Automobile Desk: After registering its presence in the Indian electric vehicle market through cars, now Vietnam's leading automobile company VinFast is planning to enter the two-wheeler segment as well. According to the latest information, the company has filed a patent for the design of a new electric scooter and an electric motorcycle in India. This step clearly indicates that competition in the country's rapidly growing e-scooter and e-bike market is going to intensify in the coming days, which can have a direct impact on the business of established companies like Ola Electric and Ather Energy. However, automobile experts believe that the process of filing patents is part of preparations for the future and it does not mean that these two vehicles will be available for sale in showrooms immediately.
If we look at the design of the electric scooter revealed in the patent documents, it appears to be largely inspired by the company's popular model Vento S. Recall that VinFast had presented this model to the Indian audience during the Bharat Mobility Expo held in the year 2025. Many technical and structural changes have been seen in the new patent design, the most prominent of which is the position of its motor. Generally, the company uses a hub-mounted motor in its other electric scooters, which fits between the rear wheel. In contrast, this new scooter has a side-mounted motor, which is installed on the side, away from the wheel. According to technical experts, by changing the location of the motor, there can be a change in the balance of the rear suspension setup and chassis of the scooter, which can prove to be better for Indian roads.
Apart from the electric scooter, the second vehicle that has been patented by the company is an electric motorcycle. Its design sketch shows that it is being designed especially keeping in mind long range and better performance. Enough space has been left in the frame of the bike to fit a large battery pack and heavy motor. Its wide tires and sporty seating position of the rider give it a premium look. The look of this motorcycle is quite similar to VinFast's old electric bike concept, on the basis of which the company can develop many variants in the future like street-naked, cruiser or sports bike.
If we look at the current situation of the Indian market, the demand for electric scooters for daily commuting is continuously increasing, while the market for high-performance electric motorcycles is still in its nascent stage and its buyers are limited. This is why the company is securing the designs of its products first.
At present, no official statement has been issued by VinFast regarding price, features and launch date. Nevertheless, its potential can be gauged from the figures of the Vento S model sold in Vietnam. That model available in the international market is equipped with a 3.5kWh capacity Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, which powers the motor generating a maximum power of 5.2kW. According to the company's claims, the scooter is capable of reaching a top speed of 89 kilometers per hour and offers a range of up to 160 kilometers on a single charge.
It is also important to note that all these technical figures are for the Vietnamese model and there may be changes in battery or range in the version to be launched in India. Furthermore, the actual range of any electric vehicle depends on road conditions, traffic, weather and the weight loaded on the vehicle. VinFast is currently selling electric SUVs like VF6 and VF7 in the Indian market and now preparing for the two-wheeler segment reflects the company's expansion policy.