VinFast VF6 & VF7 Secure 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating | India’s Safest EVs?
The safety landscape for electric vehicles in India has reached a new milestone. VinFast India has officially announced that both the VinFast VF6 and VinFast VF7 have been awarded the prestigious 5-star safety certification by the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).
This achievement confirms that both models meet the most rigorous safety standards currently applied in the Indian market, providing high-level protection for both adult and child occupants.
Breakdown of Bharat NCAP Scores
Both the VF6 and VF7 underwent extensive crash testing, including frontal, side, and pole impact assessments, demonstrating exceptional engineering and structural integrity.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- VinFast VF7: Scored 28.54/32 points.
- VinFast VF6: Scored 27.13/32 points.
- In frontal impact tests, head, neck, and upper leg protection for both driver and passenger reached 4.000 points—the maximum possible score.
- In side impact tests, both vehicles achieved a perfect 16.000/16.000 score.
Child Occupant Protection (COP)
- VinFast VF7: Scored 45.25/49 points.
- VinFast VF6: Scored 44.41/49 points.
- Both models recorded a perfect 8.000/8.000 score in child side impact tests.
Does This Give VinFast an Edge Over Competitors?
The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating provides VinFast with a significant strategic advantage in the Indian market compared to other global EV giants:
- Tesla Model Y & Kia EV6: While these models hold 5-star ratings from international bodies like Euro NCAP, many have not yet been officially tested or rated by Bharat NCAP specifically for the Indian market. VinFast’s local certification offers direct, government-backed validation for Indian consumers.
- BYD Sealion 7: Similar to Tesla and Kia, the Sealion 7 carries a 5-star Euro NCAP rating but often lacks the specific local BNCAP score that VinFast has now secured.
- Localized Engineering: These models are assembled at VinFast’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, ensuring they are purpose-built to meet Indian safety benchmarks and traffic conditions.
Key Safety Features
Beyond structural strength, the VF6 and VF7 come equipped with a suite of advanced safety technologies:
- 7 Airbags as standard across both models.
- Smart ADAS Suite: Includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto Lane Changing Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Detection.
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Available for both front and rear collisions.
FAQs
Which VinFast models have a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating? Both the VinFast VF6 and VinFast VF7 have achieved the maximum 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.
What were the scores for Child Occupant Protection? The VF7 scored 45.25/49 points, while the VF6 scored 44.41/49 points in the COP category.
How do these scores compare to the maximum possible points? In side impact tests, both models achieved perfect scores: 16/16 for adults and 8/8 for children. In frontal impacts, they achieved the maximum 4.000 points for head and neck protection.
Are these cars manufactured in India? Yes, the VF6 and VF7 are assembled at VinFast’s manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India.
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