VinFast readies VF9 luxury electric SUV for India as it builds premium EV presence

VinFast is preparing to introduce the three-row VF9 electric SUV in India, reportedly targeting a ₹60 lakh price point. The 123kWh, dual-motor model would extend the Vietnamese automaker’s premium portfolio as it pursues local production and wider market expansion.

— Source publishedSun, 13 Sept, 2026, 06:10 IST·First seen Sun, 13 Sept, 2026, 06:40 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

VinFast is preparing to introduce its VF9 three-row luxury electric SUV in India, targeting the premium EV segment. The company is also pursuing local

Key facts

  • ₹60 lakh
  • 5.1 metres
  • three-row
  • 123kWh battery
  • dual electric motors
  • 402hp
  • 620Nm torque
  • up to 626km range
  • around 70% charge in roughly 35 minutes
  • around 2,200 EVs registered in August
  • fourth in the market

Why this matters

VinFast’s India expansion creates potential partnership opportunities across local manufacturing, charging, retail distribution, and premium mobility ecosystems.

What to watch

  • Announcement of CKD/SKD assembly or full local production for the VF9.
  • Final pricing relative to ₹60 lakh and clarity on battery, warranty and ADAS specifications.
  • Indian homologation approvals and launch-date confirmation.
  • Dealer/service footprint, charging-network partnerships and financing or residual-value guarantees.
  • Monthly booking, delivery and test-drive indicators after launch.
  • Competitor price actions from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Kia, Hyundai and domestic premium EV offerings.
  • Progress at VinFast's India manufacturing facility and named local supplier agreements.
  • Confirm VF9 India launch timing, variant mix, certification status and final ex-showroom pricing.
  • Accelerate local manufacturing and supplier-localization plans to support lower duties and improve margins.
  • Expand company-owned or partner-led retail and service coverage in major premium-EV cities.
  • Bundle home charging, public-charging access, warranty and buyback/residual-value programs to counter ownership-risk concerns.
  • Use VF9 as a flagship while prioritizing more accessible locally produced SUV models for volume.