VinFast India has just launched the new VinFast VF MPV 7 electric car in the Indian market. EV MPV bookings have already begun. Interested customers can book the EV MPV online or by visiting their nearest dealership, and deliveries are expected to begin soon.
The new VF MPV 7 comes with benefits including three years of free maintenance, free shipping until March 31, 2029, seven-year vehicle warranty, 10-year battery warranty, up to 75% guaranteed buyback, seven years of free roadside assistance and additional support for transitioning from ICE to EV.
The VinFast VF MPV 7 will compete with other three-row models such as the Kia Carens Clavis EV, BYD eMax7 and Mahindra XEV 9S. In this article, let’s compare the new VinFast VF MPV 7 with the new Kia Clavis EV.VinFast VF MPV 7 vs Kia Clavis EV: variants and priceThe new VinFast VF MPV 7 is offered in a single variant at a price of Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new VF MPV 7 comes with benefits including three years of free maintenance, free shipping until March 31, 2029, seven-year vehicle warranty, 10-year battery warranty, up to 75% guaranteed buyback, seven years of free roadside assistance and additional support for transitioning from ICE to EV.
The Kia Clavis is offered in four variants – HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX Plus and X-line, and is only available in a seven-seater variant.
Prices range from Rs 19.02 lakh to Rs 26.69 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
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VinFast VF MPV 7 vs Kia Clavis EV: Battery, Range The VinFast VF MPV 7 is powered by a 60.13 kWh battery pack paired with a single electric motor that generates 201 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. The car has a range of 517 kilometers when fully charged, and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 10 seconds.
The electric car gets 11 kW AC charging and 80 kW DC fast charging. Using a DC fast charger, the VF MPV 7 battery can be charged from 10 to 70 percent in about 30 minutes.The Kia Clavis EV is offered with two battery pack options – a 42 kWh unit with a range of 404 km and a larger 51.4 kWh pack that offers up to 490 km. The electric car supports 100 kW fast charging, and Kia also offers two AC charger options – 7.4 kW and 11 kW. Both batteries are coupled to a single front-axle electric motor that produces 171 hp (larger battery) and 135 hp (smaller battery), enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds.
,VinFast VF MPV 7 vs Kia Clavis EV: dimensions Comparing the following dimensions, the Kia Clavis EV measures 4,550 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, 1,730 mm in height, 2,780 mm in wheelbase, 200 mm in ground clearance, 216 litres, 25 litres, and 25 litres. It gets alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 17 inches. The Vinfast VF MPV 7 has a length of 4790mm, width of 1872mm, height of 1734mm, wheelbase of 2840mm, ground clearance of 185mm, boot space of 126 litres, and gets 19-inch wheels.