Electric two-wheeler sales rise in Pakistan and Vietnam — OilPrice
Sales of electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds are growing in Pakistan and Vietnam amid high fuel prices. As OilPrice reports, electric two-wheelers are becoming cheaper to operate for many users, although their initial price may be higher than that of gasoline models.
Pakistan’s market
According to analytics company Motorcycles Data, sales of electric two-wheelers in Pakistan increased by 173% in the first half of 2026. Motorcycles account for about 80% of vehicles on the country’s roads. Models from approximately 84 companies are available on the Pakistani market, while venture-funded startups are emerging alongside traditional electric vehicle manufacturers.
Government subsidies are also contributing to growing demand. A significant share of electric motorcycles on the market comes from China, while some companies install Chinese electric motors on locally produced motorcycles.
Vietnam and manufacturers
In Vietnam, demand for electric two-wheelers is supported by urban traffic congestion and restrictions on gasoline motorcycles. A low-emission zone operates in central Hanoi, where the use of gasoline motorcycles is restricted on weekends. VinFast delivered 143,136 electric motorcycles and electric bicycles in the first quarter of 2026, up 219% from the same period in 2025.
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In July, Honda Motor announced plans to begin production of the UC3 electric motorcycle in Vietnam this year. The company plans to establish production capacity in the northern province of Phu Tho. Honda Vietnam CEO Sayaka Arai said that consumers’ transition to electric transport is happening faster than the company expected.
African charging solutions
Chinese manufacturer TAILG, together with Ghanaian battery-swapping network operator Kofa, has developed the TK90 electric motorcycle for the African market. The model has a removable lithium battery, and its operating costs have been reduced by approximately 30%, according to the companies’ estimate. The TK90 is already available in Kenya and Tanzania.
TAILG is also testing solar panels on outdoor battery-swapping cabinets in Africa. Such solutions could expand the use of electric motorcycles in areas with insufficient charging infrastructure.
