VinFast VF6 and VF7 Secured 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Ratings: Check Details Here!

VinFast electric SUVs, the VF6 and VF7, have just earned top honors with 5-star safety ratings from Bharat NCAP in India. Both these electric SUVs have made their official debut in the Indian market in the 2025 season. These compact and midsize models clinch the best crash test results, showcasing robust protection for adults and children alike.

The achievement comes after VinFast gears up for local production and launches, positioning these SUVs as one of the best models under the portfolio in the safety-conscious Indian market. With detailed scores revealing excellence in frontal, side, and pole impacts, the VF6 and VF7 set a high bar for rivals like Tata and Mahindra EVs. Let’s check out the crash test results and how it offsets via safety precautions.

​VinFast VF6: Crash Test Breakdown

In Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), the VF6 scored an impressive 27.13 out of 32 points, while the model scored 44.41 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP). The VF6 also secured 5 stars at frontal offset deformable barrier tests, showing good protection for heads, necks, tibias, and feet, though driver chest protection on the VF6 was rated weak and passenger protection adequate. Side impact tests delivered perfect scores of 16/16 for both models, with pole tests keeping head injury criteria well under limits at 109 for VF6.

• Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: 11.13 out of 16.00
• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: 16.00 out of 16.00
• Dynamic Score: 22.41 (max 24.00)
  
• CRS installation Score: 12.00 (max. 12.00)
• Vehicle Assessment Score: 10.00 (max. 13.00)

​VinFast VF7: Crash Test Breakdown

The top-spec electric model, VinFast VF7, has achieved about 28.54 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), and the model also secures 45.25 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP). Dynamic tests nearly maxed out at 23.25/24 for VF7, complemented by perfect 12/12 child restraint system installation scores. Vehicle assessments scored 10/13, indicating minor room for enhancement in features like seatbelt reminders.

• Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: 12.54 out of 16.00
• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: 16.00 out of 16.00
• Dynamic Scores: 23.25 (max 24.00)
• CRS installation Score: 12.00 (max. 12.00)
• Vehicle assessment Score: 10.00 (max. 13.00)

Safety Features Driving the Ratings

VinFast equipped both SUVs with seven standard airbags, Level 2 ADAS including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, and a heads-up display tailored for India. Reinforced chassis, 190 mm ground clearance, and sturdy body structures absorbed crash energies effectively, minimizing intrusion into occupant spaces.

Passive safety shines through stable structures that prevent excessive deformation, while active systems like autonomous emergency braking bolster real-world protection.

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Market Impact

These 5-star ratings showcase VinFast's aggressive India entry, with the VF6 targeting compact SUV buyers and the VF7 midsize segments against Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos EVs. For enthusiasts, the scores signal VinFast's potential to disrupt, especially with promised fast charging and 400 km ranges.

CarBike360 Says

VinFast's journey from ambition to achievement reflects bold moves: targeting 5 stars pre-launch in 2025 and delivering on time. The brand's Tamil Nadu plant, set for Q2 2026 output, will churn out VF6 and VF7 first, supporting export ambitions too. This NCAP win silences skeptics, proving a newcomer can match global giants like Volvo in crash performance.