Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, which began selling electric cars in India in September 2025, is now gearing up to challenge the country’s booming electric two-wheeler segment. The company has confirmed it will launch electric scooters in India in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (July–September 2025), intensifying competition in a market currently led by homegrown giants Ola Electric, Ather Energy, TVS Motor, and Bajaj Auto.
“We believe that the Indian market has huge potential for electric two-wheelers. We have a plan to launch two-wheelers in India in 2026,” said Pham Sanh Chau, Chief Executive Officer of VinFast Asia.
VinFast already retails more than six electric scooter models in other South Asian markets, including the Evo, Feliz, Klara, and Vero series. Industry sources indicate that at least two of these models are likely to form the first wave of products introduced in India.
Leveraging Existing Network and Dealer Interest
The company is actively collaborating with its Indian team and channel partners to tailor offerings to local needs. “We are in the process of collecting inputs and feedback to launch our two-wheelers in India,” Chau added, confirming that a detailed feasibility study is underway.VinFast’s existing network of approximately 26 dealerships — set up for its VF 6 and VF 7 electric car lineup — is expected to play a key role. Notably, many of these dealers have already expressed strong interest in adding VinFast two-wheelers to their portfolio.
Electric Buses on the Horizon
Beyond scooters, VinFast is preparing to introduce electric buses in India, with launches likely in calendar year 2026. The company is in advanced discussions with State Transport Undertakings in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to secure fleet orders.Initial bus introductions are expected to be through Completely Knocked Down (CKD) or Completely Built Unit (CBU) routes, while the timeline for localized production remains under evaluation.
$2 Billion Commitment and Tamil Nadu Plan
tVinFast’s aggressive India roadmap is backed by a $2 billion (≈ ₹16,000 crore) investment commitment. Of this, $500 million has already been deployed to establish an integrated EV manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The plant currently has an annual capacity of 50,000 electric cars, scalable to 150,000 units in subsequent phases.While the company has not disclosed specific investment or localization plans for two-wheelers and buses, the possibility of manufacturing electric scooters at the Tamil Nadu facility from the outset has not been ruled out.
A New Contender in a Crowded Arena
VinFast’s entry will add a global player to India’s electric two-wheeler space at a time when the segment is witnessing explosive growth, driven by government incentives, falling battery costs, and shifting consumer preference toward sustainable mobility.
With established domestic brands continuously upgrading range, performance, and charging infrastructure, VinFast will need to bring competitive pricing, distinctive design, and a robust service ecosystem to carve out market share.As India accelerates toward its net-zero goals, the arrival of yet another international EV brand underscores the country’s rising stature as one of the world’s most attractive electric mobility markets.
