Demand for electric motorcycles has recently surged, primarily at VinFast, Dat Bike, and Yadea dealerships. Other brands have seen only slight increases or normal sales levels.

In Hanoi, Manh Quang, 25, from Cau Giay, visited a VinFast electric motorcycle showroom on O Cho Dua street on the morning of 10/3 to view a model he had researched before Tet. Upon arrival, he was surprised by the unusual crowd inside.

"I expected it to be busy, but not this busy", Quang said. "The Evo Grand I planned to buy was in stock, but the wait for paperwork was too long, so I'll return later; I couldn't wait any longer." According to the store manager, the dealership sold approximately 40 units in just 2.5 h, from 8h to 10h30.

Quang noted he had considered electric motorcycles for a while but was "not overly enthusiastic." However, seeing gasoline prices rise for several days prompted him to make the purchase without further delay.

Customers browse electric motorcycles at a VinFast store on O Cho Dua street on the morning of 10/3. Minh Quan

A crowded paperwork area at a VinFast dealership on O Cho Dua street. Minh Quan

A Dat Bike store on Truong Chinh street had no immediate stock for customers. Minh Quan

Many Dat Bike units on display at the dealership were marked as sold with a marker. Minh Quan

Customers browse motorcycles at a VinFast Pham Van Dong store. Luong Dung

Head Honda Doanh Thu 1 saw fewer electric motorcycle customers. Luong Dung

A Yadea dealership in Hanoi reported normal customer traffic on the morning of 10/3. Luong Dung

Customers view motorcycles at a VinFast store in O Cho Dua. Minh Quan

Motorcycles at a VinFast store on Pham Van Dong street were marked with papers indicating they were sold. Luong Dung

At a VinFast store on Pham Van Dong street, customers asking to buy electric motorcycles were told to place a deposit and wait for delivery, a rare occurrence previously. Most display units already had buyers. To track and avoid selling reserved units, staff used markers to write customer names on the seats. A store representative stated that sales over the past two days reached around 30 units per day, a 4-5 fold increase compared to normal.

A Yadea store, a few kilometers from the VinFast dealership, did not see a large crowd of customers browsing or inquiring about purchases on the morning of 10/3. A store employee mentioned that the previous weekend was the busiest, with a significant increase in demand compared to weekdays. On sunday, 8/3 alone, approximately 20-25 units were reserved, whereas weekdays typically saw only a few units.

The surge in electric motorcycle demand also extended to Dat Bike dealerships. A store on Truong Dinh street displayed many units, but like the VinFast dealership, most were already reserved. For popular colors like gray and orange in the S1 and S3 series, the store indicated a waiting period of about one week from the deposit date for delivery. An employee noted that previously, the longest delivery time was only two to three days.

In Ho Chi Minh City, electric motorcycle demand also increased over recent days, though not as dramatically as in Hanoi. Hoang Van Tuan, manager of a VinFast dealership in Tan Son ward, reported that sales over the past three days (approximately 20 units) matched the entire previous month's sales.

On the morning of 10/3 alone, Hoang Van Tuan's store sold 6 units and secured three deposits. "Previously, during normal periods, the average daily sales were only a few units", he added.

Another VinFast store in Cho Quan ward also reported a 30-40% increase in inquiries and sales over the past three days compared to normal. A dealership representative stated that most display units were already sold and awaiting license plates. Several popular colors for models like Evo Grand and Feliz were temporarily out of stock. Customers wishing to purchase a specific color not immediately available would need to wait one to two days for the store to replenish stock from the warehouse.

At a Dat Bike store on Kha Van Can street, only a few units were available for immediate delivery, in colors like black and white for the S3 version. A dealership employee noted that customer traffic was highest last weekend (8/3) and gradually decreased thereafter. However, due to insufficient supply, customers still needed to place a deposit and wait about one week for delivery.

A Dat Bike representative explained that current extended waiting times are primarily due to the sudden increase in demand. The company's factory in Ho Chi Minh City has been operating at maximum capacity for several months.

Customers view motorcycles at a Dat Bike store on 9/3 on Kha Van Can street. Thanh Nhan

A large number of customers visit a VinFast dealership on Pham Van Dong street. Thanh Nhan

Customers browse VinFast motorcycles on 9/3 at a store on National Highway 13. Thanh Nhan

A VinFast dealership in District 5 with fewer customers. Ho Tan

Not many customers browse motorcycles at a Yadea dealership in District 5. Ho Tan

In contrast to Dat Bike, Yadea, and particularly VinFast stores, showrooms for other brands like TAILG, Pega, Dibao, and multi-brand electric motorcycle stores have not seen significant changes in customer traffic compared to normal. The same applies to Honda's Head stores or Yamaha's Town stores for models such as ICON e:, CUV e:, and Neo's. These dealerships confirm immediate stock availability for customers.

According to electric motorcycle dealerships, the recent surge in demand is a confluence of factors. Customer interest in electric motorcycles is not new. The 8/3 holiday falling on a weekend also prompted many customers to buy motorcycles as gifts. Additionally, rising gasoline prices, which affect commuting costs, have contributed to users choosing electric vehicles. This was the case for Minh Chien from Thu Duc, who bought a Feliz on 9/3 to replace his Honda manual motorcycle, which was over 10 years old.

"I foresee upcoming emission inspections and restrictions on gasoline motorcycles in the city, plus rising gasoline prices over the past few days, so I decided to buy an electric motorcycle to avoid future worries", Minh Chien said.

Hoang Van Tuan believes that electric motorcycle demand is growing well as many consider buying electric vehicles now to "prepare for the future." While the number of buyers might not be as high as last weekend, it will be better than the period before gasoline prices dropped.

Consumer demand in Hanoi is higher than in Ho Chi Minh City because, from 1/7, many inner-city routes will restrict gasoline motorcycle operation during specific hours. This has led many customers to consider switching to electric motorcycles. In Ho Chi Minh City, authorities also have a roadmap to restrict gasoline motorcycles, but no specific timeline has been set yet.

Electric motorcycle sales in Vietnam have seen continuous growth in recent years. VinFast leads this growth, topping the segment with 406,453 units sold in 2025, a 473% increase from 2024. Other prominent brands include Yadea and Dat Bike. Currently, Vietnam is the third largest electric motorcycle market globally, after China and India.

Japanese manufacturers, particularly Honda, are increasing investments in the electric motorcycle sector in Vietnam, with plans to launch locally assembled products in early 2027. Honda is currently completing charging and battery-swapping stations at its Head stores. Other companies like VinFast, Yamaha, and Selex Motors are also deploying battery-swapping infrastructure. With more battery-swapping products entering the market, Vietnamese customers now have greater convenience using electric motorcycles than before.

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