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NIU FX Pro Electric Scooter Debuts With Car-Like Tech, Priced at 69,000 Baht
Chinese EV maker NIU has unveiled the FX Pro electric scooter in Thailand priced at 69,000 baht (about 53.7 million VND equivalent, per the report). It packs a 4,000W peak motor and a 76V 32Ah battery, delivering a range of 70-80km per charge and a top speed of about 80km/h. Standout features include reverse assist, blind-spot warning, and 2-channel ABS — tech typically found in cars.
2banh · 8/5/2026
Can-Am's Electric Adventure Origin Gets Special GIIAS Show Price
Can-Am showcased its electric adventure bike, the Origin, at GIIAS 2026 with a special show price of Rp325 million, down from its normal Rp475 million. It runs a 35kW liquid-cooled Rotax E-Power motor with Level 2 fast charging, claiming roughly 114km of WMTC-combined range and a 20-80% charge in about 50 minutes.
Otorider · 8/5/2026
Alex Rins Eyes Move to Go Eleven's WorldSBK Ducati After Losing His Yamaha Seat
After Yamaha declined to renew his contract, Alex Rins is reportedly exploring a move to independent WorldSBK Ducati squad Go Eleven for 2027, riding the Panigale V4. He has begun preliminary talks with team management, though securing an estimated €300,000 budget and competing with incumbent rider Lorenzo Baldassarri's sponsor backing remain hurdles.
RiderTua · 8/3/2026
VinFast Launches Electric Scooter Lineup and Battery-Swap Network in the Philippines
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast launched three new electric scooter models in the Philippines on July 31, alongside a nationwide network of roughly 30,000 battery-swap stations. Swaps take under a minute and cost P35 (about $0.60), with the top-spec model priced up to P107,300.
CleanTechnica · 8/3/2026
Alva CEO: Indonesia's EV Motorcycle Market Turns a Corner After 2025 'Transition Year'
Purbaja Pantja, CEO of Indonesian electric motorcycle brand Alva, called 2025 a transition year for the EV bike market after government purchase subsidies ended in September 2024, causing buyers to hold back. Demand began recovering in the second half of 2025, and Pantja said the company is more optimistic heading into 2026.
GridOto · 8/3/2026
ALVA Says It Still Doesn't Know What Counts as a 'National' EV in Indonesia
Indonesian electric-motorcycle maker ALVA says it can't tell whether its bikes will qualify for the government's planned incentives for 'national' electric motorcycles, because officials haven't defined the criteria yet. CEO Purbaja Pantja said ALVA already clears the required 50%+ local-content (TKDN) threshold, but with no official definition of 'national' status, he can't say more. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has said the incentives, under the 'Molinas' program, will be built around locally categorized national cars and motorcycles.
Otorider · 8/3/2026
Can-Am's Pulse Electric Naked Sells Out at GIIAS 2026 After Big Discount
Can-Am made its Indonesian debut at GIIAS 2026, and its Pulse electric naked bike sold out before the show even ended. The show-only price cut Rp150 million off the regular Rp425 million tag, bringing it to Rp275 million, according to Sea-Doo Can-Am Indonesia marketing head Cynthia Ratna. With the Pulse gone, the booth now shows the three-wheeled Can-Am Canyon adventure model instead.
Otorider · 8/3/2026
ALVA Debuts AIPRO Personalisation and ALVA Care for EV Riders
Indonesia's ALVA unveiled AIPRO for configuring its N3 Next Gen electric motorcycle through the MyALVAApp, alongside ALVA Care with 24-hour support, at GIIAS 2026. Features include hill assistance, adjustable regenerative braking and ride-mode limits; the company cites more than 400 charging connectors.
Otorider · 7/31/2026
VinFast Opens 21 Electric Motorcycle Showrooms Across the Philippines at Once
Vietnam's VinFast has simultaneously opened 21 dedicated electric motorcycle and scooter showrooms in the Philippines, launching three models — Evo, Feliz II, and Viper — with top speeds of 80 to 90 km/h. The company plans to deploy 30,000 battery-swapping cabinets nationwide, and new buyers get free swaps at partner stations for a year, up to 20 times a month.
