New eScooters From VinFast Launched for Vietnam Market

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VinFast has formally expanded its electrical two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new fashions: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite.

Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are outfitted with a dual-battery system, one in every of which is detachable, a design that considerably extends their vary and enhances person flexibility. This transfer enhances VinFast’s current two-battery lineup, which incorporates the Evo Grand and Evo Grand Lite.

All three new fashions function a set 2.4 kWh battery situated beneath the footrest, together with a secondary battery of the identical capability within the trunk. This second battery, priced at 5 million VND (~$190 USD), permits for a exceptional improve in vary from 134 km (with a single battery) to a complete of 262 km with each batteries engaged. This innovation is “a daring step in the direction of sustainable transport growth,” in line with VinFast.

VinFast Vero X. Concentrating on the near-premium section, the Vero X stands out with its distinctive, fashionable design. It features a TFT coloration show and a Sensible Key with a car locator perform. The scooter’s trunk provides a beneficiant 35-liter capability with out the non-compulsory second battery. Powered by a 2,250 W BLDC in-hub motor, it could speed up from 0–50 km/h in 15 seconds and attain a prime pace of 70 km/h. Its urged retail value is 34.9 million VND (~$1,326 USD), with gross sales anticipated to start in September.

VinFast Feliz and Feliz Lite. The brand new dual-battery variations of the Feliz and Feliz Lite inherit the favored, fashionable design of their predecessors. The Feliz is geared toward high-performance riders, attaining a prime pace of 70 km/h, whereas the Feliz Lite is restricted to 48 km/h, making it appropriate for youthful riders or these with out a license. Each fashions are powered by a 2,800 W BLDC in-hub motor and have a 34-liter trunk. The urged retail value for each is 25.9 million VND (~$984 USD). The Feliz is at present accessible at dealerships, whereas the Feliz Lite can even be launched this month.

To encourage the inexperienced transition, VinFast is providing particular promotions till December 31, 2025. These embody a ten% low cost on the car value and a 100% exemption from registration charges. With these incentives, the efficient costs are lowered to 22.79 million VND (~$866 USD) for the Feliz and Feliz Lite, and 30.71 million VND (~$1,167 USD) for the Vero X.

By way of after-sales help, VinFast is offering an distinctive guarantee bundle. The corporate “proudly provides a powerful 10-year, 125,000-mile bumper-to-bumper guarantee and 10-year, unlimited-miles battery guarantee beneath customary use.” For these new electrical scooters, VinFast is making use of a 6-year car guarantee and an 8-year battery guarantee, which is double the protection of many competing fashions. VinFast additionally provides free charging at V-Inexperienced public charging stations nationwide till Might 2027.