Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu – VinFast Auto India has reached a significant early manufacturing milestone by producing its 10,000th electric vehicle at its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
The Vietnamese EV maker officially inaugurated the facility at SIPCOT Industrial Park in August 2025. Crossing the 10,000-unit mark in under a year of operations highlights strong ramp-up and operational momentum for the brand’s first manufacturing base outside Vietnam.
The Thoothukudi plant spans approximately 400 acres and features advanced manufacturing capabilities, including a body shop, paint shop, assembly lines, quality control, and logistics infrastructure. It started with an initial annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles, scalable up to 150,000 units to match growing demand.
This facility forms a core part of VinFast’s broader $2 billion commitment to India. In December 2025, the company signed an MoU for an additional $500 million investment to expand operations, including dedicated lines for electric buses and e-scooters.
Initial production centers on two premium electric SUVs: the VF 6 (compact segment) and VF 7 (larger premium offering). These models launched in India around September 2025 with competitive introductory pricing starting from approximately ₹16.49 lakh for the VF 6 and ₹20.89 lakh for the VF 7 (ex-showroom).
Both vehicles have achieved strong 5-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, a key differentiator in the Indian market where safety plays an increasingly important role in purchase decisions.
Local production strengthens VinFast’s position in India’s competitive EV landscape, helping reduce costs through localisation, mitigate import duties, and build customer trust. The company aims to deepen collaboration with local suppliers and develop the Thoothukudi plant as a potential export hub for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Tamil Nadu’s robust automotive ecosystem, port access, and supportive policies make it an ideal base for VinFast’s long-term ambitions.
This milestone arrives as India accelerates its electric mobility transition. VinFast joins established players like Tata Motors, Mahindra, MG, BYD, and Hyundai in the passenger EV space while also eyeing opportunities in fleets, taxis, buses, and two-wheelers.For a relatively new brand in India, consistent production demonstrates execution capability and commitment. The next challenges include scaling sales, expanding the dealer and service network, and achieving higher localisation levels.
VinFast’s rapid progress from groundbreaking to 10,000 vehicles underscores its aggressive global expansion strategy. As the company eyes further growth in 2026 and beyond, the Thoothukudi facility is expected to play a pivotal role in delivering affordable, high-quality EVs tailored for Indian customers while supporting export ambitions.
This achievement not only celebrates manufacturing success but also signals VinFast’s transition from market entrant to a committed long-term player in India’s EV ecosystem.
