VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 have received the highest five-star safety certification from India’s Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The results clearly demonstrate VinFast’s engineering capabilities to meet stringent safety standards while reaffirming the company’s customer-centric approach throughout product and service development.
According to the Bharat NCAP test results, VF 6 and VF 7 received a 5-star rating in both core safety categories. Specifically, the VF 6 scored 27.13/32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 44.41/49 points for child occupant protection (COP). The AOP score of VF 7 is 28.54/32 points, and the COP score is 45.25/49 points. These scores reflect both models’ high levels of protection for adult and child occupants.
In the crash test evaluation, the two VinFast models continued to demonstrate strong safety performance. In the frontal crash test, the head, neck and thigh protection of the driver and passenger in both VF 6 and VF 7 scored 4.000 points, which is the highest score on the Bharat NCAP scale. In the side impact test, the two cars scored 16.000/16.000 for adult occupants and 8.000/8.000 for child occupants.
In the pole side impact test, the VF 6 and VF 7 achieved head injury assessments of 109 and 131 respectively, significantly lower than the Bharat NCAP critical threshold of 700. These results demonstrate effective head protection in high-risk crash scenarios.
Bharat NCAP is a vehicle safety assessment program implemented by the Indian government, in line with international practices such as Global NCAP. The program evaluates occupant protection through a series of crash tests and awards a safety rating of 3 to 5 stars. Receiving the highest rating confirms that VF 6 and VF 7 meet the stringent safety standards currently adopted in the Indian market.
Previously, VinFast models also received positive recognition from regional safety assessment agencies, reflecting the company’s consistent focus on safety. Notably, VinFast VF 8 received an ASEAN NCAP 5-star rating and surpassed more than 15 major automakers to receive 5 of the organization’s 6 2024 safety awards.
Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO, VinFast India, said, “Bharat NCAP’s awarding of 5-star safety ratings to VF 6 and VF 7 marks a significant milestone, underscoring the quality and high safety standards of VinFast electric vehicles in India, one of the world’s largest automotive markets. These results demonstrate that VinFast electric vehicles are built on strong engineering foundations and meet stringent safety assessment requirements. We remain committed to continue investing in product improvements to deliver not only environmentally friendly and
The technology is advanced while also giving customers confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire process of electric travel. “
Assembled at VinFast’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, the VF 6 and VF 7 are premium electric SUVs designed for customers with high expectations for safety, technology and everyday practicality. In addition to the five-star Bharat NCAP-rated EV-specific platform, both models are equipped with seven airbags and different versions of smart ADAS features such as automatic lane change assist, adaptive cruise control, emergency lane keeping assist, front and rear automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection, which enhances collision avoidance capabilities and driving support in different traffic conditions.
The two electric SUVs form an important part of VinFast’s comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem in India, which includes local manufacturing, retail network, charging infrastructure and after-sales services. This integrated approach aims to deliver a seamless customer experience through strategic partnerships with local stakeholders.