Five variants. Two battery options. Three powertrains. The VinFast VF7 lineup reads like a Choose Your Own Adventure novel—except this one costs ₹20-25 lakh, and you can’t just flip back to the previous page if you make the wrong choice.
VinFast’s flagship electric SUV for India is ambitious, loaded with features, and priced aggressively. But with variants named Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky, and Sky Infinity, the selection process feels deliberately confusing. Let’s decode which variant actually deserves your money.
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VinFast VF7: The Complete Variant Breakdown
Starting at ₹20.89 lakh and topping out at ₹25.49 lakh, the VF7 is a premium mid-size electric SUV competing against the Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD Sealion 7, and upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.
Price & Powertrain Matrix
| Variant | Price (Ex-showroom) | Battery | Power | Torque | Range | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth | ₹20.89 lakh | 59.6 kWh | 176 hp | 250 Nm | 438 km | FWD |
| Wind | ₹23.49 lakh | 70.8 kWh | 203 hp | 310 Nm | 532 km | FWD |
| Wind Infinity | ₹23.99 lakh | 70.8 kWh | 203 hp | 310 Nm | 532 km | FWD |
| Sky | ₹24.99 lakh | 70.8 kWh | 354 hp | 500 Nm | 510 km | AWD |
| Sky Infinity | ₹25.49 lakh | 70.8 kWh | 354 hp | 500 Nm | 510 km | AWD |
Notice the pattern? The “Infinity” variants charge ₹50,000 extra solely for a panoramic glass roof. Sound familiar? VinFast is playing the same game across their entire lineup.
VinFast VF7 Earth: Surprisingly Well-Equipped Entry Point
Price: ₹20.89 lakh
Don’t let the “Earth” name fool you—this isn’t a stripped-down poverty spec. Despite being the base variant, the VF7 Earth includes a 12.9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, cruise control, heated ORVMs, 7 airbags, and a 360-degree camera.
What You’re Actually Missing:
- Smaller 59.6 kWh battery (438 km vs 532 km range)
- Lower power (176 hp vs 203 hp)
- No 8-way powered driver’s seat
- No powered tailgate
- No wireless phone charger
- No Level 2 ADAS suite
- Basic sound system (not 8-speaker premium)
- Black interior only (no Mocca Brown option)
The Reality Check:
That 94 km range deficit matters. Highway driving, AC usage, and real-world conditions could drop practical range to around 320-350 km. For city-only use? Fine. For road trips? You’ll be range-anxious.
The missing ADAS hurts too. Adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist transform highway drives from exhausting to effortless.
VinFast VF7 Wind: The Goldilocks Variant (Again)
Price: ₹23.49 lakh (₹2.60 lakh premium over Earth)
The Wind variant represents the massive leap in the VF7 lineup. That ₹2.60 lakh premium buys you genuinely transformative upgrades.
What the Premium Gets You:
- Larger 70.8 kWh battery (532 km range—94 km more!)
- More powerful motor (203 hp, 310 Nm)
- Level 2 ADAS suite (adaptive cruise, lane-keep, collision warning)
- 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Powered tailgate
- Wireless phone charger
- 8-speaker premium sound system
- Mocca Brown and Black dual-tone interior
- Faster charging: 10-70% in 28 minutes vs 24 minutes for Earth
The Math:
For ₹2.60 lakh extra, you get 21% more range, 15% more power, ADAS safety tech, and significantly better comfort features. That’s roughly ₹2,770 per kilometer of additional range—actually reasonable in the EV world.
Who Should Buy This:
Anyone planning interstate travel, daily highway commutes, or who values modern safety technology. The Wind is the sweet spot for 90% of buyers.
VinFast VF7 Wind Infinity: The Sunroof Tax Returns
Price: ₹23.99 lakh (₹50,000 premium over Wind)
Here we go again. The Wind Infinity is mechanically identical to the Wind variant but adds a fixed panoramic glass roof.
