VinFast Build For The Rain

VinFast equips the Evo, Feliz II and Viper with IP67-rated motors and controllers that add protection against dust, rain and temporary water immersion.

VinFast has equipped the powertrains of its Evo, Feliz II and Viper electric motorcycles with IP67-rated protection against dust and water.

The three models entered the Philippine market on 31 July as VinFast expanded from electric cars into two-wheel mobility. Their protected electrical components are aimed at riders who regularly encounter heavy rain, standing water and wet streets during the monsoon season.

The IP67 rating applies to the motor and motor control unit, which are two major parts of the electric powertrain. The first digit indicates complete protection against dust, while the second covers temporary water immersion under specified test conditions.

VinFast said its internal tests subjected the components to 0.5 meter of water for 30 minutes. The company also tested the motorcycles while they travelled through water at the same depth for 30 minutes.

The rating can reduce the risk of water damage from rain, splashes or an unexpected flooded section. However, it does not make the motorcycles suitable for unrestricted flood crossings. Riders should still avoid moving water, submerged obstacles and areas where the depth cannot be determined.

VinFast also developed the removable lithium iron phosphate batteries to meet European ECE-R136 safety requirements for electric two-wheelers. The batteries have impact, overvoltage and overtemperature protection.

Additional durability work included a 500-hour salt spray test to assess corrosion resistance in humid and harsh conditions. VinFast said the batteries also completed internal testing at temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius.

The Evo, Feliz II and Viper can carry one or two removable 1.5-kWh batteries. With two batteries fitted, the Evo produces up to 5,200 watts, reaches a top speed of 80 kph and delivers a claimed range of up to 150 kilometers.

The Feliz II has the same maximum output but raises the top speed to 90 kph. Its advertised range reaches 145 kilometers. The Viper matches those figures and adds a TFT instrument display, smart key, anti-theft system and vehicle tracking.

VinFast offers a standard warranty of four years or 60,000 kilometers for the motorcycles and purchased batteries. Qualified customers may receive an additional two years or 12,000 kilometers, which raises the total coverage to as much as six years or 72,000 kilometers. Subscribed batteries are covered throughout the subscription period.

The company opened 21 e-motorcycle dealerships during the Philippine launch and plans to add more locations. It is also developing a battery-swapping network for riders who prefer replacing a depleted battery instead of waiting for it to recharge.

VinFast estimates that its electric motorcycles could cost 17 to 28 percent less to own over five years than comparable gasoline-powered models. Actual savings will depend on the motorcycle, battery arrangement, electricity cost and riding distance.