VinFast plans to open 35 dealerships across India by 2025-end
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Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is gearing up to enter the Indian market. The company's Indian subsidiary, VinFast Auto India, has signed agreements with 13 dealer groups to set up 32 dealerships across 27 cities. The move is part of a larger strategy to establish a strong presence in the country by opening a total of 35 dealerships by the end of 2025.
Strategic expansion
Pre-bookings for VF 6, VF 7 start July 15
The dealership agreements are part of VinFast's plan to build a strong 3S (sales, service, spares) network in India. The company is preparing for the pre-booking of its VF 6 and VF 7 models on July 15. The first batch of dealerships will be set up in major urban centers and emerging EV markets such as Bengaluru, Noida, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Cochin, Delhi, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gurugram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kolkata.
Market analysis
VinFast Asia CEO on dealership network
The cities chosen for the initial rollout have been picked on the basis of their growing EV adoption, infrastructure readiness, and strong demand potential. VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said these partnerships are focused on delivering an elevated EV experience backed by reliability, customer trust, and service excellence. He emphasized that as the company prepares to bring electric SUVs to Indian roads, they want customers in key cities to have seamless access to VinFast's world-class products and support infrastructure.