located in the downtown area of Dubai. Additional VinFast dealerships in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, will be opened later t...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

mers. The Indian automotive market is extremely competitive and has seen international giants like General Motors and Ford exit after decades of operation. Even Toyota and Volkswagen have struggled to establish a significant presence. This competitive environment presents a formidable challenge for VinFast, a newcomer, to establish its brand and attract the value-seeking Indian consumer. Moreover, VinFast will be entering a BEV market where local...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/25

nd a decrease of 11.2% from Q1 2023.  •  VinFast delivered 9,535 EVs in Q2 2023, representing an increase of approximately 436% from Q1 2023 when it sold 1,780 EVs, as well as Q2 2022 when it sold 1,789 EVs.  •  Vietnamese EV-only taxi operator GSM, a member of the Vingroup and affiliate of VinFast, entered into vehicle sale agreements with VinFast for up to 30,000 EVs, of which approximately 7,100 EVs have been delivered through June 30,...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/23