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Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch Live Updates: Battery, range, variants, features and more

We’re reporting to you live from a pivotal moment in India’s electric vehicle space, as VinFast prepares to introduce its very fir...

The Times of India | Sep 06, 2025, 12:58:05 IST

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12:58 (IST), Sep, 06

Launch report here!

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12:56 (IST), Sep, 06

Prices are out!

The VF6 is offered in three variants - Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity priced at Rs 16.49 lakh, Rs 17.79 lakh and Rs 18.29 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, respectively). The VF7 is offered in five variants - Earth, priced at Rs 20.89 lakh, Wind priced at Rs 23.49 lakh, Wind Infinity priced at Rs 23.99 lakh, Sky priced at Rs 24.99 lakh and Sky Infinity priced at Rs 25.49 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).

12:21 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: VF7 Colour options

. It’s offered in six exterior colour options - Jet black, Desat silver, Infinity Blanc, Crimson red, Zenith Grey and Urban Mint.

12:18 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: VF6 rivals

The Vinfast enters the midsize EV space, where rivals include the Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, and the Hyundai Creta Electric.

11:24 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: VF7 rivals

The VF7 will compete against models such as the Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Harrier EV. Similar to Tata’s offering, it will be sold in both two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, both variants powered by a 70.8kWh battery.

10:26 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: Production

The VinFast VF6 and VF7 are being locally assembled at the company’s new facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, with the VF7 being the first model to roll off the production line.

10:10 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: Powertrain

The Vinfast VF6 is offered in two variants - Eco trim with 174 hp power and 250 nm torque, Plus trim with 201 hp, 310 nm torque. Both variants are powered by a 59.6kWh battery pack, Eco has claimed range of 399 km whereas the Plus trim has 381 km.

09:44 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: Interior

Inside, it gets a dual-tone brown and black colour scheme and a three-spoke steering wheel. Features include a panoramic sunroof, a 12.9-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system, a driver-oriented centre console, a head-up display (HUD), and a Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite.

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09:27 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: VF6 Design

The Vinfast VF 6 features a closed-off grille, vertically stacked triangular projector headlights with LED DRLs that curve downward on both sides and body cladding throughout. Other design highlights include flush-mounted roof rails, a shark-fin antenna, an integrated rear spoiler, wraparound LED taillights connected by an LED light bar, and a rear skid plate for added flair.

09:26 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: Locations

VinFast plans to roll out its first phase of dealerships across a mix of major metro areas and fast-growing EV hubs. Locations include cities such as Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Thiruvananthapuram, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Kozhikode, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Vadodara, and Goa.

09:26 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: Dealer network

In preparation for its entry, VinFast said that it has signed agreements with 13 dealer groups to establish 32 dealerships across 27 cities. The company aims to expand this network to 35 dealerships by the end of 2025, strengthening its presence in the Indian EV landscape.

09:25 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch: First debut

Both SUVs made their first Indian debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year. The bookings for both cars are already underway, interested customers can book the EVs online or by visiting their nearest Vinfast dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon after launch.

09:25 (IST), Sep, 06

Vinfast VF6 and VF7 launch

Good morning everyone, Vinfast India is all set to launch the VF6 and VF7 EVs in the Indian market. Stay tuned as we bring you live coverage from the launch floor, unpacking the grand debut of VinFast’s VF6 and VF7. From first looks at their design and feature highlights to performance specs, expected pricing, and everything in between, we’ll keep you updated with every detail as it happens.

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