The competition in India’s electric family vehicle segment is officially heating up. Just some time after teasing its arrival, Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially opened the order books for its highly anticipated Kia Carens Clavis EV rival, the VF MPV 7.
The MPV 7 is part of Vinfast’s aggressive expansion strategy. The automaker will officially launch the vehicle and announce its pricing in Delhi on April 15, 2026.
How to Book and When to Expect It
Starting today, April 2, 2026, interested buyers can reserve the VF MPV 7 for a token amount of ₹21,000. Customers can become early adopters of Vinfast MPV by reserving it through the brand’s website or their network of 50 authorised dealerships in the country.
Vinfast is actively building on its presence, with targets to expand its retail footprint to 75 outlets by the end of the year.
While the exact sticker price remains under wraps until the April 15 launch, we expect the Vinfast VF MPV 7 to be competing directly in the highly lucrative ₹18 lakh to ₹25 lakh bracket.
What’s Under the Floorboard?
The MPV 7’s focus on family friendly space is clear with its dimensions including a 4,740 mm length and a 2,840 mm wheelbase.
Supporting the family-mover intentions of this MPV is its 60.13 kWh battery pack that comes mated to a front-mounted electric motor. This setup generates 150 kW and 280 Nm of torque, but the important number is the range. VinFast claims a driving range of 500+ kilometers, while the car’s battery supports advanced DC fast charging.
The VF MPV 7 will also come packed with niceties such as leatherette upholstery, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leatherette upholstery, all LED lighting, and more.
However, Vinfast will not be offering any version of the vehicle with the BaaS program. What has been confirmed though, is that while the premium MPV 7 is tailored strictly for private buyers, the company will be introducing the “Limo Green” version shortly after. The Limo Green will be a utilitarian version based on the identical platform but designed specifically for fleet operators and commercial applications.
The company also is gearing up to launch its own electric cab service, GSM, in India over the coming months. Furthermore, VinFast plans to enter the high-volume electric two-wheeler segment later this year, which will be sold through an entirely separate retail network.
The Rivals
When the MPV 7 officially goes on sale, it will dive into a fiercely contested sub-₹25 lakh segment. Its primary targets include the recently updated Kia Carens Clavis EV, the BYD eMax 7, and the newly launched Mahindra XEV 9S.
VinFast will be betting strongly on its combination of aggressive pricing, rapid charging, and a spacious 7-seat layout to convince Indian buyers to make the electric switch.
