Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has introduced a petrol-to-electric vehicle exchange programme in India, allowing customers to trade in petrol or diesel cars for its electric SUVs, the VinFast VF 6 and VinFast VF 7, as it expands its footprint in the country’s growing EV market.
The scheme offers exchange bonuses and financing support through partner banks to reduce the upfront cost of switching to electric mobility. Customers can exchange their existing internal combustion engine vehicles and access structured payment plans designed to bridge the price gap between petrol vehicles and EVs.
The VF 6 features a 59.6 kWh battery with a claimed range of up to 468 km under MIDC conditions and supports DC fast charging from 10% to 70% in around 25 minutes. The VF 7 is offered in higher-output variants and includes comparable safety features. Both SUVs have received five-star safety ratings under Bharat NCAP.
Alongside the exchange initiative, VinFast is strengthening its retail and aftersales ecosystem by signing agreements with dealer groups across multiple cities and developing EV-focused service workshops. The company is also collaborating with charging partner VGreen and fuel retailers to deploy fast chargers at existing fuel stations.
Customers are being offered warranties of up to 10 years, along with complimentary charging and maintenance packages during the early ownership period. VinFast has already set up local assembly operations in Tamil Nadu and has begun deliveries of the VF 6 and VF 7 to Indian buyers.
