The Vietnamese car marque has been trying to set up shop in India for the last couple of years
VinFast has revealed its electric vehicles for the Indian market at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. Note that VinFast was in the process of acquiring a manufacturing facility on our soil. In fact, it was also in talks to buy Ford’s Chennai plant. However, that deal didn’t go through. After the Indian government’s EV policy, VinFast pledged $500 million to establish its production facility in India. That is the minimum requirement for a foreign carmaker as per the guidelines of this policy. With, it has displayed its products at the auto expo to gauge the response of the visitors and media.
VinFast VF3
Arguably the most exciting VinFast product at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 was the VF3. It is a micro electric SUV which measures just 3,190 mm in length. Unsurprisingly, it boasts a wheelbase of a mere 2,075 mm. The tiny 3-door EV looks unusually butch for its size. At the front, it has a simple layout with a rectangular panel between the basic headlamps with a chrome strip running across the width. Down below, the bumper is plain with black materials. Moving to the sides reveals chunky squarish wheel arches with black cladding, black side pillars and black ORVMs. At the rear, the VF3 houses a black panel and a chrome belt which joins the tiny taillamps. I must admit, the 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and the shark fin antenna point towards modernity.
On the inside, the cabin bears a minimalistic design theme with an appealing layout. The steering is devoid of any buttons but it gets a flat bottom. Apart from that, the large free-standing touchscreen infotainment display oozes tech features, while the rotary dials for HVAC and the textured dashboard highlight practicality. The door panels are slightly basic. Other amenities include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, Wireless charging, keyless entry, 285-litre boot space and more. Hence, despite being a tiny car, it boasts tons of new-age amenities to pamper the occupants.
Specs
The VF3 is powered by a 32 kW (43.5 PS) electric motor which powers the rear wheels and delivers a decent 110 Nm of maximum torque. Due to its compact dimensions, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in a mere 5.3 seconds. This EV carries an 18.64 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is good for a range of 210 km on a single charge as per the generous NEDC cycle. With a fast charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 70% in a mere 36 minutes.
| VinFast VF3 | Specs |
| Battery | 18.64 kWh |
| Range | 210 km (NEDC) |
| Power | 43.5 PS |
| Torque | 110 Nm |
| Charging | 36 mins (10% – 70%) |
VinFast VF6
The VinFast VF6 is one of the two vehicles that will make it to our shores in the coming time. The VF6 is an electric crossover / SUV with tons of tech elements. In terms of design, the front fascia carries the sleek LED light strip covering the front section on the end of the bonnet while the main headlamp cluster is located on the extreme edges of the bumper. That is a common design theme among modern cars. Down below, the bumper contains rugged black elements to ooze adventurous vibes. Moving to the sides reveals a modern appearance with prominent wheel arches finished in black materials, chrome frame around the windows, sturdy elements on the door panels, a sloping roofline, elegant alloy wheels and faux roof rails. At the front, we see the shark fin antenna, VF-insignia for the LED taillamps and a solid skid plate underneath the rear bumper.
The interior feature driver-focused layout of the free-floating 12.9-inch infotainment display, premium switches underneath the screen to control in-car functions, flat-bottom steering wheel with controls, soft-touch materials on the dashboard, neatly concealed AC vents, premium materials, head-up display, Level 2 ADAS, and more. In terms of specs, the EV boasts a 59.6 kWh battery pack which is good for 201 hp and 309 Nm with the Plus trim and 174 hp and 250 Nm of peak power and torque with the Eco variant. The WLTP range is 400 km on a single charge.
| VinFast VF6 | Specs |
| Battery | 59.6 kWh |
| Range | 400 km (WLTP) |
| Power | 174 hp / 201 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm / 309 Nm |
VinFast VF7
Next up, we have VinFast VF7 on this list of cars at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 from the Vietnamese auto giant. The VinFast 7 has been quite popular globally. At the front, it carries a striking fascia with a connected LED light strip which runs the width of the face at the end of the bonnet, while the main headlamps are located on the extreme edges with LED DRLs and a prominent housing. Down below, the bumper bears adventurous elements including a contoured grille and other metallic elements. On the sides, it gets flush-fitting door handles, black side pillars, faux roof rails, massive wheel arches with rugged side body cladding and dual-tone aero-optimized alloy wheels. At the rear, we get to witness a shark fin antenna, a roof-mounted spoiler, slim LED taillamps connected via a light panel, gloss black elements on the boot lid and a sporty bumper. All in all, the VF7 will definitely bear an imposing road presence.
