Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is entering India’s electric vehicle (EV) market through VinFast, its automotive arm, with a $2 billion manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. But this isn’t just a car launch—it’s a full-fledged strategy to build an EV ecosystem. With infrastructure, service centres, and clean mobility at the core, VinFast signals a sustainable shift in India’s transport landscape.
Vingroup has earned a strong reputation in Vietnam by embedding sustainability across real estate, tourism, and transport. VinFast, in particular, has addressed local mobility needs with accessible electric vehicles, even before charging infrastructure matured. The model integrated energy-efficient buildings, eco-resorts, and EV solutions into a cohesive ecosystem. Now, that tested strategy is being applied in India, one of the fastest-growing EV markets globally.
The company’s flagship investment—a $2 billion EV manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu—is set to become operational by the end of 2025. With an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, it aims to serve both the domestic and regional export markets. Thousands of jobs are expected to be generated, contributing to India’s green industrialisation goals. Tamil Nadu, already a hub for automobile and clean energy industries, offers infrastructure advantages and port access.
This makes it an ideal location for VinFast’s long-term strategy, which includes exports and deeper supply chain integration. VinFast has already announced two electric SUVs—the VF 6 and VF 7—tailored to Indian preferences. These right-hand-drive models are set to hit the roads before the 2025 festive season. Built with smart features and local road conditions in mind, the vehicles cater to India’s evolving consumer expectations for modern, tech-enabled, low-emission mobility.
It is working to establish a wide network of charging stations, sales outlets, and service centres, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This inclusive strategy addresses the unequal EV access in India’s semi-urban and rural areas, helping bridge infrastructure gaps that often deter adoption. A potential partnership with Vingroup-linked charging provider V-GREEN could accelerate the deployment of India-specific charging solutions.
This would support the central government’s push for reliable and regionally balanced EV infrastructure. VinFast’s strategy aligns with India’s broader goals of decarbonisation, pollution control, and smart urbanisation. By embedding infrastructure development, regional equity, and sustainability into its entry plan, the company presents more than a commercial expansion.
