In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, outlines the Vietnamese EV maker’s ambitious plans for India—from building a full Vingroup ecosystem to scaling local manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and new mobility segments.
Vinfast has completed its India factory in a record 17 months and is now gearing up for the next phase of growth. Chau talks about charging infrastructure investments, battery localisation, and plans to launch electric two-wheelers and buses in 2026, alongside aggressive capacity expansion at the Thoothukudi plant.
The discussion also covers VinFast’s collaboration with Indian state governments, its entry into ride-hailing, participation in government EV manufacturing incentive schemes, and why local partners will be critical to scaling up quickly in one of the world’s most competitive EV markets.
Highlights:
- VinFast’s vision to build a Vingroup ecosystem in India
- Factory completed in 17 months
- Charging infrastructure investments in 2026
- Battery localisation and local vendor scouting
- Electric two-wheelers and buses planned for 2026
- 1 million scooter capacity expansion underway
- EV bus tenders and state government discussions
- Applying under government EV manufacturing incentives
- Launching one new model every six months
- Challenges of entering India’s ride-hailing market
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