Swap and Go

VinFast Feliz II cuts charging stops to about a minute

VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines is preparing to launch the Feliz II with a battery-swapping system designed to get riders moving again in about one minute.

The One-Minute Swap allows a rider to remove a depleted battery and replace it with a fully charged unit at a V-Green station. The system will also support the VinFast Evo and Viper electric motorcycles.

VinFast and V-Green plan to establish around 30,000 battery-swap stations nationwide. Proposed locations include VinFast dealerships, partner motorcycle shops, malls and fuel stations, giving riders more places to replace batteries during daily trips or work shifts.

The service gives owners another option aside from home charging. A single battery takes about three to four hours to charge, while two batteries require around six to eight hours. Riders who need additional range during the day can instead visit a swap station and continue their trip without waiting through a full charging cycle.

VinFast will offer access to the network through a battery subscription starting at P439 per month. The first 12 months will be free, covering up to 20 swaps each month. The company said choosing the subscription setup could also lower the motorcycle’s initial cost by around 20 percent compared with buying the unit with batteries included.

VinFast estimates that total ownership costs could be at least 25 percent lower than those of a comparable gasoline motorcycle over five years. Riders who cover long distances and refuel frequently, including ride-hailing drivers, could see the largest savings.

The subscription also places battery maintenance under VinFast. A battery will be replaced without charge once its health falls below the company’s specified performance threshold, reducing concerns over long-term battery degradation.

The Feliz II can travel up to 145 kilometers using two batteries and has a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour. VinFast also describes the scooter as spacious enough to accommodate a family of three. Its IP67 waterproof rating provides added protection during sudden rain and travel through wet conditions.

The Feliz II will officially arrive in the Philippines on July 31 alongside the Evo and Viper, introducing VinFast’s battery-swapping approach to the local electric motorcycle market.