Vinfast Drives Into India with a New Factory Inaugurated in Tamil Nadu

Vietnam’s Vinfast, One of the More Ambitious Names in the Global Electric Vehicle Space, Has officially entered India with the inauguration of its first EV Assembly Plant OutSide Vietnam. The new facility, located in thoothukudi, tamil nadu, was inaurated today in the presence of the Chief of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Mk Stalin. Set on a 400-acre parcel within the sipcot industry park, the plant marks a significant step in the company’s plans for South Asia and Beyond.

India, The World’s Third-Larges Automotive Market, Has Attracted Growing Interest from Global Ev Players, and Vinfast’s Investment of UsD 500 Million Reflects Both Confident and A stratagicic Long-Term Vision. The tamil nadu plant is the brand’s third operational facility and its fifth global manufacturing project.

Built for scale

What makes this particular facility stand out is the speed at which it has been brought online. From the groundbreaking ceremony to the start of operations, the entry project was completed in just 15 months – a notworthy achievement for a project of this scale, and one that the inn India plans.

The plant will begin operations by assembling the vf 6 and vf 7 electric success, with an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 units. The site, however, has been born with the ability to scale up to 150,000 units per year as demand grows. The Integrated Complex Includes Body, Paint, and Assembly Shops, A Quality Control Center, and a Logistics Hub. There is also an auxiliary cluster that will support local suppliers and service providers, which is expected to expand in parallel with production.

With a projectioned 3,000 to 3,500 direct jobs, and thousands more in indirect Employment, the new plant is also expected to give a strong Economic Push to the southern region. The broader ambition is to position tamil nadu as a key hub for ev manufacturing – not just for India, but for expenses Across South Asia, The Meddle East, and Africa.

VF 6 and VF 7: First Products for India

At the heart of vinfast’s India entry are the vf 6 and vf 7 – two electric suvs aimed at the growing urban Ev SEGMENT.

The vf 6 is a compact five-seater SUV designed for City Use, with Global Trims Offering Eiters 174 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or 201 hp or a range that crosses the crosses the 300 km mark, depending on the variant. The Cabin is modern and minimal, with a focus on intuitive tech and connected features.

Vinfast Factory in Thootukudi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The vf 7, meaning, is a midsize suv with more road presence and higher performance credentials. The Top-Spec Variant Comes with Dual Motors Pushing Out 348 HP and An All-WHEEL-Drive Layout. On the Global Wltp Cycle, It Promies up to 450 km on a single charge. Both Vehicles are expected to offer a strong feature set if advanced driver assistance systems and large-format touchscreens.

For the Indian Market, Official Specs and Pries are Yeet to Be Confirmed, Thought Announcements are expected by the end of August or early September. The launch is timed to coincide with the festive season.

Setting up the infrastructure

Vinfast is not just just setting up shop to build cars-it is laying the groundwork for a full-fledged Ev ecosystem in India. The company has tied up with Several Dealer Groups Across Key Cities and is working with roadgrid, mytvs, and global assure to create a robust after-service and service infrastructure. In Parallel, it has joined hands with batx energies for battery recover and reuse, pointing toward a larger sustainability roadmap in line with global circular economy goals.

Vinfast Factory in Thootukudi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Crucially, the company has made it clear that localization is a priority. By Working with Domestic Suppliers and Investing in Skill Development, Vinfast is aligning its Goals with India’s Push Toward Baking a Global Ev Manufacturing and expert base.

The right movies

Vinfast’s entry into India arrows at a time when the country is beginning to warm up to electric mobileity in earnest. With competition intensified in the sub-RS 30 lakh Ev Segment, Vinfast will need to Strike the right balance between price, features, and ownership experience.

That said, the groundwork appears solid. A full operational plant, an expanding dealer network, a clear expert roadmap, and products already seling in international markets give vinfast more than a foot in the doctor. They give the company a real shot at making a dent in one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world.

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Published – August 05, 2025 11:48 AM IST