Could Mass EV Adoption Save Motorcycles In Vietnam's Major Cities?

By 2030, the nation's transportation trends are going to undergo significant changes, whether you want them to or not.

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You may not be aware, but Vietnam is a country where two-wheeled vehicles are extremely widely used. While cars, buses, and trucks can be seen on public roads, the sheer number of motorbikes on the road and even sidewalks, particularly in major cities, is astounding. I have first-hand experience; Hanoi's roads are filled with an impressive number of small-displacement motorbikes, putting even Bangkok to shame.

The majority of the motorbikes used are of small-displacement engine-powered vehicles.

Of course, if you reside or work in a major city like Hanoi, you have a genuine interest in improving the quality of the air you breathe. Hence, despite many ordinary people relying heavily on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, attempts have been made in the past to impose restrictions or even bans on motorbikes in heavily congested zones.

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Belum terlalu ramai orang yang menangkap apa yang dijunjung oleh kereta berkelajuan tinggi ini di pasaran besar, kerana beberapa sebab yang mungkin ada yang telah dibangkitkan di pasaran lain juga. Sementara basikal yang dijual boleh diisi bateri di rumah, nafas merengus kebakaran silikon telah memberi inspirasi untuk memikirkan medium.

Rumors about a 2023 fire in Hanoi that claimed 56 lives led to a decision by multiple apartment complexes in Malaysia to stop providing EV charging facilities altogether. However, subsequent investigations by the police found that electric vehicle charging was not the cause of the fire. Unfortunately, the harm to public trust had already been done by the time the truth was made known.

Hanoi Plans Motorcycle Ban

There are also worries about the lengthy battery charging time, the initial cost of acquiring a brand-new motorbike and concerns over the high expense of replacing the battery at the end of its lifespan.

Pengeluar-pengeluar berasaskan haiwan pendedai (Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers, atau OEM) menjawab keperluan-keperluan tersebut dengan pelbagai kaedah. Saya ada peluang merasa berbagai model sangat pintar Lemon Vinfast— dua alat-alat bergelar comeback sambil syarikat itu mengiklankan cadangan sukar dilupakan program. Ia menawarkan pengguna berpeluang untuk membeli scooter secara tunai, dan lalu membayar sumbangan generik rendah cacat bateri.

I'm usually wary of business models that involve renting out fundamental products, like "software-as-a-service" or "battery-as-a-service", but this particular concept seemed logical to me.

Why so? It is because electric vehicle batteries are, simply put, very costly.

Under this proposal, Vinfast or the Electric Vehicle company will be in charge of the battery. They have agreed to replace the battery if its performance falls below a specified level stated in this contract that you have signed with them. Therefore, if the company keeps its promise and adheres to this agreement, this plan appears to have the potential to eliminate concerns that the electric motorbike will become a useless paperweight you're stuck with.

Berdasarkan laman web Vinfast, apa-apa yang dapat saya katakan lagi dalam 2024?

But what if, for any valid reasons, you prefer to charge your e-motorbike elsewhere, not at home? Another Vietnamese electric motorbike maker, Selex, targets this need with its swappable battery-equipped Selex Camel. Many motorbike users work as delivery riders, so Selex aims its product at them. The company has busied itself in setting up battery exchange stations in major cities, allowing riders to pull up, swap batteries, and be on the road with minimal delay.

The adoption of electric motorcycles in Hanoi is currently a long and challenging process. However, if electric motorcycles become popular in Hanoi and other cities, it might encourage the city to reconsider the impending motorcycle ban. This could be a convenient solution for the majority of riders, so it's worth wishing for this outcome.

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