Filipino riders see endless claims about longer range, lower running costs, and smarter features, but electric motorcycles also raise new questions for those used to gasoline bikes: Can they carry two people up a slope? Will the battery last all day? Do you really have to wait hours to charge?
From power and charging to ownership costs and rainy roads, here are the three misconceptions that local VinFast E-Motorcycle owners broke after experiencing VinFast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper.
It’s NOT “less reliable” than a gas motorcycle
Most Filipino riders don’t ask for much: a reliable ride to get to work without the hassle and traffic, quick grocery errands, and an occasional inter-city long ride companion for the long weekend.
Early adopters of the VinFast Evo, VinFast’s entry-level retro-style variant, have found what they need and more, with its 5200W maximum power with two batteries, speed of up to 80km/h, and a travel range of up to 150km (with two batteries) on a single charge. With this power and speed, daily commuting and quick errands are a breeze. Even better, it takes only 4.5 hours to fully charge one battery, with some users only having to charge once in three days for home-work-home use.
In just two months since its official arrival, the VinFast e-motorcycle is already making a palpable difference for city dwellers and urban workers.
It can handle —even conquer—EDSA’s unpredictability
The recent flooding in most cities in the Philippines has had a lot of riders wondering: can electric motorcycles handle the Philippines’ unpredictable weather and road conditions? VinFast’s electric lineup surely can, having undergone 650,000 dynamic durability-test cycles and getting an IP67 certification for its motor and Motor Control Unit (MCU).
Total and prolonged flood submersion is another thing, but VinFast electric two-wheelers can withstand submersion in 0.5 meters of water for 30 minutes, as well as 30 minutes of driving through water at the same depth. VinFast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper are built with a motor and MCU, two critical components of the electric powertrain, that carry an IP67 protection rating.
All models are equipped with LFP batteries, known to offer high thermal stability and a long cycle life, making traversing the Balintawak Interchange or EDSA worry-free for riders as the weather remains unpredictable.
Home charging is the new fueling up
Most phones take 2 to 3 hours to charge fully, and about 4 hours to fully charge a VinFast electric motorcycle in a standard outlet, which most Pinoy riders already have at home. This convenience proves to be a major advantage for riders, even calling it their ‘charge, chill, ride’ routine.
Riders can go from 0 to 100% battery charge in just 4.5 hours or 9 hours for two batteries. This single charge can power up to 85km and make going to and from work a breeze. With proper planning, losing power in the middle of the road is a non-issue.
VinFast's e-motorcycles can be charged through a standard residential outlet using the provided charger, or purchase a 1,000W fast charger as an after-sales option. Some riders are even going the extra mile and maximizing the growing movement of at-home solar-powered electricity systems to charge their two-wheelers, which lets riders charge their units worry- and hassle-free with zero added costs.
Specifications can describe a motorcycle, but they cannot replicate the feeling of opening the throttle, holding a corner, or navigating a flooded street on something that feels genuinely capable. That only happens on the road.
The best way to find out? Ride one. VinFast now has 21 showrooms across the Philippines, where you can see and test ride the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper, explore the battery ecosystem, and learn about ownership options. Find your nearest showroom at vinfastauto.ph/.
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