New Delhi, Jan 21: VinFast’s electric SUVs, VF 6 and VF 7, have achieved the highest 5-star safety certification from India’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), affirming the company’s commitment to engineering excellence and occupant safety.
Both models scored top marks across Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP):
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VF 6: 27.13/32 (AOP), 44.41/49 (COP)
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VF 7: 28.54/32 (AOP), 45.25/49 (COP)
In crash assessments, VF 6 and VF 7 demonstrated exceptional protection: full points in frontal and side impacts, and head injury values in pole side impact tests well below Bharat NCAP thresholds, ensuring high safety for adults and children alike.
Tapan Ghosh, CEO of VinFast India, said:
“These 5-star ratings underscore the quality and safety standards of VinFast EVs in India. Our vehicles are built on robust engineering, providing customers with confidence and peace of mind as they embrace electrified mobility.”
Assembled in Tamil Nadu, the VF 6 and VF 7 feature 7 airbags, an EV-dedicated platform, and smart ADAS features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Blind Spot Detection, enhancing safety and driving support.
These models are part of VinFast’s comprehensive EV ecosystem in India, encompassing local manufacturing, retail, charging infrastructure, and aftersales services, delivering a seamless and safe electric mobility experience.
