Compared to gasoline-powered motorcycles, which have long been established and recognized for their durability, electric motorcycles using batteries have only become widespread in the market in recent years. This has left many consumers questioning their longevity.
After approximately two years of deployment, several electric motorcycles in the Xanh SM service fleet have surpassed the 100,000 km milestone. This is a significant figure, rarely achieved by conventional vehicles in such a short period.
So, how does the quality of VinFast vehicles hold up after 100,000 km, particularly the battery—the most valuable single component of an electric vehicle?
Trip: 48.4 km; Battery Level: 51%.
The above image was captured by the author while using the Xanh SM service. This particular vehicle is a Feliz S model, with a maximum range of 198 km per charge (as declared). The driver mentioned that this vehicle is one of the earliest models, in operation since Xanh SM’s launch—approximately two years ago.
A notable detail in this image is the odometer reading (ODO), which has reached 99,999.9 km. The driver shared that the vehicle achieved this milestone some time ago, though the exact timeframe is unclear.
Trip: 50 km; Battery Level: 49%.
However, two more significant figures on the dashboard are the battery level and the Trip meter (which records the distance traveled since the last ignition).
In the first image, the vehicle has traveled 48.4 km with a battery level of 51%; in the second image, the Trip meter reads 50 km, and the battery level is at 49%. It’s important to note that the vehicle was operating in Sport mode and carrying two passengers (approximately 140 kg), which increases energy consumption compared to standard operating conditions.
Under these conditions, the vehicle consumes about 1% of battery per kilometer. This suggests that, if driven until the battery is depleted, the vehicle could cover approximately 100 km. Notably, this performance is achieved after the vehicle has already traveled at least 100,000 km.
The Xanh SM driver and the vehicle in question.
The driver mentioned that he covers approximately 200 km daily, totaling 6,000 km monthly, or over 70,000 km annually.
Regarding battery performance after prolonged use, the driver noted that the battery has degraded, but the loss is insignificant. Initially, each charge allowed for about 110 km of travel; currently, after more than a year of use, each charge permits over 100 km.
Illustrative image.
He also mentioned that his first vehicle (also a Feliz S) encountered GPS issues at around 40,000 km and was replaced with the current vehicle, which had an ODO of over 4,000 km at the time.
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