Archive · 6 Sep 2026
VinFast Begins India Dealer Hunt Ahead of Electric Scooter Launch
VinFast is a vehicle company from Vietnam that wants to sell electric scooters in India.
It has started looking for dealers who can sell and support its products.
The company says it will soon make a major announcement.
VinFast is expected to assemble scooters in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Some parts may come from other VinFast factories and be put together in India.
Electric scooters are becoming more popular in India, but they are still a small part of the two-wheeler market.
VinFast says it plans to invest $500 million in new production facilities.
The company denied a report that it had stopped production plans for car models already being sold in India.
VinFast India has invited applications for exclusive electric-motorcycle dealerships across the country.
The company is preparing to assemble electric scooters in India through the Completely Knocked Down route.
Electric two-wheelers currently account for about 9% of India’s overall two-wheeler market, according to a dealer cited in the report.
VinFast may assemble e-scooters at its Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, car-manufacturing plant using imported components.
VinFast and the Government of Tamil Nadu have outlined a $500 million investment for electric-bus and e-scooter production facilities.
- Who
- VinFast India, prospective dealers, the Government of Tamil Nadu, and industry representatives.
- What
- VinFast has begun seeking electric-motorcycle dealers in India while preparing local assembly of electric scooters.
- When
- The dealership application deadline is September 15; the report was published September 6, 2026. The Tamil Nadu investment agreement was signed in December 2025.
- Where
- Across India, with planned scooter assembly at VinFast’s facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- VinFast aims to expand its electric-mobility presence in India as the electric two-wheeler market grows.
VinFast’s position
Reuters sources’ reported position
Indian production plans
VinFast’s position
VinFast said it had not changed or suspended production plans for models currently being sold in India and would continue CKD assembly at its Thoothukudi plant.
Reuters sources’ reported position
A Reuters report, citing sources, said VinFast was suspending production plans for some car variants in India.
- Company
- VinFast
- Market entry
- India’s electric two-wheeler market
- Dealer applications
- Applications for exclusive dealerships are being accepted until September 15
- Assembly method
- Completely Knocked Down assembly using components imported from overseas facilities
- Assembly location
- VinFast’s car manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Planned investment
- $500 million for electric-bus and e-scooter workshops and production lines
- Tamil Nadu land allocation
- Approximately 200 hectares at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi