Daily Tribune

BLAST

VinFast Evo offers young riders practical EV option

VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines continues to expand its presence across the country, making it easier for more riders to experience the Evo firsthand. For young Filipinos ready to make the switch, the opportunity is closer than ever.

DT · Sep 27, 2026, 11:40 PM

EVERYDAY mobility takes an electric turn with the VinFast Evo, which offers up to 150 kilometers of range and a battery-swapping option for daily riders. — Photograph courtesy of Vinfast

VinFast Evo, one of VinFast E-Motorcycle’s first product lineup for the Philippines, makes a strong case as an entry-level two-wheeler of choice for Filipino students and young professionals.

Built with an ecosystem designed for first-time e-motorcycle owners, VinFast Evo entered the market as a practical and reliable mobility solution that can rival its 110cc–125cc gas scooter counterparts.

Automatic scooters, which accounted for 655,004 units sold, remain the default two-wheeler ride for Filipino students and young professionals — practical, affordable, and built for the daily grind.

The VinFast Evo enters that segment conversation as an all-electric alternative designed to meet the same demands, without the fuel costs and emissions that come with them.

E is for easy on the wallet

There is a difference between cheap and worth it. For a young student, the ideal deal sits at the intersection of price, quality, and real-world performance.

The Evo starts at P62,900. Buyers can take the battery outright or opt for a subscription starting at P439 per month per battery, with the first year free under the current promotional offer.

V is for vibe-ready

A daily ride needs to be practical, but that doesn’t mean it has to look the part. If all anyone wanted was pure function, any two-wheeled machine with a motor would do. That’s where the Evo makes a different case.

The Evo draws on modern design cues while keeping the clean, familiar lines of a classic European scooter. Rounded bodywork and a bold headlight give it a silhouette that reads as considered, not just convenient.

The Evo is available in four colorways: Olive Drab Light, Red Candy Tone, White Cyan Metallic and Black Solid. It also comes with a 4.8-inch color digital dashboard that keeps essential ride information in view.

O is for on-the-go

Price and looks can only carry a motorcycle so far. For students running between campuses and young professionals squeezing errands between shifts, the third ask, the one that matters most at 7 PM with two stops still to go, is range. The Evo is built for that kind of day.

Running on two fully charged batteries, the Evo comes up to 150 km at a top speed of 80 km/h, enough for a full day out. Battery subscribers can swap a depleted battery for a fully charged one in about a minute at any V-Green battery-swapping station.

For home charging, a single battery takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge, and two batteries take around 9 hours.

Riders can also monitor vehicle and battery status through the VinFast E-Scooter app, which also helps locate the nearest V-Green swapping station or VinFast showroom.

Designed for the new generation

E-V-O isn’t just a name that sticks. It maps directly to what VinFast built the motorcycle around: easy on the wallet, vibe-ready, and on-the-go capable or put plainly, value, personality, and flexibility for riders who need all three.

VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines continues to expand its presence across the country, making it easier for more riders to experience the Evo firsthand. For young Filipinos ready to make the switch, the opportunity is closer than ever.