Honda, a leading gasoline motorcycle brand in Vietnam for decades, has officially announced its plan to launch its electric motorcycle battery swap system in Vietnam by 2026.
This initiative is part of Honda’s global electrification strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality. Vietnam’s selection as the next destination after markets like Japan and India underscores its significance in the regional electric vehicle (EV) landscape.
Honda’s system features the intelligent, removable Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e:) batteries, integrated into automated Power Pack Exchanger e: stations. The core innovation allows electric motorcycle users to swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones in just minutes at any station.
This battery-swapping model not only offers convenience but also addresses two major barriers to EV adoption: limited range and long charging times. Honda plans to establish a dense, reliable energy network by strategically placing swap stations at accessible public locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, parking lots, and authorized dealerships.
Honda’s electric models in Vietnam utilizing this battery-swapping technology include the CUV e:, launched in October 2024, and the Benly e: delivery bike. Currently, 18 Honda dealerships also support battery swaps.
Prior to Honda, VinFast has already implemented this model nationwide.
The race to build battery-swapping infrastructure isn’t exclusive to Honda. Several major automakers and tech companies in Vietnam recognize its importance and are actively expanding their networks.
VinFast, through its subsidiary V-Green, is aggressively scaling its battery-swapping stations, targeting 50,000 stations this year. Selex Motor, a Hanoi-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has also invested heavily in its swapping network, with approximately 100 stations operational as of August.
Major cities are also facilitating this transition. In Ho Chi Minh City, the Department of Construction has proposed a plan to the People’s Committee for the installation of 20,000 battery-swapping stations on eligible sidewalks, leveraging public-private partnerships.
Consumers stand to benefit significantly if more automakers adopt this battery-swapping model.
Previously, the Department of Construction received investment proposals from Great Wealth and V-Green to install charging stations and battery-swapping cabinets. Both companies pledged to deploy a total of 20,000 cabinets on suitable sidewalks, with completion expected by Q1/2026.
If approved and successfully implemented, this initiative will be a significant catalyst, setting new standards for energy infrastructure and accelerating the city’s transition to clean transportation.
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