New Vinfast Limo Green electric taxi spotted in India

Vinfast, after introducing the all-electric VF MPV 7 in India, is all set to bring the fleet-only version of the Limo Green, which has been spotted testing on Indian roads. The company has confirmed the launch at VF MPV 7’s official launch, but the company has not revealed the exact timeline of the launch.

Limo Green is the most anticipated launch for the company as they will be entering the Indian commercial fleet segment which also includes competitors such as Maruti, Tata Motors, Toyota, and Hyundai. 

Vinfast Limo Green Technical Details

The Limo Green will be sharing its platform with the recently launched VF MPV 7 and will be powered with the same 60.13 kWh battery pack. However, the ARAI-rated range for VF MPV 7 is 517 Km but the CEO of Vinfast India, Tapan Kumar Ghosh has clarified that the Limo Green will have a different ARAI certification specifically for fleet use.

He added further by saying that, “There are certain government regulations that need to be fulfilled for selling the fleet.” The Limo Green will use the same front-mounted electric motor, though its power output for taxi is not revealed yet. For reference, the VF MPV 7 makes 204 Hp and 280 Nm of power output. 

GSM Ride-Hailing Service

Vinfast will be channelising the sales of Limo Green via its dealership network which will be selling it directly to taxi operators and commercial fleet buyers. However, Ghosh also reflected towards a broader ecosystem and said that , “There is a company called GSM, which is a part of Vingroup, as they have some other plans."

The Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) was founded by Vinfast founder Pham Nhat Vuong in March 2023. It is operating in the group’s home market, Vietnam as well as other Asian countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines.