Vietnam’s electric car company VinFast has officially entered India by starting its first EV factory at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
This project was completed in just 17 months from February 2024 to July 2025. It’s not only a big achievement for VinFast but also a strong step forward for India’s electric mobility plans.
#VinFast today officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This milestone marks a major step in VinFast’s global expansion, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the world’s… pic.twitter.com/6H9DtZQ4Lz
— VinFast India (@VinFastIN) August 4, 2025
VinFast officially inaugurated the plant in August 2025, marking a major moment in its global journey.
The company shared that this step shows its long-term commitment to India, which is now the third-largest car market in the world.
VinFast also said it believes in India’s important role in the future of the global EV industry. This plant is part of their goal to expand worldwide and make clean mobility more accessible.
Investment: ₹16,000 crore
Location: SIPCOT Industrial Park, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Jobs Created: 3,500+
Annual Production Capacity: 1.5 lakh EVs
Phase 1 Output: 50,000 cars/year
Thoothukudi is a port city in South Tamil Nadu. Because of its close access to Thoothukudi port, it’s ideal for manufacturing and exporting electric cars.
Tamil Nadu is already known as an automobile and EV hub. With policies that support electric vehicles, it continues to attract companies like Ola Electric, Hyundai, Ather, and now VinFast.
By producing EVs in India, VinFast can reduce vehicle costs, improve local supply chains, and help create more eco-friendly transportation options.
This also means more job opportunities and a stronger Make in India push — helping India become a global EV manufacturing centre.
This is one of the biggest Vietnamese investments in India to date. It also reflects how India is becoming an attractive destination for global manufacturers looking to expand beyond China.
VinFast’s EV plant in Tamil Nadu is more than just a factory — it’s a symbol of new-age industry, clean energy, and international partnership.
With the first batch of cars expected soon, this marks the beginning of a silent electric revolution in South India.
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