VinFast India has recently launched the new VinFast VF MPV 7 Electric in the Indian market. Bookings for EV MPV have started. 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 charging till March 31, 2029, seven years of vehicle warranty, 10 years of battery warranty, up to 75 percent assured buyback, seven years of free roadside assistance and additional ICE-to-EV transition support.
The VinFast VF MPV 7 will compete against other three-row models like 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, PriceThe new VinFast VF MPV 7 is offered in a single variant priced at Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new VF MPV 7 comes with benefits including three years of free maintenance, free charging till March 31, 2029, seven years of vehicle warranty, 10 years of battery warranty, up to 75 percent assured buyback, seven years of free roadside assistance and additional ICE-to-EV transition support. 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 layout. Prices range from Rs 19.02 lakh to Rs 26.69 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
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 delivers 201 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 517 km on a full charge and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 10 seconds. The EV gets 11 kW AC charging and 80 kW DC fast charging. Using a DC fast charger, the VF MPV 7’s 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 claimed range of 404 km and a larger 51.4 kWh pack offering up to 490 km. The EV supports 100 kW DC fast charging and Kia also provides two AC charger options – 7.4kW and 11kW. Both battery packs are paired with a single front-axle electric motor producing 171 hp (large battery), 135 hp (small battery), enabling a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 8.4 seconds.
,VinFast VF MPV 7 vs Kia Clavis EV: Dimensions Comparing the dimensions further, the Kia Clavis EV measures 4550 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, 1730 mm in height, 2780 mm in wheelbase, 200 mm in ground clearance, 216 liters of boot space, 25 liters in 171 wheels and 25-67 wheels. Vinfast VF MPV 7 has length 4790 mm, width 1872 mm, height 1734 mm, wheelbase 2840 mm, ground clearance of 185 mm, boot space of 126 liters and 19 inch wheels.