Media OutReach Newswire (VinFast) · 7/31/2026
Indonesia Redesigns Electric Two-Wheeler Incentives Around National Vehicles
Indonesia plans to continue EV incentives in 2026 while limiting eligibility to four- and two-wheelers covered by its national-vehicle program. The proposed scheme would replace direct buyer discounts with support for selected companies, but vehicle criteria, recipients and timing have not yet been announced.
Otorider · 7/30/2026
Indonesia’s Charged Unveils 11 kW Ndara EV From IDR 69 Million
Indonesia’s Charged has unveiled the Ndara electric naked bike with an 11 kW motor, a claimed 125 km/h top speed, and a choice of one or two 4 kWh battery packs for up to 100 km of range. The single-battery version starts at IDR 69 million, and a 5-to-80-percent charge is quoted at 40 minutes.
New Atlas · 7/30/2026
BRP Brings Can-Am Pulse and Origin EVs to Its First GIIAS, With Sales Timing Unannounced
BRP made its first appearance at GIIAS 2026, placing the Can-Am Pulse and Origin electric motorcycles among its main displays at ICE BSD City. The urban Pulse uses Rotax E-Power and a 10.25-inch screen, while the Origin has liquid cooling for its motor and battery. Indonesian sales timing has not been announced.
Otorider · 7/30/2026
Vietnam's Electric Motorcycle Market Heats Up as Makers Expand Scooters
Vietnam's electric motorcycle market is heating up as manufacturers simultaneously expand their scooter lineups, intensifying competition, per Laodong, a sign of an accelerating EV shift in the two-wheeler powerhouse.
Laodong · 7/27/2026
Indonesia to Launch a National Electric Motorcycle, Says President Prabowo
Indonesian President Prabowo has said the country will launch a national electric motorcycle. As one of the world's largest two-wheeler nations moves on state-led electrification, it's a bellwether for the region.
ANTARA News · 7/27/2026
Bajaj Chetak 3503 Officially Launches in the Philippines With First Flagship Store
Trimotors Technology Corporation, Bajaj Auto's official Philippine distributor, has officially launched the Bajaj Chetak 3503 electric scooter and opened the country's first Chetak flagship store in Alabang, Muntinlupa. The launch marks the Philippine market entry of an electric model carrying the name of the once-iconic Chetak scooter.
Motoph · 7/26/2026
Indonesia's AHM: Mechanics Will Stay Popular Even in the Electrification Era
AHM, Honda's general distributor in Indonesia, has assessed that the mechanic profession will remain popular among younger generations even as electric motorcycles spread. Citing the growing number of vocational school students and technical-contest participants each year, the analysis points to resilient employment in the motorcycle industry.
Otorider · 7/25/2026
What Happens to the Motorcycle Mechanic as Electrification Advances: AHM's View From Indonesia
AHM, Honda's manufacturing and sales company in Indonesia, has set out its view on the future of the motorcycle mechanic as electric bikes spread. It is a topic that captures structural change in the industry, the effect of electrification on jobs and skills, from a local perspective.
Otorider · 7/25/2026
VinFast Opens 20 Electric Motorcycle Dealerships Simultaneously in Indonesia
Vietnam's VinFast has simultaneously opened 20 electric motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia. The opening events ran July 19-25 and included test rides of the VinFast Evo, Feliz II, and Viper. The rollout covers major cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, and Medan.
Asia News Network · 7/25/2026
China's Sunra Partners With GOECO on Battery-Swap Electric Bikes for Indonesian Ride-Hailing Drivers
Chinese electric motorcycle maker Sunra has partnered with battery-swap provider GOECO in Indonesia to offer rental electric bikes targeted at ride-hailing (ojol) drivers. The bikes run on two 72V 25Ah batteries using LG 21700 NCM cells, claiming a range of about 120 km per full charge, with app-based remote locking and GPS tracking. The tie-up was announced in Jakarta on July 24.
Kompas.com · 7/24/2026
Vietnam Motorcycle Market Grows 6.1% in H1 2026 as New Models Flood In
Vietnam’s five VAMM members sold 1,367,552 motorcycles in the first half of 2026, up 6.1% year on year and averaging about 7,600 units per day. The figure excludes electric makers such as VinFast and Yadea, unofficial distribution and imported large motorcycles, while new sport bikes, scooters and EVs continue to enter the market.
