Battery Bet

VinFast opens Philippine bookings for swappable e-motorcycles

VinFast has opened early bookings in the Philippines for three battery-swapping electric motorcycle models as it widens its two-wheel electric lineup in Southeast Asia.

The program covers the VinFast Evo, Feliz II and Viper, with reservations accepted from June 10 to July 18 through vinfastauto.ph and VinFast dealerships nationwide. Customers may secure a unit with a non-refundable booking fee of P3,000 and receive incentives valued at P5,600 during the booking period. First deliveries are expected to start in July.

The launch comes less than a month after VinFast opened bookings for the same lineup in Indonesia, placing the Philippines among its key regional markets for electric two-wheelers.

VinFast is offering two ownership options. Buyers may choose a battery subscription plan with access to battery swapping, or purchase the motorcycle with one or two batteries included.

The Evo is priced at P70,000 with battery subscription, P82,700 with one battery and P95,400 with two batteries. The Feliz II starts at P72,400 with battery subscription, P85,100 with one battery and P97,800 with two batteries. The Viper is priced at P81,900 with battery subscription, P94,600 with one battery and P107,300 with two batteries.

Battery subscription costs P439 per battery per month, while battery swapping is priced at P35 per battery per swap. Users may also charge the batteries at home.

Each model has two battery compartments under the seat and can use up to two 1.5 kWh LFP batteries. With two fully charged batteries, VinFast says the motorcycles can travel up to 150 kilometers under standard conditions.

All three models use a 5,200W BLDC in-wheel motor. The Viper and Feliz II have a claimed top speed of up to 90 kilometers per hour, while the Evo reaches up to 80 kilometers per hour.

The Viper is aimed at younger riders seeking sportier styling and added technology. It comes with a Smart Key system with remote vehicle tracking and locating functions, a TFT display, projector headlights and dual rear shock absorbers with external reservoirs.

The Evo and Feliz II are positioned for everyday urban use, with the company citing agile performance, lower operating costs and range suited for daily commuting.

VinFast said the motorcycles use a high-strength steel frame that meets Japanese standards. The motor and controller system are rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, while the battery meets the European ECE-R136 safety standard and is covered by a warranty of up to six years or 72,000 kilometers.

The company is working with charging infrastructure developer V-Green to roll out battery-swapping stations in the Philippines.

Vo Thi Cam Tu, managing director of VinFast E-motorcycles Overseas Market, said the Philippines is one of VinFast’s key markets for its international electric two-wheeler expansion. She said the company will continue investing in products, infrastructure and services to support the shift to electric mobility.

VinFast lists the Philippines among five key international markets for its electric two-wheeler expansion this year, together with Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia.