VinFast VF 6, VF 7 Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 1.13 Lakh

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has increased prices for its VF 7 and VF 6 electric SUVs in India by up to Rs 1.13 lakh (ex-showroom). This marks the second hike for both models since launch, following the end of introductory pricing in January this year.

The VF 6 and VF 7 first went on sale in September last year, with prices starting at Rs 16.49 lakh and Rs 20.89 lakh respectively. The increase is likely linked to rising production costs.

VinFast VF 7, VF 6: Price Hike Details

Prices of the VinFast VF 7 have gone up by Rs 1.10 lakh to Rs 1.13 lakh, depending on variant. The SUV is now priced between Rs 22.99 lakh and Rs 28.09 lakh, ex-showroom. It is offered in five variants: Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky and Sky Infinity. Primary rivals include the Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Harrier EV.

The VF 6, meanwhile, has become costlier by a flat Rs 90,000 across all three of its variants, Earth, Wind and Wind Infinity. New prices range from Rs 18.19 lakh to Rs 20.09 lakh, ex-showroom. It competes with the Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv and MG ZS EV.

VinFast VF 7, VF 6: Battery, Motor and Range

The VF 7 Earth is powered by a 59.6 kWh battery pack in a front-wheel-drive layout, producing 130 kW (177 PS) and 250 Nm of torque. Its certified range, as per the MIDC Part 1 + Part 2 cycle, stands at 438 km. The Wind and Wind Infinity variants use a larger 70 kWh pack, also in FWD, generating 150 kW (204 PS) and 310 Nm for a certified range of 532 km.

The Sky and Sky Infinity trims switch to all-wheel drive, drawing 260 kW (353 PS) and 500 Nm from the same 70 kWh battery. Certified range for these variants is 510 km, and VinFast claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds. The VF 6, by contrast, uses a 59.6 kWh battery across its range in FWD form, with the Earth variant putting out 130 kW (177 PS) and the Wind and Wind Infinity variants stepping up to 150 kW (204 PS). Certified range is 468 km for the base variant and 463 km for the higher two.

VinFast VF 7, VF 6: Features and Safety

Both electric SUVs come with a shared set of premium features, including ventilated front seats, a 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 8-speaker sound system. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, OTA updates, a head-up display, keyless entry and a wireless charger are also standard across the range.

Safety kit includes electronic stability control, a traction control system, hill-start assist, seven airbags, roll-over mitigation, a 360-degree surround-view monitor and a tyre pressure monitoring system. Both models have scored a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests, and ADAS functions are offered on the higher variants.