Indian automotive is now about to experience the Great Transformation with electric vehicles taking its top place. In that league, there will be no less eager competitor other than Vietnam’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast. VinFast is set to present at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on Jan 17-22 in New Delhi, India marking their inaugural launch of the electric VF e34 SUV. This show will become a significant mark for more than one in all ways, both for VinFast as well as Indian Automobile industries.
VinFast: A Brief Overview
Founded in 2017, VinFast could position itself seriously as a competitor to the rest of the competitors in the global EV market. It was looking to take a significant percentage of the Indian EV market, which is expected to grow manifold in the near future by innovative technology and design. VinFast’s entry into the Indian market is going to create the ripple effect in the Indian competitive landscape with sustainability and all the latest technology.
The VinFast VF e34: Main Features and Specifications
The VF e34 is going to be the flagship model of VinFast in India, and it has many excellent features that meet the expectations of the modern customer:
- Performance: VF e34 is equipped with a 110 kW electric motor, providing strong performance for a top speed of 200 km/h. It gives an excellent range of 300 kilometers on a single charge.
- Charging Infrastructure: Recognizing that convenience in charging is essential, VinFast engineered the VF e34 with fast charging capabilities. From 10% to 70% charged, the vehicle could replenish its battery in 27 minutes.
- Innovative Technology: The EV comes equipped with advanced smart features, including an extensive touchscreen infotainment system, over-the-air updates, and safety features such as lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking.
To position itself effectively in the Indian market, VinFast plans to assemble VF e34 locally. This local assembly aims to reduce imported wholly knocked-down costs with high duty charges imposed on fully built units in the form of import tariffs and make the vehicle cheaper for customers in India to afford.
Industry Context: The EV Market in India
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 will see more than 34 vehicle manufacturers participating, creating one of the largest groupings of automobile brands in the country since the inception of Auto Expo in 1986. The electric car market of India is likely to see a surge of around 150,000 units by the end of the year due to government incentives and growing environmental awareness and improvements in technology for battery use.
Pham Sanh Chau, the CEO of VinFast India, is thrilled to join the Indian market. He said, “As we seek to increase our global presence, India offers us a fantastic opportunity. Through smart alliances and local assembly, we will dedicate ourselves to building a strong presence here.”
ELCTRIK Speaks
As the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is round the corner, everyone is going to be watching VinFast for its innovative offerings. Debuting the VF e34 in India marks not only a formal entry by VinFast into India but also writes an exciting chapter in the evolution of India’s automobile industry toward electric mobility. The entry of VinFast can accelerate more investments in infrastructure and technology in India’s electric vehicle ecosystem. Looking forward, VinFast is poised to participate in and lead this transformation as well.
