Set to launch in Feb 2026, this will be the carmaker’s third model in India, after the VF6 and VF7. India-spec details haven’t been revealed yet, but the model is currently available in Vietnam, where is gets a 60.13kWh battery pack with a claimed NEDC range of 450km
- 60.13kWh battery, 450km range
- Kia Carens Clavis EV rival
Vinfast looks like it has a long-term roadmap charted out for India. The carmaker recently confirmed that the Limo Green MPV, a Kia Carens Clavis EV rival, will reach Indian shores by February 2026. Having initiated its India innings with the VF 6, VF 7, and assembly plant investments in Thoothukudi (TN), the company seems to be moving in the right direction.
The Vinfast Limo Green essentially challenges the segment’s only electric MPV, the Kia Carens Clavis EV. Spanning 4.7m long, 1.8m wide, and 1.7m tall, the Limo Green gets a 2.8m wheelbase. The eMPV is powered by a 150kW/280Nm FWD motor paired with a 60.13kWh battery pack (most likely NMC). This setup is rated to return a claimed range of 450km. Account for the fact that the Limo Green is dimensionally larger and mechanically stronger than the Kia Carens Clavis EV. With an 80kW DCFC gun, the Limo Green can top up from 10-70 per cent in 30 minutes.
Vietnamese electric carmaker Vinfast is gearing up to launch the Limo Green MPV in India in February 2026. This will be the carmaker’s third model here after the VF6 and the VF7 electric SUVs. It will join a growing segment of electric MPVs alongside the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the BYD eMax 7.
Speaking to our sister publication Autocar Professional, VinFast Asia Chief Executive Officer Pham Sanh Chau said, “The next car that we are going to launch will be around February. It will be the 7-seater Limo Green.”
- Vinfast Limo Green gets a 60.13kWh battery with 450km claimed range
- It’s expected to leverage on Vinfast’s upcoming GSM taxi fleet operations
- Vinfast plans to launch a new model every six months in India
Vinfast Limo Green electric MPV positioning in India
The Limo Green’s launch is expected to coincide with the introduction of Vinfast’s electric ride hailing service, Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) in India. GSM is owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, specifically its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong.
“We are going to launch GSM, which is an electric taxi fleet and operations, in India next year. They will be using only VinFast vehicles,” said Chau. Much of the Limo Green’s volume in India expected to come from GSM’s services. As with Vinfast’s existing models, the Limo Green is also expected to be locally produced at the brand’s plant in Tamil Nadu.
India will be the fifth market for GSM, which currently operates in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Laos. What could set GSM apart from rivals like Uber, Ola, and Rapido would be its business model, where it owns its entire fleet of electric cars and two-wheelers. The company operates both an app-based service and traditional ride-hailing cabs. Having its group’s own fleet service provider as a captive customer could help VinFast scale its volume quickly in India.
Vinfast Limo Green: what do expect?
The Vinfast Limo Green has already been spied testing in India, and the company also patented the design earlier this year. The Vietnam-spec model is 4,740mm long, 1,872mm wide and 1,728mm high, with a 2,840mm wheelbase. For perspective, the BYD eMax 7 sold in India is 30mm shorter and 62mm narrower.
In Vietnam, the Vinfast Limo Green gets a 60.13kWh battery pack with a claimed NEDC range of 450km. The battery powers an electric motor on the front axle that generates 201hp and 280Nm of torque. The Limo Green’s battery accepts 11kW AC and 80kW DC fast-charging, with the latter taking 30 minutes to go from 10 percent to 70 percent SoC.
The Limo Green has a very traditional MPV from factor with Vinfast’s signature V-shaped design motifs and slab-sided body panels. On the inside, too, its minimalistic and comes in a 2+3+2 seating configuration. On the equipment front, it gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with four speakers, single-zone AC and USB charging ports. The Limo Green’s safety suite includes 4 airbags, ABS and an electronic parking brake, although ADAS is not part of the package.
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