Rising fuel prices, heavy traffic, and the daily grind of commuting—sound familiar? VinFast might have just built your exit strategy, and it comes on two wheels.
VinFast, the Vietnamese EV manufacturer that's been quietly disrupting the electric vehicle scene since 2017, has officially entered the Philippine electric scooter market with three models. But it's the VinFast EVO—the entry-level offering with a retro soul and an electric heart—that's got our attention.
What Is VinFast, Exactly?
Think of VinFast as the Vietnamese EV brand that did what most didn't expect: turned a Southeast Asian startup into a globally recognized electric vehicle player in under a decade. Operating under the banner of Vingroup, its core mission is making the shift to electric mobility accessible for everyone—not just the eco-conscious elite. Their Philippine arm, VinFast Philippines, is tailoring that mission specifically for Filipino households and corporate fleets.
Meet the EVO
The VinFast EVO is the brand's most approachable model, and it wears that identity well. Designed with a modern-retro aesthetic—round LED headlamp, clean lines, and 12-inch wheels—it's the type of scooter that looks sharp in traffic without screaming "I'm trying too hard."
But beyond the looks, here's what actually matters:
🏍️ Top Speed: Up to 80 km/h
🔋 Range: Up to 150 km per charge (dual battery)
⚡ Max Power: Up to 5,000W (dual battery configuration)
📱 Smart Dashboard: 4.8-inch color LED display with app connectivity—track trips, locate your scooter, and run diagnostics from your phone
💧 IP67 Waterproof: The motor can handle being submerged in up to 0.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
🪑 Saddle Height: 770mm—low and approachable, whether you're a student or a first-time rider
The Battery Situation (And Why It's Actually Clever)
Here's where VinFast flips the script. Instead of waiting hours for a charge, the EVO is built around a battery-swapping ecosystem—pull into a swap station, trade your dead battery for a fully charged one, and you're back on the road in under two minutes. VinFast is targeting a rollout of up to 30,000 battery-swapping stations nationwide, which—if it materializes—would effectively kill range anxiety for Filipino riders.
For those not ready to commit to owning a battery outright, VinFast offers a battery subscription model that keeps the upfront cost of the scooter significantly lower.
How Much Is It?
The EVO starts at ₱62,900 under the battery subscription plan, ₱75,600 with one battery, or ₱88,300 with two batteries.
Should You Reserve One Now?
Early bookers get a one-year free battery subscription along with 20 complimentary battery swaps per month which is a solid deal if you're already considering the switch.
For a scooter that costs less to run than a gas model roughly ₱0.24–0.30 per km versus ₱1.50–2.00 per km for gas scooters, looks good doing it, and comes with tech features you wouldn't expect at this price point, the VinFast EVO is shaping up to be one of the more interesting two-wheeler launches in recent memory.
The future of commuting just got a retro makeover—and it's electric. ⚡
Reserve your VinFast EVO here