In an effort to capitalise on the expanding Indian market for electric vehicles, Vietnamese manufacturer VinFast launched its first showroom in India on 27 July in Surat, Gujarat. The company’s electric SUV models VF 6 and VF 7, which will be introduced as right-hand drive versions for the first time, will be on display in the showroom.
The vehicles will be domestically produced at VinFast’s planned facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, the company announced in an official release, reaffirming its long-term commitment to India as a strategic market and future centre for the manufacturing of electric vehicles. By the end of the year, VinFast intends to open 35 dealerships in more than 27 locations nationwide.
VF 6 and VF 7 Reservations Now Open
The store, which is situated in the Piplod neighbourhood of Surat, will display the brand’s next high-end electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, for which reservations went on sale on July 15. “With a fully refundable deposit of INR 21,000, customers can reserve their vehicle at showrooms or online through VinFastAuto.in,” the announcement stated.
The first VinFast showroom in Surat, according to VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau, is a testament to the company’s strong ties to India. The company is thrilled to introduce Indian customers to the VinFast experience.
The goal of this Gujarati dealership is to provide not only electric cars but also a whole ownership experience based on excellence in service and quality trust. In order to offer charging and after-sales services throughout India, the Vietnamese EV manufacturer has partnered with RoadGrid, myTVS, and Global Assure.
To further demonstrate its dedication to sustainable innovation, the business has partnered with BatX Energies to develop a circular battery value chain and encourage battery recycling.
Tesla Targets Indian EV Market with Model Y
With a starting price of INR 59.89 lakh and its first showroom in Mumbai, Elon Musk’s Tesla introduced the Model Y to the Indian market earlier this month. The Model Y will be imported by Tesla as a fully constructed unit (CBU) from its Chinese manufacturing plant in Shanghai.
At a time when its sales in China and Europe are declining, Tesla is making its debut in the Indian market with the vehicle Y as its flagship vehicle. The business reportedly transported its first shipment of Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs to India from its China plant.
Additionally, before deliveries start, the business plans to deploy superchargers in India. It would initially concentrate on Mumbai and Delhi.
Battery packs are available for the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel-drive variant in India: a 60 kWh and a larger 75 kWh model. One electric motor producing 295 horsepower powers this RWD model. With a full charge, the 60 kWh battery is supposed to have a WLTP range of 500 km, whilst the long-range model promises a range of 622 km.
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