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"Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is setting its sights on a major new frontier:
India’s massive two-wheeler market. After already laying groundwork for its
electric car business in the country, the company is now preparing to launch a
lineup of electric scooters as part of a broader push into India’s fast-growing
EV sector.
VinFast has confirmed that it plans to bring three of its existing electric
scooters – the Evo, Feliz, and Viper – to India, marking its initial entry into
the segment. These models are already sold in Vietnam and will be adapted for
Indian riding conditions and usage patterns. Early units are expected to arrive
as completely knocked down (CKD) kits assembled locally at VinFast’s plant in
Tamil Nadu, with longer-term plans pointing toward deeper localization and
full-scale manufacturing, according to local media.
The scooters themselves span a range of performance and use cases. The Evo is
positioned as a lightweight urban commuter with a modest 2.25 kW hub motor,
dual 2.4 kWh battery packs, and a top speed of around 70 km/h (43 mph).
Meanwhile, the Feliz and Viper step up in size and capability, riding on larger
14-inch wheels and offering up to 4.8 kWh of battery capacity and a more
powerful 3 kW motor on the Viper.
All three models use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, known for
its improved thermal stability and long lifespan – a particularly important
consideration in India’s hot climate.
VinFast is also exploring battery swapping as part of its strategy, which could
reduce downtime for riders who rely on their scooters daily, such as commuters
and delivery drivers. At the same time, the company has filed multiple design
patents in India and is working to establish a retail and service network
across key cities, signaling that this is more than just a tentative market
test.
The move underscores just how important India is in the global two-wheeler
landscape. The country is widely considered the largest motorcycle and scooter
market in the world, with tens of millions of units sold annually. Two-wheelers
aren’t recreational vehicles in India the way they are often seen in the US,
but rather are essential daily transportation for a significant portion of the
population.
And increasingly, that transportation is going electric. Electric scooters and
motorcycles have become one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s mobility
market, driven by rising fuel costs, government incentives, and improving
technology. For many riders, electric two-wheelers offer a lower-cost
alternative to both gasoline-powered bikes and cars, especially in dense urban
environments."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
