Vietnam’s VinFast to launch electric 2-wheelers in India in 2026

VinFast began selling electric cars in India in September with two models — the VF 6 and VF 7 — and now has around 26 dealerships. According to Chau, many of these dealers have also expressed interest in offering VinFast’s electric two-wheelers. ”Many of the current dealers have expressed their keen interest in becoming a dealer for two-wheelers,” he said.

VinFast also plans to bring its electric buses to India, likely next year. Chau said the company is already talking to State Transport Undertakings in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to secure bus orders.

The company has committed $2 billion (around ₹16,000 crore) in investments for India, with $500 million already spent to build its production plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The facility currently has the capacity to produce 50,000 electric cars a year, which can be expanded to 150,000. However, the company has not yet shared details about investments or local manufacturing plans for its electric two-wheelers and buses.

While VinFast may start selling locally made electric two-wheelers from the beginning, its electric buses are expected to enter India first as CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits or CBU (Completely Built Units).