Smart Choices Lead to Right Decisions

A delighted VinFast customer shares how, in a remarkably short span of time, the VF 7 has become his go-to ride among a fleet of high-end cars

- Story: Salman Bargir Photography: Siddharth Dadhe

STORIES OF VINFAST'S SUCCESS are spreading quickly, much like that of Nguyen Thanh Hai, a Vietnam-based YouTuber driving a VinFast VF 7 from Vietnam to Africa through 30 countries. Back in India, the brand is expanding just as rapidly, with 24 touchpoints already in place and a goal of reaching 35 by the end of the year.

One customer has benefitted from VinFast's expanding presence. His VF 7 is part of the brand's record 20,380 EV deliveries in October 2025 that has resulted in nearly 1.25 lakh units being delivered nationwide in just the first 10 months of its entry in India. We decided to take a closer look and give you the lowdown.

Gaurav Maini is a Pune-based businessman with deep roots in warehousing and logistics. With nearly 40 years of business experience, he knows how to recognise a genuinely strong product as well as a compelling offer. A self-professed car enthusiast, Gaurav has owned several high-end sporty machines but traffic and road conditions kept him from enjoying them. Therefore, his immediate need was a capable and reliable machine for both daily commutes and frequent business trips.

Gaurav wanted something compact yet spacious, comfortable, quick, reliable, stylish, sustainable, and above all, value for money. With an EV long overdue, he began exploring his options. A trip to Mumbai to check out a global product left him unimpressed due to its harsh ride. He also considered a segment-leading SUV's electric version, but felt it was overpriced for what it offered.