Vietnamese company aims to have 45,000 storage cabinets nationwide by March
VinFast’s swappable battery e-bike, the Viper, features various smart features, including a Smart Key that supports vehicle tracking and remote location, according to the company. (VinFast)
MAI NGUYEN and YUJI NITTA
January 16, 2026 13:23 JST
HANOI — Vietnamese electric vehicle producer VinFast launched its first battery-swappable electric bikes on Thursday, as the company is seeking to gain market share after the announcement of a surprise ban on gasoline-fueled bikes in Hanoi that is set to start in July.
