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  • VinFast Dealerships Coming to 27 Cities as EV Brand Ramps Up India Entry

    VinFast dealerships

    Gurugram: VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s EV powerhouse VinFast, has entered into Dealer Partner Agreements with 13 leading automotive dealer groups to establish 32 VinFast dealerships across 27 cities.

    These developments pave the way for the upcoming launch of VinFast’s VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs, with pre-bookings starting on July 15.

    Also Read: Born-Electric Scooters: Kinetic Green Partners with Torino Design for Futuristic EVs

    Pan-India VinFast Dealerships Network

    The newly signed partners will launch VinFast dealerships outlets in key urban and emerging EV markets such as:

    • Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Chandigarh, Bhubaneshwar, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Surat, Visakhapatnam, and more.

    These cities were strategically chosen for their EV readiness, infrastructure maturity, and market demand, reinforcing VinFast’s commitment to wide accessibility and high-quality service delivery.

    Robust 3S Experience: Sales, Service, Spares

    Each VinFast dealerships will offer a comprehensive 3S experience, including:

    • Modern showrooms
    • Full-service workshops
    • Genuine spare parts availability

    This ensures VinFast customers receive seamless after-sales support, warranty servicing, and spare parts access – all aligned with global service standards.

    Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, commented: “By partnering with India’s most respected dealer groups, we’re laying the foundation for a future-ready EV ecosystem. Our goal is to offer a superior ownership experience backed by trust, accessibility, and service excellence.”

    Also Read: VinFast Auto India Partners with BatX Energies for EV Battery Recycling and Repurposing

    Ecosystem Expansion & Strategic Collaborations

    Alongside its dealership network, VinFast has built a strong EV ecosystem through:

    • Global Assure: 24×7 roadside assistance and call center support
    • myTVS and RoadGrid: Nationwide EV charging and service infrastructure
    • BatX Energies: Battery recycling and repurposing

    These collaborations underscore VinFast’s holistic approach to sustainable, customer-centric electric mobility in India.

    Manufacturing in India

    VinFast is also gearing up to begin operations at its cutting-edge EV manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, further demonstrating its commitment to the Make in India initiative and long-term local presence.

    Having already showcased the VF 6 and VF 7 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, VinFast is fast-tracking its mission to make premium electric vehicles accessible across India.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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