Quick Takeaways
- VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 5-star Bharat NCAP rating confirms the brand’s focus on safety in the Indian market.
- The certification highlights strong occupant protection and advanced safety technology across both electric SUVs.
On January 21, 2026, VinFast announced that its VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs have secured a 5-star safety certification under India’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme. The achievement positions both models among the safest electric SUVs evaluated under the country’s independent crash test framework.
VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 5-star Bharat NCAP rating performance overview
The VinFast VF 6 delivered 27.13 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection and 44.41 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection. The VF 7 recorded higher scores, achieving 28.54 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 45.25 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection.
Frontal and side impact protection results
In frontal impact assessments, both electric SUVs achieved the maximum 4.000 points for head, neck, and upper leg protection for the driver and front passenger. This result reflects stable cabin integrity and effective restraint systems during frontal collisions.
Side impact testing further reinforced the safety credentials of both models. The VF 6 and VF 7 each scored:
Pole side impact and safety equipment
During pole side impact tests, head injury assessment values stood at 109 for the VF 6 and 131 for the VF 7. Both figures remain significantly below the Bharat NCAP critical threshold of 700, indicating strong side impact energy management.
Both VinFast electric SUVs are equipped with seven airbags and a suite of advanced driver-assistance features, supporting overall occupant safety and reinforcing the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 5-star Bharat NCAP rating across multiple crash scenarios.
VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 5-star Bharat NCAP rating performance overview
The VinFast VF 6 delivered 27.13 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection and 44.41 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection. The VF 7 recorded higher scores, achieving 28.54 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 45.25 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection.
Frontal and side impact protection results
In frontal impact assessments, both electric SUVs achieved the maximum 4.000 points for head, neck, and upper leg protection for the driver and front passenger. This result reflects stable cabin integrity and effective restraint systems during frontal collisions.
Side impact testing further reinforced the safety credentials of both models. The VF 6 and VF 7 each scored:
- 16.000 out of 16.000 points for adult occupant protection
- 8.000 out of 8.000 points for child occupant protection
Pole side impact and safety equipment
During pole side impact tests, head injury assessment values stood at 109 for the VF 6 and 131 for the VF 7. Both figures remain significantly below the Bharat NCAP critical threshold of 700, indicating strong side impact energy management.
Both VinFast electric SUVs are equipped with seven airbags and a suite of advanced driver-assistance features, supporting overall occupant safety and reinforcing the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 5-star Bharat NCAP rating across multiple crash scenarios.
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