VinFast to Enter India’s Electric Bus Market by August 2026

VinFast is set to enter India’s electric bus market by August 2026 with a range of electric buses and strengthen its long-term investment and localisation plans in the country.

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is gearing up to make a major leap in the country’s public transport segment. The company plans to enter India’s electric bus market by August 2026.

This rollout will follow the introduction of the company’s electric two-wheelers and its GSM ride-hailing service, further cementing India as a crucial growth destination for the brand.

“Electric buses play a very important role in transforming public transport from ICE-based buses to clean fuel. Our electric buses will be available in India by August 2026,”

Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia.

As part of its entry strategy, VinFast is in discussions with State Transport Undertakings (STUs) across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana to secure initial orders for VinFast electric buses in India.

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VinFast Electric Bus Range

The company’s electric bus lineup, ranging from 6 to 12 meters, is already operational in Vietnam and has recently expanded into Europe. These buses offer a range of up to 260 km on a single charge, powered by a 281 kWh battery pack.

VinFast In India

VinFast began its India operations in September with the launch of the VF 6 and VF 7 electric cars and has already established around 26 dealerships nationwide.

In 2025, the company plans to diversify further by entering the electric two-wheeler market and launching its GSM EV-based ride-hailing service by August.

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Indian Electric Bus Ecosystem

India’s electric bus ecosystem is rapidly evolving, driven largely by STUs and robust government support. Schemes such as PM E-bus Sewa and the PM E-Drive initiative, launched in October 2024 with an allocation of ₹10,900 crore, are expected to accelerate electric bus adoption, pushing penetration to an estimated 20–30% by 2030.

While Chau did not reveal immediate plans for local manufacturing of electric buses, he confirmed that VinFast aims for 100% localisation in the future.

The company has already committed $2 billion (around ₹16,000 crores) toward its India operations, including a $500 million investment in its Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu production plant. The facility has an initial capacity of 50,000 electric cars annually, scalable to 150,000 units.