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VinFast emerged as the fourth best-selling electric vehicle brand in India in December 2025, ahead of many established players despite a limited product lineup.
Vinfast reaches top four in December
According to the latest monthly EV sales data on the vehicle portal, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility leads the market with 6,434 units, followed by JSW MG Motor India with 3,555 units. Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd. stood at third position with 3,065 units. Vinfast Auto India Pvt Ltd stood at the fourth position, registering 375 units during the month.
While the gap between Vinfast and Mahindra is quite large, the Vietnamese brand’s December sales stood out because it remained ahead of the rest of the pack. The group includes legacy manufacturers like Hyundai Motor India and Kia India, which sold 262 and 313 electric vehicles, respectively, in December 2025.
(Also read: Tata Motors to lead India’s EV sales in 2025; MG close behind, Mahindra at third place)
Why Tata, MG and Mahindra still lead the charts?
Tata’s continued growth can largely be attributed to the depth of its EV portfolio in the affordable segment. Models like the Punch EV and Nexon EV have helped the brand reach a wider audience. Punch EV starts While the price of Nexon EV is Rs 9.99 lakh 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom), making them accessible to a large section of urban and semi-urban buyers.
Second-placed MG has also benefited from competitive pricing. Comet EV, starting from 7.49 lakh and the price of Windsor EV is 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) has helped MG stay ahead of Mahindra in monthly volumes.
Mahindra, despite having several electric models, operates at a higher entry point. Its most affordable EV, the XUV400, is priced at 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which places it firmly in the mid-range segment.
(Also Read: Toyota reports highest ever annual sales of 3.88 lakh units in 2025)
How VinFast stayed ahead of Hyundai and Kia
VinFast currently sells only two electric SUVs in India: the VF6 and VF7. VF6 price is 17.29 lakh, while the VF7 starts from Rs 21.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Despite this relatively premium positioning, VinFast has managed to outperform brands like Hyundai and Kia in December.
Hyundai’s EV presence is currently limited to the Creta EV, which debuts at Rs 18.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kia Carens operates in the same price band as the Clavis EV, priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
A major factor working in VinFast’s favor is its local manufacturing strategy, which has allowed it to price its vehicles more competitively than other premium EV brands operating in India.
Among luxury and premium players, BMW India sold 343 units in December, Mercedes-Benz India sold 237 units and Tesla India sold 68 units. These figures highlight how VinFast has positioned itself ahead of many high-end brands, despite being relatively new to the Indian EV market.
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