VinFast Drives in Two eSUVs

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) company VinFast, started bookings for two premium electric SUVs on Tuesday as rival Tesla launched its first showroom in Mumbai.

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VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later. Customers can make bookings at VinFast showrooms or its website, VinFastAuto.in, with a fully refundable amount of ₹21,000.

"We are deeply encouraged by the overwhelming support from Indian consumers at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. It reaffirmed the country's readiness and enthusiasm for sustainable mobility solutions. The VF 6 and VF 7 represent our vision of bringing world-class EVs tailored to local needs, and we're confident that Indian customers will find these models not only competitive, but truly inspiring," said Pham Sanh Chau, chief executive officer of VinFast Asia, in a statement.