Vinfast has filed design patents in India for two electric two-wheelers – the Viper e-scooter and what appears to be an electric motorcycle based on the Sulad concept revealed earlier this year. The filings suggest Vinfast is expanding its India product plans beyond the three electric scooters it had previously indicated it would bring to the country.
- A sporty-looking scooter resembling the Viper was patented in India in June 2026
- Scooter in the latest patent filing is a much closer match to the Viper sold in Vietnam
Vinfast Viper and new electric motorcycle details
Electric motorcycle appears to be based on the Sulad concept revealed earlier this year
We had reported that a sporty-looking scooter resembling the Vinfast Viper had been patented in India in June, although at the time we noted a few visual differences, including a twin-pod headlight instead of the Viper’s single-piece unit and more rounded body panels. The scooter in the latest patent filing is a much closer match to the Viper sold in Vietnam, with its angular styling, five-spoke alloy wheels, hub-mounted motor and overall silhouette closely mirroring the production model. The current-generation Viper is equipped with a 4.8kWh battery and a 3kW hub-mounted motor.
The electric motorcycle patent is the more intriguing of the two. Based on its design, it appears to resemble the Vinfast Sulad concept that the brand unveiled earlier this year as part of its broader electric motorcycle strategy. While Vinfast has not released any technical specifications for the concept, Vietnamese media reports suggest it could be powered by a motor producing up to 50kW and have a top speed of around 130kph.
Vinfast had stated earlier this year that it planned to launch electric scooters in India in 2026 and had identified three models from its Vietnam line-up as candidates for our market. With both the Viper and an electric motorcycle now patented in India, the company’s two-wheeler plans for the country appear to be broader than initially indicated. Vinfast has not announced a launch timeline for either model, and we will update this story as more information becomes available.
Ved Janve
Dinshaw Magol
