Vietnam's Green SM enters India June 5 with 10,000 EV taxis, taking on Ola, Uber, Rapido
VinGroup's Green SM launches its electric taxi service at Bharat Mandapam on June 5, deploying 10,000 VinFast EV MPVs across Delhi-NCR with a company-owned fleet and salaried drivers. The Vietnamese major also plans 1,00,000 e-two-wheelers, escalating competitive pressure on incumbent ride-hailing players.
What happened
Vietnam's VinGroup will launch its Green SM electric taxi service in India on June 5 at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, deploying 10,000 VinFast EV MPVs across
Key facts
- 10,000 EV cars
- 1,00,000 e-two-wheelers
- 60.13 kWh battery
- June 5 launch
Why this matters
VinGroup's bundled play of EV taxis plus 100,000 e-two-wheelers signals a platform-scale incursion that opens partnership, fleet-financing, and charging-infrastructure deal windows for Indian players.