Thanh Niên · 7/24/2026
Electric Brand Yadea to Launch NMAX-Look-Alike Scooter "GT Grand Touring" in Indonesia
Chinese electric two-wheeler giant Yadea will launch a new electric scooter, the GT Grand Touring, in Indonesia. According to local media, its design is reminiscent of Yamaha's popular NMAX scooter. The model is aimed squarely at Southeast Asia's growing electric scooter market.
Otoplus · 7/24/2026
Vietnamese Electric Scooter Makers Ramp Up Launches Ahead of the New School Year
VinFast unveiled two new premium electric scooters, the Kinet and Kyo, on July 20, offering customers a choice between outright battery purchase or a battery-swap subscription. VinFast also launched the entry-level Amio S2 priced at VNĐ12 million aimed at students aged 16+, as rivals Honda, Yadea and Đạt Bike expand competing student-targeted lineups.
Việt Nam News · 7/24/2026
Honda to Locally Produce UC3 Electric Scooter in Vietnam, Mass Production Set to Start in September
Honda is reportedly set to begin local production of its fixed-battery UC3 electric scooter at a plant in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, as early as September. The move shifts production from an originally planned Thai facility, as Hanoi's low-emission zone introduced in July helps drive adoption of electric two-wheelers.
BigGo Finance · 7/23/2026
Is EV Worth It? Part 2: The Fixed-Battery Answer — Reading Honda's UC3 by the Numbers
Swappable or fixed? Honda's fixed-battery commuter UC3, launched in Thailand and Vietnam, offers one answer to the infrastructure debate around electric two-wheelers. This installment verifies the rationality of that choice with data, not sentiment.
MotoBook編集部 · 7/23/2026
Indonesia's Motorcycle Market Recovers in Q2, Ending H1 Up a Modest 0.5%
Indonesia's motorcycle market rebounded in Q2 2026 after a 4.5% Q1 decline driven by a 17.2% March slump, ending the first half up a modest 0.5% at 3.19 million units. Honda continues to dominate ahead of Yamaha and Kawasaki, while EV demand remains weak after government incentives expired without renewal.
MotorCyclesData · 7/23/2026
Thailand Commits Roughly $714 Million to Support Electrification of Motorcycle Taxis, Starting With Commercial Two-Wheelers
Thailand's government plans to invest roughly $714 million to help motorcycle taxi drivers transition to electric vehicles, according to reports. The policy targets commercial motorcycles, which log long daily operating hours, as the starting point for electrification, aiming to both ease fuel costs for drivers and cut emissions. It's drawing attention as an early regional case study.
MotoPinas.com · 7/22/2026
Malaysia's Mforce Extends Electric Motorcycle Rebate Deadline to July 31
Malaysia's largest motorcycle distributor Mforce extended its Mforce.Cas electric motorcycle rebate program deadline to July 31, 2026, after earlier pushing it from an original June 30 cutoff. The rebate offers RM2,400 off seven electric motorcycle models across three brands: Zeeho, Yadea and QJ Motor. Buyers register on the Mforce.Cas website, submit an application listing up to three preferred models, and receive a QR code to redeem at authorized dealers. The rebate runs independently of the government's MARiiCas scheme and is open to all Malaysian consumers regardless of income level.
SoyaCincau · 7/22/2026
Vietnam's Domestic EV Makers Aim to Grow Share of Motorcycle Market, Challenging Honda's Stronghold
Vietnamese electric motorcycle manufacturers are reportedly aiming to capture a larger share of the domestic motorcycle market. Local EV makers are going on the offensive in a market long dominated by gasoline bikes, with tightening urban emissions rules and strong demand driving the shift to electrification. Attention now turns to the fate of Honda's stronghold.
Tuoi Tre News · 7/21/2026
VinFast Opens 20 Electric Two-Wheeler Showrooms in Indonesia
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has opened 20 new electric motorcycle showrooms in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest two-wheeler market. The move rapidly expands its sales network in a country with massive two-wheeler demand, positioning it to ride the wave of electrification.
Paul Tan · 7/21/2026
Honda's Cheap $1,100 Electric Scooter Could Be Its Next Global Play
Honda's new UC3, a basic electric scooter positioned as a Super Cub successor, is reportedly being lined up for production in Vietnam at around $1,100. The affordable EV could serve as the starting point for Honda's broader global strategy in emerging markets.
