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Vietnam's VinFast Enters Philippines for the First Time with Three Electric Scooters, Including Battery-Swap Model

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Vietnam's VinFast Enters Philippines for the First Time with Three Electric Scooters, Including Battery-Swap Model© MotoPH / VinFast
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Vietnamese EV giant VinFast is making its first entry into the Philippine market with three electric scooters. The lineup includes the entry-level Evo, the comfort-focused Feliz II, and the sporty Viper, with early pre-orders now open for a battery-swap model. The Evo offers up to 150km of range on a single charge and a top speed of 80km/h. The company was Vietnam's top-selling electric two-wheeler brand in 2025, with sales of more than 400,000 units.

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Suresh Kawachi
Suresh Kawachi
ASIA & GLOBAL MARKETS CORRESPONDENT
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Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

From a market perspective, this is Southeast Asia going into full-scale conquest mode. In the Philippines, motorcycles are literally daily transportation, and sensitivity to high fuel prices runs deep. I see the main battleground for the world's electric motorcycles finally shifting to Southeast Asia. The picture of a Vietnam-born brand aiming for regional dominance is something Japanese manufacturers can't afford to ignore either.

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