VinFast unveils Klara S Electric Scooter: All you need to know
VinFast filed a design patent for its all-new Klara S electric scooter in India on February 25, following the groundbreaking ceremony of its first integrated EV production plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. This filing raises the possibility that VinFast may soon enter the two-wheeler market. The relatively new EV manufacturer, located in Vietnam and founded in 2017, offers the Klara S for VND 39,900, or around Rs 1.35 lakh, in the nation. It is to be noted that the batteries and charger are not included in the price. The vehicle comes in seven colour options.
Features of VinFast Klara S
The VinFast Klara S has a hub-mounted electric motor that generates 4 bhp (3 kW) power. Moreover, the scooter can travel 194 kilometres on a single charge and has a maximum speed of 78km/hr as reported by the firm. In addition, the hub motor is powered by a 3.5kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that charges in 6 hours.
Exterior specifications
The Klara S is equipped with a coil spring/damper hydraulic configuration in the back and a telescopic hydraulic setup up front. In the meanwhile, the front and back wheels of the vehicle are equipped with discs at both ends, measuring 14 inches each. The Klara S is designed to resemble a traditional scooter, much like the Bajaj Chetak, which debuted the Premium version of its 2024 model in January 2024. It has an accessible seat height of 760mm and circular LED turn indicators and headlamps.
Furthermore, because the compact electric SUV's design patent has been filed, VinFast may introduce the VF3 in India in 2025. The business anticipates a range of around 201 km on a single charge, though it has not yet disclosed battery parameters.
VinFast in India
Last month, VinFast and the Tamil Nadu government inked a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) committing to an investment of almost Rs 16,600 crore for the production and export of automobiles. About Rs 4,165 crore of the total investment amount has been set aside for the project's first phase (EV facility), the groundbreaking ceremony for which was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.
VinFast's integrated electric vehicle (EV) facility in Tamil Nadu, which occupies 400 acres, is anticipated to create between 3,000 and 3,500 jobs and have a 1.50 lakh unit annual production capacity.