What You Get:
- Panoramic glass roof
- Instagram bragging rights
What You Don’t Get:
- Any performance upgrade
- Any additional features
- Any extra range
The Honest Truth:
In India’s scorching summers, that glass roof becomes a greenhouse unless you run the AC full blast—which drains your battery faster. Most owners keep the sunshade closed 80% of the time anyway.
If your family absolutely demands a sunroof for “prestige,” fine. Otherwise, this is ₹50,000 you could spend on home charging infrastructure or extending your warranty.
VF7 Sky: AWD Performance Unleashed
Price: ₹24.99 lakh (₹1.50 lakh premium over Wind)
Now we’re talking. The Sky variant adds a second motor for all-wheel drive, pushing output to 354 hp and 500 Nm—nearly 75% more power than the Wind variant.
Performance Specs:
- Dual-motor AWD setup
- 354 hp, 500 Nm (vs 203 hp, 310 Nm in Wind)
- 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds (vs 9.5 seconds in Wind)
- 510 km range (22 km less than Wind due to extra motor weight)
What Else Changes:
- Same feature list as Wind variant
- Identical interior and exterior styling
- The feature list of VF7 Sky and VF7 Wind is the same
Who Needs This:
- Performance enthusiasts who want Tesla-rivaling acceleration
- Buyers in hilly terrain or monsoon-heavy regions where AWD adds safety
- Anyone who actually uses their SUV’s capability off-pavement
The Trade-off:
You’re paying ₹1.50 lakh for performance, not features. If you don’t care about 0-100 times or AWD traction, the Wind makes more financial sense.
VinFast VF7 Sky Infinity: The Ultimate Sunroof Tax
Price: ₹25.49 lakh (₹50,000 premium over Sky)
The top-spec VF7 adds… you guessed it… only a panoramic glass roof over the already-expensive Sky variant.
The Calculation:
- Sky Infinity = Sky + Glass Roof
- That’s it. That’s the entire upgrade.
Should You Buy This?
Only if you’re checking every single box on your requirements list and absolutely need both AWD performance AND a sunroof. For everyone else, it’s financial overkill.
Feature Comparison: What Really Matters
| Feature | Earth | Wind | Wind Infinity | Sky | Sky Infinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 59.6 kWh | 70.8 kWh | 70.8 kWh | 70.8 kWh | 70.8 kWh |
| Ventilated Seats | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Level 2 ADAS | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Powered Driver Seat | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Powered Tailgate | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Premium Sound | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Glass Roof | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AWD | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| 0-100 km/h | ~10s | 9.5s | 9.5s | 5.8s | 5.8s |
The Perks That Come Standard
Regardless of variant, every VF7 buyer gets:
- 7-year/200,000 km warranty
- 3 years of free service
- Free charging at VinFast VGreens network till July 2028
- DC fast charging: 10-70% in 24-28 minutes
These benefits significantly reduce total cost of ownership—a major advantage over established competitors.
Our Verdict: Skip the Extremes
Skip the Earth: The ₹2.60 lakh gap to Wind is absolutely worth it for 94 km extra range and ADAS alone.
Buy the Wind: This is the clear winner. Best balance of range, features, and value. The sweet spot for most buyers.
Skip Wind Infinity: Unless sunroofs are non-negotiable, save ₹50,000.
Consider the Sky: Only if you genuinely need AWD or want supercar-level acceleration. Otherwise, the Wind delivers 95% of the experience for ₹1.50 lakh less.
Skip Sky Infinity: You’re at ₹25.49 lakh now—BMW iX1 and Volvo EX30 territory. The sunroof premium makes no sense here.
Final Thoughts
The VinFast VF7 Wind emerges as the undisputed champion of this lineup, offering the ideal combination of range, features, and pricing. It’s the variant VinFast should’ve just released as a single model.
Book with ₹21,000 at any of VinFast’s 11 dealerships across India, and test drive before deciding. The VF7 is locally assembled at VinFast’s Thoothukudi plant, so delivery times should be reasonable.
Just remember: in the EV world, range and charging speed matter more than sunroofs and badge engineering. The Wind variant gives you both without unnecessary compromises.
Choose wisely. Your wallet—and your road trip sanity—depends on it.
