After Tesla, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast makes its India stop, opens first showroom in Surat

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Opens first showroom in Gujarat's Surat, to open 35 dealerships across 27+ cities by year-end

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Sunday inaugurated its first showroom in India, located in Surat, Gujarat. The 3,000 sq. ft. dealership, operated by Chandan Car, marks a key milestone in the company’s efforts to establish a robust EV retail presence in the country.

The showroom will showcase VinFast's upcoming range of electric SUVs - VF 6 and VF 7. India is also the first market where VinFast is launching the right-hand drive version of the VF 7 and VF 6.

"The vehicles will be locally assembled at VinFast's upcoming factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to India as a strategic market and future hub for electric vehicle production, "the company statement said.

Strategically located in Surat's Piplod area, the showroom will act as a comprehensive customer hub, offering immersive experiences, seamless purchase processes, and after-sales support. It will showcase the brand’s upcoming premium electric SUVs – the VF 6 and VF 7 – for which pre-bookings opened on July 15, 2025. Customers can reserve their vehicle at showrooms or online through VinFastAuto.in with a fully refundable deposit of Rs 21,000.

Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, said, "The first VinFast Showroom in Surat, Gujarat is a symbol of our deep commitment to India. We are excited to bring the VinFast experience closer to Indian consumers. With this dealership in Gujarat, we aim to offer not just electric vehicles, but a complete ownership journey built on quality, trust, and service excellence."

VinFast plans to open 35 dealerships across 27+ cities by year-end. Vehicles will be assembled at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.

In support of its entry into the Indian market, VinFast has formed partnerships with RoadGrid, myTVS, and Global Assure to provide nationwide charging and after-sales services. The company has also joined hands with BatX Energies to promote battery recycling and establish a circular battery value chain, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable innovation.

Earlier this month Global EV giant Tesla made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre in Mumbai . Tesla, led by American tech billionaire Elon Musk who had in the past cited India’s high import tariffs for the company not entering the country earlier, will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU), from its Shanghai manufacturing facility in China.