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Vinfast 7-Seater SUV Design Patented In IndiaRenowned Vietnamese brand, Vinfast, is shaping up its portfolio in India as the company has lined up VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs. Both of them are premium electric SUVs with a maximum seating capacity of 5 occupants. However, there seems to be a new electric SUV in the pipeline for India, which will be Vinfast’s first 7-seater electric SUV in India. Let’s take a closer look.
Vinfast 7-Seater SUV
After inaugurating their first ever manufacturing facility outside of Vietnam and third operational facility globally in Toothukudi, Tamil Nadu, Vinfast seems to be gearing up for a portfolio expansion. The company has just trademarked design of a new 7-seater electric SUV in India which will appeal to both fleet buyers and large families in India.
Vinfast 7-Seater SUV Design Patented In India
We say fleet buyers because the vehicle we are looking at is called Vinfast Limo Green, which the company has listed as a “Service Vehicle” and not a “Car” on their website. It is aimed at fleet buyers looking to operate electric 7-seaters. In Vietnam, Vinfast calls it an MPV and not an SUV, which might be changed in India, considering market trends.
Where design is concerned, Vinfast Limo Green is quite good looking. It has a minimal front fascia with what looks like a connecting LED light bar along with sleek vertically arranged headlights. In fact, it looks far sleeker than VF 6 and VF 7, launching soon in India. Side profile has a strong SUV-ish silhouette accentuated by tough-looking body cladding.
Vinfast Limo Green
Specs & Features
Dimensionally, Vinfast Limo Green measures 4,740 mm in length, 1,872 mm in width, 1,728 mm in height and has a 2,840 mm long wheelbase. It has large 18-inch alloy wheels and a ground clearance of 170 mm. There are disc brakes at all four corners too. Battery is a 60.13 kWh unit which promises a range of 450 km on a single charge (NEDC).
Vinfast Limo Green
Vinfast Limo Green is a FWD vehicle with a single electric motor rated at 201 bhp of peak power and 280 Nm of peak torque. It has three driving modes – Eco, Comfort and Sport. Fast DC charging is supported and Limo Green will go from 10%-70% SOC in 30 minutes.
Vinfast Limo Green
On the inside, Vinfast Limo Green gets a 10.1-inch infotainment screen and a minimal dashboard and a three-spoke steering wheel. Features include leatherette upholstery, 360-degree camera, a floating centre console, chrome highlights for premium appeal, three-row seating to accommodate up to 7 occupants and more.
Vinfast Limo Green
Will it launch in India?
Vinfast Limo Green deliveries commenced on 5th August 2025 as the company handed over the first batch to customers. Deliveries started four months after bookings began and 7 months after it debuted. There’s a good probability of Vinfast Limo Green launching in India considering market trends favouring 7-seater offerings in EV segment.
Vinfast Limo Green
In Vietnam, Vinfast Limo Green has been priced at VND 749 Million that includes a 7-year or 1,60,000 km warranty and free charging at all V-Green public charging stations. This turns out to be around Rs 25 lakh in today’s conversion rates. If the same price is employed for Indian market, it will rival the BYD eMAX 7, Kia Carens Clavis EV and upcoming Mahindra XEV 7e. More

Chery Patents 2 Electric Cars in IndiaChery Automobile Co Ltd is a popular state-owned carmaker in China. Where volumes are concerned, Chery is China’s 4th largest carmaker and is aggressively expanding across major global markets. The company’s eyes are also set on India, which has emerged as the 3rd largest automotive market in the world.
Previously, Chery was in talks with Tata Motors for a potential joint venture to sell cars in India, which did not work out post geopolitical tensions between India and China. Now, Chery has trademarked two new vehicles in India, sparking speculations of a potential re-entry with a new partner, which is JSW Group.
Chery Patents 2 Electric Cars In India
Recently, Chery Automobiles has patented two new vehicles in India, which could be the ones JSW Group aims to launch in India. Neither companies have yet to confirm any concrete developments in this regard. However, these patented vehicles look promising as they are what a new OEM would initially launch to establish their brand name.
Chery Patents 2 Electric Cars in India
First vehicle patented by Chery looks like a full-size luxury minivan, a format which has emerged as the next big thing in luxury among India’s elites. Where design is concerned, it looks like the production version of Exlantix E08 concept which is expected to launch under the Luxeed brand, which is owned by Chery in cooperation of Huawei under Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA).
The second vehicle looks like a mid-size electric crossover SUV. It features a sporty design along with aerodynamic profiling, which is similar to what a lot of Chinese brands are doing these days. There is a good probability that these new patents might just be IP protection exercise by Chery in Indian market.
Launch by JSW Group?
