VinFast, the Vietnamese EV brand, now turns its attention to Indian city streets. The company already sells electric SUVs in India, and it now prepares a full range of electric scooters for local buyers. The VinFast electric scooters India launch points to late 2026, with models lined up against TVS, Ather, Bajaj and Ola.
For many riders, this is good news. India gets more choice, and VinFast gains a key market for both cars and two wheelers. The new scooter line sits inside a wider plan that covers factories, dealers and charging across the country.
Launch timeline for VinFast electric scooters in India
First, let’s look at timing. Company leaders state that electric two wheelers for India are planned for 2026. Internal targets talk about the first scooter arriving in the second quarter of the 2026–27 financial year. So the debut window sits between April and September 2026.
Local reports add more detail. They point to retail sales closer to the festive season, when buyers often plan big purchases. Until then, VinFast still needs time for testing, localisation and type approval. This work touches batteries, frames, braking systems and software, so the scooters can handle Indian roads and traffic.
Taken together, public statements and local coverage draw a clear picture. Buyers can expect first test rides and price news around the middle of 2026. Then showroom deliveries should follow toward the end of the year.
VinFast scooter range and possible India models
Next, it helps to see what VinFast already offers. In Vietnam, the brand runs a broad electric scooter range. Current nameplates include Theon S, Vento S, Feliz, Klara Neo, Vero X and Evo models. Each one targets a slightly different rider, so the lineup covers daily commuters and higher speed users.
For India, VinFast plans a dedicated two wheeler sub brand. Teams now review which existing scooters fit local roads, traffic patterns and price bands. Names for India may change. Even so, the overall ladder of entry, mid and premium products should stay close to the global plan.
Theon S sits near the top of the range. It delivers strong performance, with top speeds close to 100 km/h and long claimed range in ideal city use. Vento S leans more toward comfort and relaxed commuting, with a softer seat and calmer power delivery. Feliz and Klara Neo focus on daily trips to work, shops and school, and they carry simpler hardware with lower price targets.
India will likely see a similar spread. One or two premium scooters can stand against TVS iQube ST, Ather 450X and Ola S1 Pro. In the same way, mid range options can match popular trims of these rivals on speed and range, yet push harder on features and value.
If you follow the family side of the market, you may already track models like the Ather Rizta. For a regional example of that trend, you can read this overview of the Ather Rizta electric scooter in Sri Lanka.
Manufacturing base and dealer network in Tamil Nadu
The manufacturing story matters as well. VinFast does not treat India as a simple export stop. The company has set up an EV plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, for local assembly of its electric SUVs. Then it announced further investment at the same hub for electric buses and two wheelers.
Recent commitments raised the overall India investment figure and added a second facility in Tamil Nadu. This new site focuses on electric buses and electric two wheelers, with large industrial land set aside for future growth. As a result, VinFast gains more control over costs and local content over time.
On the retail side, VinFast already signs dealer partners in major cities. The aim is a network that covers dozens of outlets across key urban centres by the end of 2025. Early showrooms will display cars first and then add scooters as they launch. Service bays and parts storage will support both product lines under one roof.
Together, this structure gives VinFast scooters an instant footprint for test rides, sales and after sales support once the launch starts.
Direct rival for TVS, Ather, Bajaj and Ola
India’s electric scooter market now holds several strong local brands. TVS iQube, Ather 450 series, Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 models already lead sales in many cities. Each one brings its own mix of design, real range, software and brand pull.
VinFast enters this field with higher end technology from its home market. Premium scooters from the brand use long life LFP battery packs, solid frames and advanced braking hardware. Many trims include full LED lighting, digital clusters, turn by turn navigation and app based key functions, so the overall experience feels modern.
To win buyers, VinFast must match or beat rivals on three main points. Range, real world performance and price. Top products need enough power for flyovers and short highway stretches. Mid tier scooters need strong city torque and at least 100 km of realistic urban range. On top of that, every model must offer sharp value once taxes and state incentives come into play.
What Indian buyers can expect in 2026
The next two years will shape VinFast’s image in India step by step. Work at the Tamil Nadu plants will show how fast the brand ramps up production and localisation. At the same time, the rollout of showrooms and service points will decide how confident early buyers feel about long term support.
From a product view, buyers can expect:
- One or two premium scooters with strong performance and long claimed range
- Mid tier models for daily commuters who want comfort and low running costs
- Modern features such as connected dashboards, app pairing and smart key functions
- A clear focus on safety hardware such as disc brakes front and rear and advanced braking aids on top trims
Price still sits as the big unknown. The brand needs sharp entry prices and attractive finance plans for solo riders, families and fleet buyers. Even so, with factories, dealers and product plans moving ahead, the VinFast electric scooters India launch in late 2026 already looks like a central pillar of the company’s long term bet on this market.