Vinfast Auto India, the Indian arm of global electric vehicle manufacturer Vinfast, has bagged multiple awards at India’s three leading automotive awards platforms – ACKO Drive Awards 2026, Gaadiwadi Editors’ Choice Awards 2026 and Motorscribes Auto Awards 2025.
These recognitions highlight the strong support of industry experts for Vinfast’s product quality, design excellence, advanced technology and its clearly defined long-term investment strategy in India. These awards underline the brand’s rapidly growing credibility in the world’s third largest automotive market.
At the ACKO Drive Awards 2026, the VinFast VF 7 was crowned “Mid-Size SUV of the Year”, impressing the jury with its overall package as a modern family SUV. Organized by ACKO Drive, one of India’s leading automotive content platforms, the awards are judged by a panel of senior industry experts after an extensive and rigorous evaluation process.
Meanwhile, at the Gaadiwadi Editors’ Choice Awards 2026, the WinFast VF6 was awarded the “Value-for-Money Package of the Year” award. The model was recognized for its good balance of performance, technology features, modern interior design and competitive pricing, establishing it as a strong choice for value-focused Indian customers. Gaadiwadi Editors’ Choice Awards is organized every year by Gaadiwaadi, one of India’s most trusted automotive news platforms, to honor the outstanding products in the market.
At the Motorscribe Auto Awards 2025, VinFast scored a double win, being named “Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year”, while the VF7 received the “Electric Vehicle of the Year” award. The honor recognizes VinFast’s long-term vision and the strong value proposition of its electric vehicle lineup. The Motorscribe Auto Awards are judged based on input from a jury panel and community engagement, offering a balanced reflection of expert assessment and real-market feedback.
The latest awards add to VinFast’s growing list of recognitions in India, which include the “Most Anticipated New Car” award from ABP Live News, the double honor of “Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year” and “EV Disruptor of the Year” at the Jagran Hi-Tech Awards, as well as the “Design of the Year” award at the Zee Media Auto Summit.
Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO, VinFast India, said: “Being recognized at the ACKO Drive Awards, Gaadiwadi Editors’ Choice Awards and MotorScribe Auto Awards is a meaningful milestone for VinFast as we accelerate our expansion in India. These awards reflect the market’s growing confidence in our long-term investment strategy, product capabilities and vision to develop a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem. We look forward to expanding our presence to provide a world-class electric vehicle experience to customers across the country. “We will continue to expand and invest in manufacturing and services.”
Mr Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor, ACKO Drive, said: “The VinFast VF7 fulfills the brief for a modern family SUV in India, and has consistently scored high across all parameters: performance, comfort, efficiency, safety and value. This award underlines VinFast’s seriousness about the Indian market and the growing maturity of India’s mid-size SUV segment.”
Mr Gaurav Yadav, Editor, GaadiWaadi.com, said: “VinFast has demonstrated a clear and strategic understanding of the Indian EV market with the VF 6. The model has been priced and packaged intelligently to meet the expectations of value-conscious but tech-savvy customers. With a competitive driving range, modern features and an overall well-rounded proposition, the VF 6 offers a strong balance of affordability, innovation and everyday utility.”
Mr Vikram Gaur, Editor, Motorscribe, said: “A key differentiator for Vinfast is its Tuticorin manufacturing facility, which is already operational and producing both the VF6 and VF7 locally. As the plant expands to include two-wheelers and buses, it is set to play a meaningful role in employment generation and strengthening the local manufacturing ecosystem. The VF7 is popular for its attractive design, strong build quality, impressive real-world range and highly It stands out for its competitive price point, making it an attractive option for Indian families looking for a comfortable, reliable and stylish electric SUV.
As it ramps up operations in India, VinFast is building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem encompassing manufacturing, retail, charging infrastructure and after-sales services to provide a seamless ownership experience. The foundation of this long-term strategy is Vinfast’s 160 hectare manufacturing complex in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, which is currently assembling the premium SUV models VF6 and VF7 in their initial phase. There are plans to expand this facility by an additional 200 hectares to support electric bus and electric two-wheeler programs in the future. In parallel, VinFast is working with banks and service partners in India to develop financing solutions, infrastructure, aftersales services and a circular battery value chain, contributing to the advancement of green mobility in the world’s third largest automotive market.