With ambitious plans for the Indian market, Vinfast is building a massive EV factory in Tamil Nadu, involving an investment of around Rs 4,000 crore
Vinfast has recently posted a teaser video, confirming its participation at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The Vietnamese multinational automotive company will be showing two of its electric SUVs – VF7 and VF9. The event offers Vinfast an excellent opportunity to gather feedback from enthusiasts, potential buyers and other stakeholders.
Vinfast VF7 – 5-seater electric SUV
One of the brand’s sportiest creations, Vinfast VF7 is 4,545 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,635.75 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,840 mm. Some of the key highlights include the signature full-width LED DRLs, trapezoidal housings for the lighting elements and a curvy bonnet with distinctive grooves. Side profile is even more captivating with its glossy black fender, thick body cladding, door moulding and large 20-inch alloy wheels.
Other highlights include flush door handles, blacked-out pillars and dual-tone ORVMs with integrated turn signals. The sportiness is further enhanced with the tapering roofline. At the rear, Vinfast VF7 has a heavily raked windshield, a prominent roof mounted spoiler, shark fin antenna and layered tailgate design. Lighting elements at the rear are similar to that seen at the front.
There are two variants of VF7 on offer in international markets – Eco and Plus. While dimensionally both are same, the differences are in the powertrain and equipment list. Both variants have a 75.3 kWh battery. But the Eco variant has a single motor setup in comparison to the dual electric motors used with the Plus variant. Power output is 201 hp / 310 Nm and 348 hp / 500 Nm, respectively.
The Eco variant is offered in FWD format, whereas the Plus is an AWD model. ADAS features such as highway assist (Level 2), lane centering assist, adaptive cruise control and emergency lane keep assist are common to both variants of Vinfast VF7. The top-spec Plus variant has a range of 431 km (WLTP).
Vinfast VF9 – 7-seater premium electric SUV
Measuring 5,119 mm in length and with sporty exteriors, the Vinfast VF9 has a powerful road presence. Some of the key features include sleek LED headlamps and LED DRLs, sculpted bonnet and a large closed-off grille. Side profile has sporty alloy wheels, flush door handles and blacked-out pillars. The curvy, aerodynamic design is a real treat for the eyes. This is especially true with the vibrant colour options such as Crimson Red, Vinfast Blue and Jet Black.
Vinfast VF9 packs in premium features such as a 15.6-inch infotainment system, keyless entry, air quality control, heated steering wheel and a panoramic fixed glass roof. Safety kit includes a comprehensive range of ADAS features. Users can also access a wide range of connectivity options.
Talking about performance, Vinfast VF9 utilizes a 123-kWh battery pack. With a dual motor AWD setup, the output is 402 hp and 620 Nm. These specs are the same for both the Eco and Plus variants of VF9. However, the Eco variant has a higher range of 531 km, as compared to 468 km of the Plus variant. Both variants can achieve 10% to 70% charge in around 35 minutes.
Source: Electric - rushlane.com
