VinFast Opens First Showroom in India, Local Assembly to Begin in Tamil Nadu

Vietnamese EV maker, Vinfast has opened its first showroom in India. The outlet is located in Piplod, Surat and became operational on July 27, 2025. The dealership is operated by Chandan Car, an established auto retail firm in the country. The showroom is spread in 3,000 sq. ft. area and will serve as the brand’s first physical sales and service location. It will provide information on upcoming models and facilitate the vehicle purchase process.

Earlier on July 15, 2025, VinFast began accepting pre-bookings for two of its electric SUV models, the VF 6 and VF 7. These bookings can be made online or at the showroom with a refundable payment of Rs 21,000. The company plans to open 35 showrooms across more than 27 cities by the end of the year.

VinFast’s electric SUVs will be locally assembled at its new plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The facility is currently under development and will support the brand’s future production plans in India.

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. With trusted partners like Chandan Car, we are building a future-ready EV ecosystem in the country. Their proven automotive expertise, combined with VinFast’s technology and vision, will help shape a premium EV experience for Indian customers.”

As part of its entry into the Indian market, VinFast has joined hands with companies like RoadGrid, myTVS and Global Assure to build a countrywide network for charging stations and after-sales service. The company has also partnered with BatX Energies to support battery recycling and work towards creating a system where used batteries can be reused or repurposed.