The Chinese ‘Bigwigs’ with Their Super-Sodium Battery Tech: An Ambitious Venture for 350,000 Electric Motorcycles in Vietnam

On August 16, Tailg officially launched its 10th global factory in Vietnam. The new facility is located in Hung Yen province, spanning an area of 40,000 square meters, with an annual production capacity of 350,000 vehicles. This makes it a significant supplier of products to crucial overseas markets for the company.

Tailg, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, was established in 2003 and specializes in two and three-wheeled electric vehicles, along with related services such as charging and battery swapping.

As of now, the company boasts over 35,000 stores, exporting its products to nearly 100 countries. With the addition of the new factory in Vietnam, they now have 10 manufacturing plants worldwide, resulting in a global production capacity of 15 million vehicles per year. Their strong focus on research and development has led to the acquisition of more than 1000 patents.

Tailg has partnered with prominent companies such as Huawei, Emart, and Zero Motorcycles.

Tailg offers a diverse range of products, including electric motorcycles, e-bikes, three-wheeled electric vehicles, and electric scooters, catering to the needs of various customer segments. These products are equipped with unique technologies developed by Tailg.

One such innovation is their super-sodium battery technology, which offers an extended range of 115 km at a speed of 25 km/h, exceptional durability (2000 cycles), superior cold resistance, and water resistance. This technology is a result of a collaboration between Tailg and Super Sodium New Energy.

While initially focusing on the Chinese market, Tailg has gradually ventured into international markets to expand its reach. However, they have encountered challenges, especially in the US market, with a series of increased tariffs.

Most recently, the Biden administration imposed a 100% import tariff on electric vehicles produced by Chinese manufacturers. In Europe, the European Commission initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese e-bike imports in 2017, and they are now considering imposing higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China, creating potential future hurdles for Tailg.

As a result, the company is strategically expanding its presence in Southeast Asia while solidifying its domestic position. Tailg has been actively investing in Southeast Asia since early 2024, opening factories in Indonesia and Vietnam and partnering with over 400 stores in Cambodia for product distribution as of May.

Previously, Tailg entered the Vietnamese market in 2022 through a pilot project for two-wheeled electric vehicles, in collaboration with the United Nations.

The new factory in Hung Yen is expected to enhance Tailg’s presence in Vietnam and lay the foundation for expansion into other Southeast Asian countries, gradually achieving the company’s globalization goals.

However, in the Vietnamese market, Tailg will face established competitors in the electric vehicle sector, including Vinfast, Datbike, Yadea, and Dibao, as it strives to capture market share in the coming years.