RideApart · 7/21/2026
Voltai Builds the Philippines' Largest Motorcycle Battery-Swap Network, Tackling Electric Two-Wheeler Charging Challenges
Voltai has launched what is now one of the Philippines' largest motorcycle battery-swap networks. It's an attempt to solve the problem of charging wait times by swapping out entire battery packs, and the move supports the electrification of the Philippines — where two-wheelers are a primary mode of transport — from the infrastructure side.
Fuel Cells Works · 7/20/2026
VinFast Launches Electric Scooters 'Kyo' and 'Kinet' in Vietnam—From 30 Million VND
On July 20, VinFast launched two new electric scooters, the Kyo and Kinet, in Vietnam. The Kyo starts at 31.9 million VND with a battery lease plan (37.5 million including battery), while the Kinet is priced at 42.5 million VND (55.08 million including two batteries). Both support swappable batteries, offering a maximum range of 160km with two batteries installed, and feature a TFT display and smart key.
Dân trí (VN) · 7/20/2026
VinFast Unveils Electric Scooters 'Kinet' and 'Kyo' With 160km Range and Large Storage
VinFast has unveiled two electric scooters, the 'Kinet' and 'Kyo'. Both claim up to 160km of range on a single charge, with storage capacity said to exceed that of the Honda SH Mode. They are positioned as practicality-focused electric scooters for the commuter market.
Vietnam.vn · 7/20/2026
Bangkok Launches Project to Promote Electric Motorcycle Taxis
Thailand's capital, Bangkok, has launched a project to promote the adoption of electric motorcycle taxis. By converting motorcycle taxis — an indispensable mode of transport for residents — to electric power, the initiative aims to reduce urban air pollution and ease the cost burden on drivers. It's emblematic of the broader electrification of urban transport across Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Plus · 7/20/2026
VinFast Opens 20 Electric Motorcycle Dealerships Across Indonesia at Once, Expanding Its Green Ecosystem
Vietnam's VinFast has simultaneously opened 20 official electric motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest motorcycle market. The openings, held July 19-25 across major cities including Jakarta, Bandung, and Medan, also gave visitors a chance to try the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper.
Malay Mail · 7/18/2026
VinFast Launches Three Electric Scooters in Indonesia From Around 17 Million Rupiah, Backed by a 20-Site Network
Vietnam's VinFast has launched three electric scooter models in Indonesia, starting at roughly 17 million rupiah (about ¥160,000). The company has already built a 20-location dealer network in the country, marking a serious push into Southeast Asia's largest motorcycle market.
Otorider · 7/18/2026
VinFast Launches Three Swappable-Battery Electric Motorcycles in Indonesia
Vietnam's VinFast has launched three swappable-battery electric motorcycles — the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper — in Indonesia, priced from roughly IDR 17.5 million to 22 million. The company is rolling out 20 authorized dealers nationwide in July, stepping up its push into Southeast Asia.
Tempo.co · 7/18/2026
Vietnam's VinFast Launches Electric Motorcycles in Indonesia, Opens 20 Dealerships at Once
Vietnam's VinFast has launched electric motorcycles in Indonesia, with pricing announced alongside the opening of 20 dealerships across the country. It marks a full-scale entry by the Vietnamese EV upstart into one of Southeast Asia's largest markets.
Google News (SEA) · 7/18/2026
Indonesia Considers Rolling Out Domestically Made Electric Motorcycles — A National Strategy to Cut Fuel Use in a Huge Market
Local outlet The Star reports that Indonesia is considering rolling out domestically produced (locally manufactured) electric motorcycles. It is part of a government effort to reduce fuel consumption in the country's massive motorcycle market, positioning locally built electric motorcycles as a strategic mobility initiative. The move draws attention as a signal of how electrification may unfold in Southeast Asia's largest market.
The Star · 7/18/2026
Indonesia to Launch Domestically Made Electric Motorcycle Soon, President Prabowo Says — Sales Within Weeks
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced on July 17 that the country will soon launch a 'domestically made electric motorcycle,' promising a launch within weeks. The government is preparing subsidies this year for 100,000 electric cars and 100,000 electric motorcycles, positioning the move as part of a larger goal to gradually replace roughly 120 million gasoline-powered motorcycles with electric ones over the next three to four years.
MOTOR Plus (ID) · 7/18/2026