VinFast Opens India EV Plant in Tamil Nadu, First Outside Vietnam
VinFast opens its first Indian plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, to produce VF7 and VF6 EVs, with plans to invest Rs 16,000 crore and expand capacity.
By Divyam Dubey
VinFast has set up its first Indian manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in its entry into the country’s electric vehicle market. The plant will support the launch of the VF7 SUV during the upcoming festive season, which will be the company’s first EV offering in India. This move is part of VinFast’s larger plan to invest in and grow within the Indian automotive sector.
The Thoothukudi facility began operations on 4 August 2025. Spanning 400 acres in the SIPCOT State Industrial Park, it has an annual production capacity of 1.5 lakh vehicles. The plant is expected to create around 3,500 jobs, contributing to local employment and strengthening VinFast’s manufacturing base.
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VinFast has committed Rs 4,000 crore to the Thoothukudi plant over the next five years. The company also plans a total investment of Rs 16,000 crore in India, aiming to introduce more EV models and expand its footprint in the coming years.
Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, stated: 'The VinFast Tamil Nadu plant marks a strategic milestone in our long-term commitment to the Indian market. It establishes a strong foundation for sustainable growth and positions us to offer highquality, competitively priced electric vehicles to Indian consumers.
Looking ahead, the facility will expand its production capacity to meet rising demand. We aim to develop it into VinFast’s largest export hub for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In fact, we've already secured initial orders from several countries across these regions. In close collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government, VinFast is working to transform the area into the 'EV capital of South Asia'—supporting both the dynamic domestic market and our broader regional ambitions.”
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Initially, the Thoothukudi plant will produce 50,000 units of the VF7 and VF6 annually. Production can be scaled up to 1.5 lakh units as demand increases, with VinFast following a phased expansion strategy to grow in India’s electric vehicle market.
