VinFast’s CEO details plans to replicate Vietnam’s integrated ecosystem model in India, emphasizing local manufacturing, extensive charging networks, and diverse mobility solutions to establish the EV brand in one of Asia’s fastest-growing automotive markets.
In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, outlines the Vietnamese EV maker’s ambitious plans for India—from building a full Vingroup ecosystem to scaling local manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and new mobility segments.
Vinfast has completed its India factory in a record 17 months and is now gearing up for the next phase of growth. Chau talks about charging infrastructure investments, battery localisation, and plans to launch electric two-wheelers and buses in 2026, alongside aggressive capacity expansion at the Thoothukudi plant.
The discussion also covers VinFast’s collaboration with Indian state governments, its entry into ride-hailing, participation in government EV manufacturing incentive schemes, and why local partners will be critical to scaling up quickly in one of the world’s most competitive EV markets.
Highlights:
- VinFast’s vision to build a Vingroup ecosystem in India
- Factory completed in 17 months
- Charging infrastructure investments in 2026
- Battery localisation and local vendor scouting
- Electric two-wheelers and buses planned for 2026
- 1 million scooter capacity expansion underway
- EV bus tenders and state government discussions
- Applying under government EV manufacturing incentives
- Launching one new model every six months
- Challenges of entering India’s ride-hailing market
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