Electric Cars Under 20 Lakh

Got my VF6 Earth 2 weeks back. So far, so good - Overall, happy with the car so far. I'll try to set expectations for those who are considering buying the car. Range: Expect a lower range compared to other EVs with similar battery sizes. This is primarily due to the extra 200 kgs weight of VF6. In mixed driving scenarios (City and Highway), 300-320 is realistic, 350 is excellent but achievable. Anything above that means you have god-level EV driving skills. You might be able to squeeze out a slightly better mileage if you live in a colder region. For me, summer is taking a toll on the range. Free Charging for next 3 years: This falls somewhere in between half-truth and a full lie. Free Charging is available only at V-Green chargers. There are approx 125 chargers all over India. So, on a long drive, the chances of you passing through one are very slim. The usefulness of this benefit will depend on how fast Vinfast develops its charging network. Right now, it's pretty much useless. Dealership Network: This is their Achilles heel. While you will be promised the moon for after-sales services, the reality is quite different. My charger installation took forever. The team would confirm a date and then not show up. This happened 4 times. It was installed only after I threatened to return the charger and asked for a refund. I had to drive to a TATA dealership 40 kms from my home to get the seat covers installed. When I got there, I was turned away with a pathetic excuse that "We do not have staff to install the covers". They are in a hurry to sell the cars, but their service is in a state of absolute chaos. You must pray that nothing major goes wrong with the car in the near future, else it'll take a lifetime before the problem is resolved. Overall, it's a solid package. No complaints with driving characteristics and performance.