Last month, a report by Bloomberg mentioned business tycoon Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Group and Chery Automobiles are working on an NEV (New Energy Vehicle) brand and launch electric vehicles in India. As per the report, JSW Group would pay a one-time technology transfer fee and royalties to Cherry for supply of parts and models, instead of a more traditional partnership.
Chery Patents 2 Electric Cars in India
This move marks a significant step in JSW Group’s ambitions in the automotive world and will likely establish itself as an important player in the premium and luxury NEV segment. Chery has a slew of Hybrid and Electric vehicles under its brand and multiple other subsidiaries like iCar, Exeed, Jetour and Omoda / Jaeco among others.
The launch timeline for JSW and Chery NEVs to hit the Indian market is speculated to be around 2027. JSW Group will reportedly establish an assembly facility in India, while Chery will provide vehicles and associated parts as CKD units. More

New Tata Curvv EV – Voyager AamirElectric vehicle sales in India have seen tremendous growth with new entrants and improved range further stirring up demand
Demand for electric vehicles in India is growing across all segments, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and passenger vehicles, with electric bus sales also reaching new heights. In particular, the Indian electric car segment has experienced impressive growth, showing a 93% year-over-year increase in sales for July 2025. Automakers are eager to capture this market, introducing newer and better-equipped models that offer extended range and greater savings.
Additionally, government policies are supportive of electric vehicles, further encouraging this trend. Even as sales continue to rise in the electric PV segment that saw a 93% rise to 15,423 units in July 2025, automakers are extending hefty discounts on their electric products to further augment sales. These discounts and benefits depend on dealership and stocks available. Here we give a list of these electric cars and the numerous benefits and discounts offered by each automaker.
Tata Motors Discounts up to Rs 1 lakh Across EV Range
Tata Motors, with the most extensive EV range in India is offering a discount ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1 lakh across this entire lineup. The company’s EV range includes the Tiago, Punch, Nexon and Curvv while more recently the company introduced the Harrier EV. This latest entrant is being exclusively offered with loyalty benefits while the discount on Tiago EV could extend to over Rs 1 lakh depending on dealership and stocks.
Citroen eC3– Discount Up to Rs 1.25 lakh
The 2025 Citroen eC3, an all-electric hatchback, based on Citroen C3, is priced from Rs 12.90 – 13.53 lakh (ex-showroom). The company is extending a massive discount of upto Rs 1.25 lakh on this electric model.
MG ZS EV – Discount Up to Rs 2.5 lakh
The ZS EV, MG’s first fully electric vehicle, priced between Rs. 15.50 – 18.00 lakh depending on variant is at a special offer through August 2025. Buyers can save upto Rs 2.5 lakh that includes cash discount, exchange offers and corporate schemes.
The company is also extending a discount of upto Rs 50,000- 60,000 on the Comet EV. More recently, MG Motor introduced the Windsor EV. However, there is no discount being offered on this model as sales volumes went past the 30,000 unit sales mark in 9 months of launch in India making it the best-selling electric PV.
Mahindra XUV400 – Discount Up to Rs 3 lakh
Mahindra XUV400, a rather lower selling product in the company portfolio, is on offer at a hefty discount of Rs 2.5-3.0 lakh through August 2025. This discount is on MY 2024 stocks. The 2025 Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV is priced from Rs 15.49 – 17.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) and is being offered in two variants of EC Pro and EL Pro.
Kia EV6 Facelift – Discount Up to Rs 10 lakh
The Kia EV facelift was launched in India in March 2025 at Rs 65.90 lakh. Now dealers are offering a discount of over Rs 10 lakh on this facelifted version that is exclusively offered on the GT-Line AWD variant. These discounts are on offer on the updated 2025 Kia EV6, not just older stock. The benefits include cash discount, exchange bonus, and corporate discount.
Source – Autocar India More

New Tata Curvv EV – Voyager AamirWhile Tata Motors took the lead in EV sales in July 2025, it was BMW that commanded the luxury EV segment
The Indian electric passenger vehicle market, which includes models in the sedan, SUV, and MPV segments, has been experiencing increasing demand in recent months. In July 2025, this segment recorded sales of 15,423 units, representing a remarkable 93% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to July 2024. Additionally, the past month witnessed highest monthly sales of electric vehicles recorded between January and July 2025.
Tata Motors Tops With 6,019 Unit Sales
Tata Motors led the electric car segment with the highest monthly sales tally of 6,019 units. The company that has the Punch, Nexon, Currv, Tiago and Tigor and more recently the Harrier in its electric vehicle segment, recorded its highest monthly sales in this calendar year, thereby relating to an 18% YoY growth. However, despite this growth, increasing competition from other companies has reduced Tata Motors’ market share to 38%, down from 67% in the previous year.
