Vinfast Targets India, Southeast Asia for E-Scooter Global Push

A couple of months ago, Vinfast confirmed that it will enter the rapidly growing India’s electric two-wheeler market. Today, the Vietnamese EV brand announced its international business strategy for electric scooters, identifying five initial key markets: the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia. 

The move marks a key step in the company’s broader plan to build a comprehensive global green mobility ecosystem, leveraging rising demand for sustainable urban transportation across Southeast Asia and South Asia. According to the company, the selected markets are characterised by strong urban mobility demand, favourable demographics, and a growing shift toward electric vehicles. 

Vinfast plans to scale its e-scooter operations across these regions by deploying a flexible and operationally efficient expansion model that integrates dealer networks, service workshops, financing solutions, and energy infrastructure.

Speaking on this development, Vo Thi Cam Tu, Managing Director of Vinfast E-Scooters Overseas Market, stated: “Expanding our e-scooter business globally represents a strategic pillar in VinFast’s long-term development roadmap. We have conducted in-depth market research, worked closely with local partners, and developed comprehensive plans for dealer network expansion, product portfolios, and service ecosystems.”

Vinfast’s global e-scooter portfolio will include battery-swapping models such as the Flazz, Evo, Feliz II, and Viper, with additional products planned for future launches. The company stated that each model will be adapted to local usage conditions and consumer preferences. Charging and battery-swapping infrastructure will be supported through collaboration with V-Green, Vinfast’s energy solutions partner.

In terms of commercial footprint, VinFast targets achieving hundreds of retail outlets in these markets by 2027, establishing a solid foundation for long-term growth. The expansion model is designed to be flexible and operationally efficient, integrating dealer networks, service workshops, financial solutions, and energy infrastructure.

Vinfast’s international expansion strategy is built upon its strong performance in its home market. In 2025, the company delivered 406,453 e-scooters, officially securing the leading market share position in the country’s scooter segment. As a result Vinfast boasts of a portfolio of more than 10 models spanning multiple segments and supported by flexible charging and battery-swapping solutions, 

Vinfast has now announced the completion of its master plan for three distinct e-scooter lines: mainstream, premium, and sport. The company has launched seven new models in the premium and sport categories. VinFast’s international strategy will be supported by large-scale manufacturing capabilities, a competitive pricing strategy, and a comprehensive ecosystem.

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Vinfast also confirmed that The Philippines will serve as the first strategic international market in the company's global e-scooter expansion journey. Vinfast has partnered with five leading dealers to deploy a nationwide retail and service network. These partners are well-established, experienced players with clear commitments to green transition initiatives.

Vinfast e-scooters in India

A few days ago, Acko Drive reported that Vinfast will enter the EV two-wheeler segment with India-specific models that will be different from its international models. These models will be locally manufactured in India in order to keep the cost in check. Vinfast plans to bring six electric two-wheelers to India which are slated to make their debut in August 2026. A few of them are expected to go on sale during the festive season or by late 2026.

Vinfast will be setting up a new production line for electric scooters at its Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu. Pam San Chau also confirmed that the made in India Vinfast scooters will be exported to the Middle East, African and a few South East Asian countries. Also, since battery swapping hasn’t been successful for Honda, Vinfast will jump that fence when it arrives.