VinFast Auto India, the Indian subsidiary of global Electric Vehicle leader VinFast, announced the inauguration of its showroom in Surat, Gujarat. This inauguration marks a significant milestone in the company’s retail journey in the country. The outlet serves as the brand’s physical touchpoint in India, underscoring VinFast’s long-term commitment to establishing a strong, customer-centric electric mobility ecosystem. The dealership ‘VinFast Surat’ is promoted by the Chandan Car, a leading name in India’s automotive retail sector.
Strategically located in Piplod, Surat, the dealership will serve as a one-stop destination for VinFast’s prospective buyers. Spanning across 3,000 Sq.Ft. the facility will offer immersive product experiences, seamless vehicle purchase journeys, and world-class after-sales support. The Showroom will showcase VinFast’s upcoming range of premium electric SUVs – VF 6 and VF 7. As part of its ambitious roadmap, the company aims to launch 35 dealerships by year-end, across 27+ cities.
VinFast officially opened pre-bookings for its premium electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7 on July 15, 2025, backed by a rapidly expanding dealer network and national EV ecosystem initiatives. Customers can now book their preferred VinFast premium electric SUV either at the exclusive showrooms or through the official website, VinFastAuto.in, with a fully refundable booking amount of INR 21,000.
Speaking at the showroom inauguration, Mr. 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 strategic plan to expand its footprint in India, VinFast Auto India — a subsidiary of global EV leader VinFast — has signed Dealer Partner Agreements with 13 leading dealer groups for 32 dealerships across 27 cities nationwide. These collaborations underscore VinFast’s commitment to establishing a robust 3S (Sales, Service, Spares) network, ensuring a strong retail and service presence across the country, and laying the groundwork for the upcoming pre-booking of the VF 6 and VF 7 on July 15.
The initial set of dealerships will be established in key urban and emerging EV markets, including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Bhubaneshwar, Trivandrum, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Calicut, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Baroda and Goa. These cities have been strategically selected based on their growing EV adoption, infrastructure readiness, and strong demand potential, ensuring wide accessibility and seamless customer support from the outset. VinFast aims to establish 35 Dealerships across India by the end of CY 2025.
Speaking at the Agreement signing ceremony, Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, said, “We are pleased to partner with India’s most respected Dealer Partner Groups as part of our comprehensive strategy to establish a wide-reach, high-quality retail and service network. This partnership reinforces our focus on delivering an elevated EV experience backed by reliability, customer trust, and service excellence. As we prepare to bring our electric SUVs to Indian roads, we are focused on ensuring that customers across key cities have seamless access to VinFast’s world-class products and support infrastructure.”
The selected partners are among India’s most respected automotive dealership groups, known for their deep market presence and long-standing customer trust. Each facility will have showrooms, service workshops, and spare parts availability – ensuring VinFast customers enjoy a seamless ownership experience across every touchpoint. These dealer-operated outlets will play a pivotal role in delivering VinFast’s global service standards to Indian consumers.
Alongside, VinFast ramps up its ecosystem expansion in India, supported by several key strategic partnerships. The company has tied up with Global Assure for 24/7 roadside assistance, dedicated call center support, and mobile service; myTVS and RoadGrid for a pan-India EV Charging solution and service network to deliver quick, reliable aftersales support. VinFast has also joined hands with BatX Energies for sustainable high-voltage battery recycling and repurposing solutions. These collaborations reflect VinFast’s holistic approach to responsible, scalable, and customer-first mobility solutions tailored to the Indian market.
VinFast showcased its VF 6 and VF 7 premium electric SUVs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, signaling its strong intent to bring advanced EV solutions for the Indian market. With a sharp focus on network readiness and strategic ecosystem partnerships, the company is steadily building the foundation for a long-term, sustainable presence in one of the world’s most dynamic EV markets. The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is also set to be inaugurated soon, further reinforcing its commitment to India.
