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Honda to Start Building UC3 Electric Scooter in Vietnam in September, Keeps Pushing EVs Despite Eased Gas Rules

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Honda to Start Building UC3 Electric Scooter in Vietnam in September, Keeps Pushing EVs Despite Eased Gas Rules© Honda
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Honda Vietnam President Sayaka Arai has confirmed local production of the 110cc-equivalent UC3 electric scooter will begin in September 2026. Even after Hanoi softened its low-emission zone gasoline restrictions to weekends-only in a smaller area, Arai said the shift toward urban electrification will keep moving forward. The UC3 uses a lithium iron phosphate battery and a wheel-hub motor producing up to 6.0kW.

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Brian Kou
Brian Kou
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Brian KouScooters · Asian Motorcycle Markets Commentary

'So, does it have underseat storage?' is the first thing I want to know, honestly. Local production in Vietnam means pricing gets more realistic, and that's Honda seriously trying to make this the everyday ride for Southeast Asia. Kind of bittersweet that they're pushing ahead on electrification even after the rules eased up, but I'm into it.

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