India, Nov. 13 -- Vietnamese automaker VinFast has outpaced Tesla in India's electric vehicle (EV) market, signaling an early but significant shift in the country's premium EV segment. According to October 2025 industry data, VinFast recorded 131 retail sales, surpassing Tesla's 40 units for the same month.

While both brands are still operating at low volumes, the contrast highlights two very different strategies. VinFast is pursuing rapid localization, while Tesla continues with a premium, import-based model.

VinFast officially entered the Indian market earlier in 2025 and has since moved quickly to establish its presence. Within months, it has opened 24 operational dealerships across major cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, ...