VinFast Patents Two New Electric Two-Wheelers in India: Premium E-Scooter & Naked Sports Motorcycle

Vietnamese electric vehicle giant VinFast is accelerating its strategy for the Indian market by filing design patents for two new electric two-wheelers. The filings reveal a premium electric scooter featuring styling cues from the VinFast Vento S alongside a sporty electric motorcycle based on the brand's global concept platform.

With these latest filings, VinFast's portfolio of patented two-wheelers in India has expanded to six models. This signals a multi-segment approach to taking on established EV rivals like Ola Electric, Ather Energy, and TVS.

VinFast Premium Electric Scooter: Vento S Connection

• Side-Mounted Electric Motor: Unlike conventional budget e-scooters that employ hub-mounted motors, this design uses a side-mounted motor setup. This positioning improves weight distribution, thermal efficiency, and overall performance, hinting at premium market positioning.
• Braking & Safety Setup: The patent drawings confirm rear disc brakes. A dual-disc configuration paired with single-channel or dual-channel ABS is expected for the production-spec model.
• Expected Powertrain & Specs: While official Indian specifications remain unconfirmed, the international-spec Vento S offers a baseline:
• Battery Pack: 3.5 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery
• Peak Motor Output: 5.2 kW (approx. 7 bhp)
• Top Speed: 89 km/h
• Claimed Range: Up to 160 km per charge (ideal test conditions)

VinFast High-Performance Electric Motorcycle

Alongside the e-scooter, VinFast has patented a sporty, performance-oriented electric motorcycle.

• Aggressive Ergonomics: The patent drawings indicate wide rear tires, a committed riding triangle, and a substantial battery/motor casing integrated into the frame.
• Platform Origins: The design aligns with VinFast's modular electric motorcycle platform concepts, which are designed to support street-naked, cruiser, and sport bike variants.
• Performance Benchmark: Global reports on this platform hint at a powertrain capable of up to 50 kW peak output with an electronically capped top speed of 130 km/h, positioning it as a competitor to performance electric motorcycles.

What This Means for the Indian EV Market

While design patents do not guarantee immediate vehicle production or exact launch dates, they confirm that VinFast is laying the groundwork for a broad product portfolio in India. Combined with its active efforts to set up local dealership and service networks across major Indian cities, VinFast is building a comprehensive ecosystem to support its upcoming two-wheeler lineup.