Latest Highlights, August 2: Assessment of the MG Cyberster, Launch Date for Honda's Electric Motorcycle Unveiled, and Other News
VinFast Opens Largest Showroom in Chennai, Bolsters Presence in India's EV Market
VinFast Auto India has made a significant stride in expanding its footprint in India's electric vehicle (EV) market with the opening of its largest showroom in Chennai. Operated by Maansarovar Motors, this new outlet marks VinFast's first dealership in Tamil Nadu and is part of the company's broader plan to establish 35 dealerships across 27 cities by the end of the year.
The Chennai showroom will display the company's upcoming electric SUVs, the VF 6 and VF 7, offering locals a first-hand look at VinFast's offerings in the Indian market.
Meanwhile, another player in the EV arena, MG Motors, has introduced the Cyberster, an all-electric sports car, into India's EV market. The Cyberster boasts a horsepower of 510, all-wheel drive, and a 0-100kmph sprint time of 3.2 seconds, making it a formidable competitor in the sports car segment. However, while reviews praise the Cyberster for its performance and style, some argue that it falls short of delivering a truly "soulful" driving experience comparable to traditional sports cars.
The Cyberster's design and performance are impressive, but its soulful engagement as a sports car is yet to be determined. Critics suggest that the power delivery does not build linearly and the steering feel is described as lacking, which diminishes the overall driver engagement.
In a separate development, Honda has announced plans to debut its first-ever high-performance electric motorcycle globally on September 2, 2025. The teaser video for Honda's first electric motorcycle reveals styling cues similar to the EV Fun concept.
Tesla is also set to introduce its charging network in India. The first Tesla Charging Station is scheduled for inauguration on August 4, 2025, in Mumbai's BKC. This charging station will be a V4 Supercharging station, offering DC Charging. Tesla plans to roll out more charging stations across other parts of India to support the growing number of electric vehicles on Indian roads.
As the EV market in India continues to grow, we can expect to see more players entering the scene and offering innovative and exciting electric vehicles to Indian consumers. With VinFast's expansion and Tesla's entry into the Indian market, the competition is set to heat up, promising a bright future for electric vehicles in India.
With VinFast expanding to Tamil Nadu and planning 35 dealerships, the automotive industry in India is witnessing a surge of electric-vehicle (EV) offerings (industry). Meanwhile, MG Motors has entered the market with the Cyberster, an all-electric sports car competing in the performance segment (cars, automotive, sports). Despite its impressive design and speed, some critics argue that the Cyberster lacks the soulful driving experience found in traditional sports cars (lifestyle).
Honda, on the other hand, is preparing to debut its first high-performance electric motorcycle in 2025, boasting styling cues similar to the EV Fun concept (technology, cars). Tesla, a key player, has announced plans for India's debut Tesla Charging Station on August 4, 2025, in Mumbai, marking the beginning of its charging network in the country (electric-vehicles, technology).
As more players enter the EV market in India, we can anticipate increased competition and the introduction of more innovative and exciting electric vehicles (industry, automotive). The future of EVs in India appears to be promising, with growing consumer interest and the entry of major players such as Tesla (lifestyle, industry).
