VinFast Targets India, Southeast Asia in Global E-Scooter Expansion

VinFast has identified five key markets as part of its initial international business strategy for electric scooters. In a press release, the company named the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia as priority markets under its global expansion strategy and the continued development of its green mobility ecosystem.

Under the plan, VinFast will accelerate its global e-scooter expansion, beginning with the five high-potential markets listed above. These countries are characterised by strong urban mobility demand, favourable demographic dynamics, and an increasingly pronounced shift toward sustainable transportation solutions.

VinFast’s international expansion strategy builds on its strong domestic performance in Vietnam. In 2025, the company delivered 406,453 e-scooters, officially securing the leading market share in the country’s scooter segment. With a portfolio of more than 10 models spanning multiple segments, supported by flexible charging and battery-swapping solutions, VinFast has positioned e-scooters as a preferred mobility choice among Vietnamese consumers.

Entering 2026, VinFast announced the completion of its master plan for three distinct e-scooter lines: mainstream, premium, and sport. The company simultaneously launched seven new models in the premium and sport categories, reinforcing its competitive positioning in design, performance, and product differentiation.

In terms of commercial footprint, VinFast is targeting hundreds of retail outlets across 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, including collaboration with V-Green for charging and battery-swapping systems.

Battery Swapping for E-Scooters

On the product front, VinFast plans to introduce a portfolio of battery-swapping e-scooters, including the VinFast Flazz, VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, alongside additional new models to be launched in due course. Each product is adapted to local usage conditions, mobility patterns, and consumer preferences in individual markets.

Supported by large-scale manufacturing capabilities, a competitive pricing strategy, and a comprehensive ecosystem—including flexible battery-swapping solutions provided by strategic partner V-Green—VinFast aims to significantly accelerate transportation electrification across the region and globally.

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. Through collaboration with reputable dealers and strategic partners worldwide, VinFast is committed to delivering smart, sustainable, and accessible electrified mobility solutions, contributing meaningfully to the green transformation of transportation in diverse markets.”

Exploring Other Markets in Southeast Asia

The Philippines serves as the first market in VinFast’s global e-scooter expansion journey. The company has partnered with five leading dealers across Luzon and Mindanao—Maverick Racing Factory Inc., MotorCentral, New Nemar Development Corp., Supremebike Corporation, and ARC Trading—to deploy a nationwide retail and service network. These partners are well-established and experienced players with clear commitments to green transition initiatives.

In recent years, VinFast has progressively built a green mobility ecosystem in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and other markets through collaboration with reputable local partners, as well as strategic partners such as GSM, an all-electric taxi operator, and V-Green, a global charging infrastructure developer.

Beyond e-scooters, VinFast has also introduced a diverse electric vehicle lineup ranging from the VF 3 to the VF 9, expanding consumer choice and reinforcing its contribution to the ongoing transition toward sustainable transportation.