At No. 2 on the electric car sales list was JSW MG Motor India with 5,061 units sold last month. This was also the automakers highest sales in this calendar year while its market share improved dramatically to 32% from 16% on a YoY basis. The company’s electric portfolio includes the Windsor, Comet and ZS EV while more recently the M9 MPV and Cyberster electric sportscar have been introduced. The M9 and Cyberster are premium products sold exclusively via MG Select Channels.
Mahindra EV sales were at 2,810 units in July 2025. Sales have declined as compared to sales in the earlier 3 months of this calendar year while the company has witnessed a two fold increase in its market share to 17% from 8% held in the year ago period. Mahindra’s two new offerings, the BE6 and XEV 9e have further cemented the company position in this electric segment.
Electric Car Sales July 2025
Till date, deliveries had only commenced for the top Pack Three variants of both these models. The mid-spec Pack Two variants have just commenced. These sales will add further impetus to company sales in the coming months.
Hyundai and BYD accounted for sales of 610 units and 457 units in July 2025 while Kia India sales stood at 57 units. Hyundai sales were further augmented by the new Creta Electric while the Ioniq 5 also received increased attention. BYD sales declined from 504 units sold in June and commands a 2% share in the EV segment.
Kia India with 57 unit sales last month marked its best ever monthly sales in 2025. It currently offers the EV6 and the EV9 in this space while last month, it first mass-market EV – Carens Clavis EV was introduced. Citroen added 41 units to the electric car tally last month, recording its lowest ever monthly sales this calendar year. The company has not seen much demand for its e-C3, its sole electric offering.
Luxury EV Sales July 2025
In the luxury EV segment, BMW was at a No. 1 spot with 233 unit sales in July 2025. It was followed by Mercedes Benz with 85 unit sales. BMW currently commands a 58% share in luxury EV segment followed by Mercedes-Benz with a 28% share. At No. 3 was Volvo with 41 unit sales last month while Porsche sold 6 units, Rolls Royce sold 2 units and Audi accounted for 1 unit sales of its e-tron SUV in the luxury EV segment. More

Vinfast Tamil Nadu Plant Inaugurated – 1st Vehicle Rolled OutVinfast is scaling up its electrification efforts in India as the company commences operations in the country. Vinfast will soon launch two premium electric vehicles in India, VF 6 and VF 7, via their authorised dealerships which have been springing up in major Indian cities with an ambition to establish itself as a key EV player in the Asian subcontinent.
Today, the company inaugurated its first ever manufacturing facility outside of Vietnam in India. Vinfast’s first overseas facility is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu and will meet expectations of India’s EV demand and emerge as a key EV exporter in South East Asia region.
Vinfast VF 6 and VF 7
Vinfast Tamil Nadu Plant Inaugurated
Adhering to its set timeline, Vietnamese car manufacturer, Vinfast, has established a manufacturing presence in India today. The company inaugurated its third operational plant and fifth manufacturing facility in the global network. The Tamil Nadu plant is Vinfast’s first ever manufacturing facility to go operational outside of Vietnam.
This new facility is situated in SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu spread across 400 acres of land. Vinfast plans to infuse a working capital of around Rs 16,000 Cr in a phase-wise manner into its Indian operations. The inauguration was graced by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and Mr Pham Sanh Chau, Vinfast – CEO Asia.
Vinfast Tamil Nadu Plant Inaugurated – 1st Vehicle Rolled Out
Initially, Vinfast aims to assemble two premium electric crossover SUVs, VF 6 and VF 7. Company’s starting capacity is around 50,000 units per annum, which can be scaled up to 1.5 lakh units per annum, meeting any surge in market demands. The goal is not only to meet India’s EV needs, but to also position Tamil Nadu plant as an EV Capital of South Asia.
Vinfast Tamil Nadu plant is a major milestone in the company’s journey not only in India, but in its global expansion ambitions. The company is reinforcing its long term commitment to India, which has emerged as the world’s third largest automotive market.
Vinfast Tamil Nadu Plant Inaugurated – 1st Vehicle Rolled Out
The Tamil Nadu plant consists of state-of-the-art assembly lines meeting global standards. Vinfast incorporates advanced level automation practices with cutting-edge technologies. The plant stands to provide around 3,500 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs. Bookings have commenced and the first showroom is set up in Chennai.
Statement from Vinfast
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, stated: “The VinFast Tamil Nadu plant marks a strategic milestone in our long-term commitment to the Indian market. It establishes a strong foundation for sustainable growth and positions us to offer high-quality, competitively priced electric vehicles to Indian consumers.
Vinfast Tamil Nadu Plant Inaugurated – 1st Vehicle Rolled Out
Looking ahead, the facility will expand its production capacity to meet rising demand. We aim to develop it into VinFast’s largest export hub for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In fact, we’ve already secured initial orders from several countries across these regions. In close collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government, VinFast is working to transform the area into the ‘EV capital of South Asia’—supporting both the dynamic domestic market and our broader regional ambitions.” More