Vietnamese electric vehicle maker Vinfast has filed design patents in India for two new electric two-wheelers – the Viper electric scooter and an electric motorcycle, which appear to be based on the Sulad concept introduced earlier this year. The latest filing indicates that the company’s India strategy may extend beyond the three electric scooters it had previously planned to introduce.
Patent filed for Viper e-scooter
The newly filed patent closely matches the VinFast wiper currently sold in Vietnam. Unlike the earlier patent filed in June 2026, which included some styling differences, the latest design mirrors the production model with its sharp, angular bodywork, five-spoke alloy wheels, hub-mounted electric motor and overall silhouette.
The current generation VinFast Viper is equipped with a 4.8 kWh battery pack with a 3 kW hub-mounted electric motor, providing an urban-centric electric mobility solution.
Electric motorcycle based on Sulad concept
The second patent filing is for an electric motorcycle that closely resembles the VinFast Sulaad concept, which was showcased earlier this year as part of the company’s future electric motorcycle portfolio.
While VinFast has not officially revealed technical specifications for the concept, reports from Vietnamese media suggest that the production model could have an electric motor of up to 50 kW and a top speed of around 130 km/h.
India expansion plans
VinFast had earlier announced plans to enter India’s electric two-wheeler market in 2026, with three electric scooter models from its Vietnam portfolio under consideration for launch.
The filing of design patents for both the Viper electric scooter and the Sulaad-based electric motorcycle suggests that the company’s India product roadmap may be more extensive than originally outlined.
VinFast has not yet confirmed the launch timeline or technical specifications for either model in India. However, the latest patent filing indicates the company’s intention to strengthen its presence in the country’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler segment.
