Overview
- VinFast opened sales of the VF6 and VF7 with local manufacturing capacity in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, signaling a full-scale India entry.
- Positioned as the premium option, the VF7 starts at Rs. 21.89 lakh ex-showroom with a 59.6 kWh, 177 hp setup or a 70.8 kWh AWD variant rated at 350 hp and a claimed 0–100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
- Manufacturer figures include an ARAI-certified 438 km range for the 59.6 kWh VF7 configuration, pairing a tech‑heavy cabin with Level‑2 ADAS and a 12.9‑inch touchscreen.
- The ownership package includes three years of free maintenance, complimentary charging at V‑Green stations until July 2028, a 10‑year battery warranty, and up to a 10‑year/200,000 km vehicle warranty for the VF7.
- In an independent Team‑BHP drive, a VF7 recorded roughly 10.8 seconds for 0–100 km/h with four occupants and AC, used about 35% battery over 110 km (suggesting ~350 km real‑world range), and drew notes on 75 dB rear‑seat noise at 100 km/h, tentative lane‑keep assist, steering feel at low speeds, and touchscreen‑heavy controls.