VinFast VF7 Electric SUV Earns Perfect Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
The VinFast VF7, a premium electric SUV introduced to the Indian market in 2025 alongside its sibling model VF6, has achieved a remarkable five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test evaluation. The comprehensive safety assessment, conducted in November 2025 just two months after the pricing announcement for these electric vehicles, has now been officially published, revealing outstanding performance across all safety parameters.
Comprehensive Safety Excellence Across All Variants
The VinFast VF7 has demonstrated exceptional safety credentials by securing perfect five-star ratings in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) segments. What makes this achievement particularly noteworthy is that this top-tier safety rating applies uniformly across all five available variants of the VF7: Earth, Wind, Wind Infinity, Sky, and Sky Infinity. This consistency ensures that regardless of the trim level chosen, Indian consumers receive the same robust safety protection.
Detailed Breakdown of Bharat NCAP Test Results
For prospective buyers who prioritize vehicle safety as a crucial decision-making factor, here is a comprehensive analysis of the VinFast VF7's Bharat NCAP crash test performance:
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Performance:
- Total score: 28.54 out of 32 points
- Frontal offset deformable barrier test: 12.54 out of 16 points
- Side movable deformable barrier test: Perfect 16 out of 16 points
Child Occupant Protection (COP) Performance:
- Total score: 45.25 out of 49 points
- Dynamic score: 23.25 out of 24 points
- CSR installation score: Perfect 12 out of 12 points
- Vehicle assessment score: 10 out of 13 points
Comprehensive Safety Feature Package
The VinFast VF7 comes equipped with an extensive array of advanced safety technologies that contribute to its exceptional crash test performance:
- Seven airbags including a dedicated driver knee airbag
- Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions
- Comprehensive seatbelt reminder system for all occupants
- 360-degree HD surround view camera system
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Advanced Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for enhanced vehicle dynamics
- ISOFIX anchors for rear outboard seats
- Compliance with AIS-100 pedestrian protection norms
Global Safety Standards Meet Indian Certification
Given the VF7's comprehensive safety equipment and its presence in major global markets with stringent safety regulations, the five-star rating from Bharat NCAP comes as no surprise. The vehicle's design philosophy clearly prioritizes occupant protection, with particular attention to both adult and child safety requirements. The perfect score in the side movable deformable barrier test highlights the vehicle's structural integrity and side impact protection capabilities.
The Bharat NCAP results position the VinFast VF7 as one of the safest electric SUVs available in the Indian market, providing consumers with confidence in their investment while contributing to the growing reputation of electric vehicles as safe transportation options.