It also comes with all the latest bells and whistles for the cabin to take care of all the needs of the users. Apart from that, there are two variants on offer in the international markets – Eco and Plus. The former deploys a single-motor FWD configuration to produce a decent 201 hp and 310 Nm, while the latter uses a dual-motor AWD setup to generate a healthy 348 hp and 500 Nm of maximum power and torque, respectively. The battery capacity is 75.3 kWh and the claimed range on a single charge is 450 km. Let us see if VinFast decides to launch it in our country.
| VinFast VF7 | Specs |
| Battery | 75.3 kWh |
| Range | 450 km |
| Power | 201 hp (RWD) / 348 hp (AWD) |
| Torque | 310 Nm (RWD) / 500 Nm (AWD) |
VinFast VF8
There was also the VinFast VF8 at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. It is a practical electric SUV which sits below the flagship VF9. At the front, it carries a slightly distinct fascia in comparison to the fellow VinFast models. There is a split LED DRL and headlamp configuration with the DRLs on the top and the headlights just beneath them. Again, the VF-insignia in the form of a chrome strip is present between the lamps. The lower half is much cleaner with a contoured bumper and a chrome strip below. The side section contains a rather curvy silhouette with black side pillars, chrome side skirting, and stylish alloy wheels. The tail end comprises of a full-width LED taillamp and a sporty bumper.
On the inside, it contains a flat-bottom steering wheel with a massive free-standing touchscreen infotainment display with all the latest features, 11 airbags, voice assistant, panoramic sunroof, over-the-air updates (OTA), vegan leather seats, ambient lighting, heated steering wheel, driver monitoring system, 12-way powered heated and ventilated driver’s seat with memory function and more. It uses an 87.7 kWh battery pack which powers two electric motors for an all-wheel-drive system. The power and torque outputs range from 349 hp / 500 Nm to 402 hp / 620 Nm, respectively. Using a DC fast charger, the battery goes from 10% to 70% in just 31 minutes. The EPA-est. range is 412 km on a single charge.
| VinFast VF8 | Specs |
| Battery | 87.7 kWh |
| Range | 412 km (EPA) |
| Power | 349 hp / 402 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm / 620 Nm |
VinFast VF9
The other vehicle that we witnessed at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 is the VinFast VF9. It is the flagship model from the Vietnamese car marque. That is also indicated by its sheer size. At the front, it gets sleek headlamps with integrated LED DRLs which are connected seamlessly with the LED lighting in the middle to form an uninterrupted line. Down below, there is a sporty element where the radiator grille is located on traditional ICE cars. Further down, we see striking elements which provide character to the SUV. On the sides, the long wheelbase neatly integrates the metallic side body skirting while the dual-tone alloy wheels with chunky wheel arches elevate the imposing demeanour. It gets black side pillars, faux roof rails, unique third quarter and flush-fitting door handles. Finally, at the rear, it gets the typical VF-inspired LED taillamp cluster which runs the width of the boot lid, a fake dual-exhaust design using chrome, a shark fin antenna, a roof-mounted spoiler and a rugged tailgate with a sporty bumper. Overall, it is bound to make heads turn everywhere it goes.
Note that the VF9 is a 3-row, 7-seat product which takes the practicality quotient to the next level. Also, the interior carries soft-touch premium materials for that high-end appearance. The flat-bottom steering wheel carries multimedia control while the free-standing 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment unit adorns the central console. There are brushed metallic inserts on the dashboard with a dual-tone effect. Then we also see ambient lighting, voice assistant, over-the-air updates (OTA), a glass roof, the use of vegan leather, an ADAS active safety suite and much more.
Specs
The flagship VF9 carries a colossal 123 kWh battery pack which allows a range of a cool 531 km on a single charge. Again, there are two variants on offer – Eco and Plus. In the most aggressive settings, the dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration generates 402 hp and 620 Nm of maximum power and torque. This enables the large EV to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds which is pretty impressive. The top speed is a decent 200 km/h. Using a DC fast charger, the battery jumps from 10% to 70% in 35 mins.
| VinFast VF9 | Specs |
| Battery | 123 kWh |
| Range | 531 km |
| Power | 402 hp |
| Torque | 620 Nm |
| Charging | 35 mins (10% – 70%) |
These are the most prominent vehicles displayed by VinFast at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. VinFast has confirmed that its first EVs for the Indian market will be the VF6 and VF7. Let us keep an eye out for that in times to come.
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