VinFast India expansion: EV maker signs 13 dealer pacts, targets 35 showrooms by 2025-end across 27 cities

VinFast Auto India, the domestic arm of Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, on Saturday announced that it has signed agreements with 13 dealer groups to open 32 dealerships across 27 cities. The company aims to expand this footprint to 35 dealerships by the end of 2025, according to a statement.The move is part of VinFast’s broader strategy to establish a robust pan-India presence as it prepares to launch its electric SUVs in the Indian market, PTI reported. The company said these partnerships will help lay the foundation for a comprehensive 3S network — comprising sales, service, and spare parts — ahead of the upcoming pre-booking of its VF 6 and VF 7 models on July 15.“These collaborations underscore VinFast’s commitment to establishing a strong and responsive EV retail and support infrastructure in India,” the company said.As per the company’s plans, the first batch of showrooms will come up in key urban and emerging EV hubs including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Thiruvananthapuram, Chandigarh, and Lucknow.“These cities have been strategically selected based on their growing EV adoption, supportive infrastructure development, and strong demand potential for new-energy mobility solutions,” the company added.VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said the tie-ups represent a major milestone for the company’s India entry, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.“The partnership reinforces our focus on delivering an elevated EV experience backed by reliability, customer trust, and service excellence. As we prepare to bring our electric SUVs to Indian roads, we are focused on ensuring that customers across key cities have seamless access to VinFast’s world-class products and support infrastructure,” Chau said.