Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has begun inviting applications from businesses interested in becoming dealer partners for its upcoming electric motorcycle and scooter business in India. The move marks another significant step in the company’s expansion of its Indian operations beyond electric passenger vehicles.
VinFast India E-Motorcycle announced the opening of dealer applications through a social media post, inviting businesses to join its upcoming electric two-wheeler network. Interested companies can submit their applications until September 15, 2026.
The dealer recruitment drive comes as VinFast prepares to expand its product portfolio in India with electric two-wheelers. The company had earlier announced plans to manufacture electric buses and e-scooters in Tamil Nadu as part of the second phase of its investment in the country.
As part of the proposed expansion, VinFast and the Tamil Nadu government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the automaker will receive around 200 hectares of land adjacent to its existing Thoothukudi facility. VinFast plans to invest approximately $500 million in developing production lines and workshops for electric buses and e-scooters.
The investment is part of VinFast’s broader $2 billion commitment to India. Its existing Thoothukudi manufacturing facility has an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 electric vehicles, which is being expanded to 150,000 units annually.
The search for dealer partners suggests that VinFast is now working to establish the retail and distribution infrastructure required for its electric two-wheeler business. Building the dealer network ahead of the planned manufacturing expansion could help the company prepare for the commercial rollout of its upcoming electric motorcycles and scooters in the Indian market.
With India emerging as an increasingly important market for electric two-wheelers, VinFast’s planned entry will place it in competition with established electric scooter and motorcycle manufacturers, while adding another international player to the country’s rapidly expanding EV ecosystem.
