VinFast Inaugurates India Plant, Bolstering Asian EV Strategy - CleanTechnica

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially opened its first electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant outside Vietnam, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This 400-acre facility represents a key component of VinFast’s $2 billion investment in the Indian market and is equipped with advanced production capabilities including Body Shop, Paint Shop, Assembly Shop, and Quality Control Center. Initially, the plant will assemble the VF 7 and VF 6 electric SUVs with an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles, scalable up to 150,000 units. The plant is expected to generate up to 3,500 direct jobs, contributing to regional socio-economic growth. VinFast aims to develop this facility into its largest export hub for South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, having already secured initial orders from several countries in these regions. VinFast’s expansion in India is part of a broader Asian strategy that includes establishing a $200 million EV assembly plant in Indonesia and expanding presence in Thailand