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Beyond Cars: VinFast's Full-spectrum EV Push in India

With $2 billion committed, VinFast is constructing an integrated play spanning cars, scooters, buses, ride-hailing and charging infrastructure.

By Kiran Murali & Mukul Yudhveer Singh

29 Jan 2026

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Beyond Cars: VinFast's Full-spectrum EV Push in India

When VinFast rolled out its VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs in India last September, it marked more than just another global automaker testing the waters in a promising market. For the Vietnamese carmaker, India represents the cornerstone of a far more ambitious play—one that extends well beyond selling premium electric cars to a handful of early adopters.

The company is now preparing to enter ride-hailing through its sister concern GSM, launch India-specific electric scooters, supply buses to state transport undertakings, and build out a sprawling manufacturing ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. Backed by multi-billion-dollar commitments from parent Vingroup, VinFast is ...

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