Electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto Ltd. said it plans to begin selling two made-in-India cars in the South Asian country later this year, marking the Vietnamese carmaker’s debut in the world’s third-biggest car market.

Its first offering in India, the VF7 is a large, luxurious, five-seater SUV with power rivalling that of German EVs

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto on Saturday said its two electric SUVs -- VF 7 and VF 6 -- will hit the Indian market later this year to mark its foray into the country, which it says has a huge growth potential.

The company, which is investing USD 500 million to set up its manufacturing plant at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, expects completion of the facility in the second half of 2025 after which it will launch the products.

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VinFast unveiled its VF6 and VF7 SUVs at the India Auto Show in New Delhi, as it hopes to draw buyers to its EVs and contribute to India's goals of eliminating carbon emissions on a net basis, said Pham Sanh Chau,

Vietnam's VinFast launches its first electric SUVs, VF 7 and VF 6, in India at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, aiming for a festive season release. The company is expanding its dealership network and investing Rs 4000 crore in a production plant to solidify its presence in the Indian market.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast announces plans to launch its VF 7 and VF 6 SUVs in India later this year, aiming for the premium market segment. The company is also investing USD 500 million in a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is set to enter the Indian market with two premium electric SUVs to compete with local and Chinese rivals. The company aims to contribute to India's climate goals and plans to invest $500 million in building a production facility and infrastructure over the next five years.