Key Highlights
- VinFast VF 5, VF e34 e-SUV India launch tipped
- Might arrive by 2025
- To be imported as CBU units
- Local production to begin later
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is getting ready for its India venture. The brand has already filed patents for its upcoming EVs in India including one two and one four wheeler. Now, two of the upcoming VinFast EVs are tipped to kickstart the EV journey in the country. VinFast is said to import the globally hit VF 5 and VF e34 e-SUV models in the Indian market with a competitive pricing. Here are the details we know so far:
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VinFast VF5, VF e34 e-SUV India Launch Soon?
VinFast has been grabbing the headlines for its biggest local manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu. And now, the company is likely to soon commence EV sales in India with two of its popular models from the international markets. The VF 5 and the VF e34 EV’s are said to be the first EV models that will be debuting in India.
VinFast is said to be utilizing the newly announced EV policies by the Indian government to its advantage to foray in the highly competitive and growing EV market. Both the VF 5 and the VF e34 EV’s are expected to be introduced by 2025 in the country. However, VinFast would likely bring both these models via the CBU route, as per the online reports. The local production for VinFast EV’s might take a while to start.
Now, considering CBU imported four wheelers have a higher price range, the same comes as a concern for interested buyers. But, words doing rounds that both VinFast VF 5 and the VF e34 would rather be priced aggressively to beat the heat from the rivals. But this will only be confirmed once these EVs hit the shelves in the Indian market.
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VinFast VF 5 E-SUV Expected Powertrain
| VinFast VF 5 | Powertrain |
| Motor | Single electric |
| Power | 136 bhp |
| Torque | 135 Nm |
| Battery | 37.24 kWh |
| Range | Approx. 326 km |
The VinFast VF 5 is globally available as a compact e-SUV backed by a single electric motor producing 136 bhp power and 135 Nm torque. The VF 5 e-SUV is backed by a 37.24 kWh battery pack with which it offers around 326 km range per charge. In India, the VinFast VF 5 is expected to go up against the popular contenders including the Nexon.ev and the Mahindra XUV400 Electric. This suggests its pricing could start under Rs. 20 lakh. But since it will be imported via CBU route, we can expect this range tp go up slightly higher.
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VinFast VF e34 Electric Coupe SUV Powertrain And Features
| Vinfast VF e34 | Powertrain |
| Motor | electric |
| Power | 150 hp |
| Torque | 242 Nm |
| Battery | 41.9 kWh |
| Range | 318.6 km per charge |
The VinFast e34 will debut as a coupe-style electric SUV featuring a single electric motor linked to a 41.9 kWh battery module. This EV model is said to offer up to 150 hp of peak power and 242 Nm peak torque. With its bigger battery pack, it will offer up to 318.6 km range per charge. The VF e34 electric coupe is said to take on the Tata Curvv EV and the Maruti Suzuki eVX. This means it will be positioned above the VF 5 in the catalogue and will carry a starting price under Rs. 30 lakh.
