Roywell EEC Adult Racing Electric Motorcycle Motocross 11000W/20kW Peak Power Mid-Drive 96V112Ah Battery
- Peak Power: 20kW Mid-Drive
- Top Speed: 130 km/h
- Peak Torque: 460 N.m
- Battery Tech: 96V 112Ah Removable
Engineered for Tropical Monsoon Durability, Heavy Last-Mile Payloads, High-Speed Urban Commuting, and Commercial Swapping Compatibility
Why Removable Batteries and Swapping Infrastructure Are Mandatory for Vietnam’s Urban Mobility Transition
Vietnam represents one of the densest two-wheeler markets on earth. With over 72 million registered motorcycles serving a population of nearly 100 million, two-wheelers account for over 90% of all daily personal journeys and last-mile commercial deliveries across metropolitan hubs like Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hai Phong. However, under the Vietnamese Government’s **Directive No. 87/2023** and commitments made at COP26 (aiming for Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050), Vietnam has embarked on an aggressive electrification timeline. Major urban centers are preparing to restrict internal combustion engine (ICE) motorbikes from central business districts by 2030, triggering unprecedented demand for commercial-grade electric motorcycles.
For B2B importers, fleet operators (Grab, Gojek, ShopeeFood, Be Group), regional distributors, and OEM buyers, navigating the supply chain for **removable battery electric motorcycles** requires a granular understanding of localized operating conditions. Fixed-battery electric vehicles face severe infrastructural bottlenecks in Vietnam due to high-density apartment living (where charging outlets are unavailable in multi-story parking basements) and intense commercial fleet uptime demands. **Swappable and removable battery technology** provides the definitive solution: enabling riders to carry lightweight lithium packs into homes or offices for charging, or swap depleted batteries in under 30 seconds at commercial battery-swapping kiosks.
Unlike Western European or North American EV deployment scenarios, electric motorcycles operating in Vietnam must survive severe street flooding during the tropical monsoon season (May to November). Floodwaters routinely reach depths of 30cm to 50cm in urban districts. Suppliers serving Vietnam must engineer mid-drive motors and removable battery enclosures to strict **IP67 or IP68 ingress protection standards**, equipped with anti-corrosive connectors and hermetically sealed BMS units to prevent thermal runaway caused by moisture intrusion.
When analyzing manufacturers and suppliers serving Vietnam, purchasing managers must align technical specifications with four critical market trends currently defining the Southeast Asian electric mobility corridor:
Gig-economy logistics platforms demand heavy-payload (300kg–400kg) electric mopeds and scooters capable of running 150km–200km per day via dual removable LiFePO4 or NCM battery configurations.
Consortiums and independent operators are standardizing battery dimensions (e.g., 60V 20Ah / 72V 30Ah packs) with uniform CAN-bus communication protocols, allowing inter-brand battery swapping across urban networks.
Importing fully built units (CBU) into Vietnam incurs higher import tariffs. Top manufacturers support Completely Knocked Down (CKD) or Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) kits to leverage ASEAN-China FTA preferential duties (Form E).
The following technical breakdown contrasts key engineering metrics across primary removable battery motorcycle classes serving the Vietnamese market:
| Vehicle Category | Motor Drive Type | Battery Chemistry | Top Speed & Range | IP Water Protection | Primary Vietnam Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Power Mid-Drive Racing/Commuter | 11kW - 20kW Mid-Drive | 96V 112Ah Lithium NCM | 130 km/h | 140 km | IP67 Enclosed | Suburban Highway & Performance Commuting |
| Commercial Cargo 3-Wheel Utility | 2000W - 4000W Rear Axle | 60V/72V Swappable LFP | 45-60 km/h | 100 km | IP67 Battery / IP65 Hub | Heavy Last-Mile Cargo & Express Courier |
| Smart Urban Commuter Moped | 800W - 2000W Hub Motor | 48V/60V 20Ah Dual Pack | 50-70 km/h | 80-110 km | IP66 Waterproofing | Student Commute, Ride-Hailing, City Daily |
| Sharing / Fleet Swappable Platform | 1500W Brushless Hub | 60V 24Ah Standardized Pack | 50 km/h | 75 km per pack | IP68 Smart Lock | Commercial Ride-Sharing & Short Rental |
When selecting a manufacturing partner or wholesale supplier for Vietnam, B2B procurement professionals must evaluate suppliers based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) standards, verifying manufacturing capability, QC lab testing, and local homologation support.
High-end models, such as British café racer-inspired electric motorcycles and performance mid-drive racing platforms (e.g., 20kW peak power systems with 460 N.m torque), demand precision engineering. Suppliers must integrate dual-battery parallel discharge systems with intelligent Battery Management Systems (BMS) that automatically balance voltages across dual packs, preventing current imbalance during high-acceleration overtakes on Vietnamese expressways.
Ambient temperatures in Southern Vietnam frequently exceed 40°C during peak summer months. Low-quality lithium cells experience accelerated capacity degradation under elevated thermal stress. Leading OEMs utilize grade-A Automotive LiFePO4 cells or NMC pouch cells with aluminum-sleeved heat dissipation housings, maintaining cycle lives exceeding 2,000 to 3,000 full charge-discharge cycles.
For rental and delivery fleets in HCMC and Hanoi, remote monitoring is crucial. Premium suppliers install 4G LTE IoT modules directly into the vehicle's controller network, transmitting real-time state of charge (SoC), GPS location, tilt alarms, battery health diagnostics, and remote immobilizer commands to web dashboards and mobile applications.
To maximize commercial ROI, electric motorcycle designs must directly match the operational environment of Vietnamese cities and provinces:
Importing two-wheeled electric vehicles into Vietnam requires strict compliance with national technical regulations administered by the **Vietnam Register (Cục Đăng kiểm Việt Nam)**:
Essential Insights for OEM Sourcing, Battery Regulations, and Vehicle Distribution in Vietnam
Removable batteries solve two major infrastructure challenges in Vietnam: lack of dedicated garage charging outlets in high-density urban apartments, and downtime for commercial delivery fleets. Riders can easily carry lightweight lithium packs inside to charge via standard 220V wall outlets, or swap depleted packs at battery stations in under 30 seconds, eliminating 3 to 5 hours of stationary charging wait time.
Tropical rainstorms frequently flood roads in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi up to 30-50 cm. To prevent water damage, high-quality electric motorcycles use IP67 or IP68 hermetically sealed battery enclosures and mid-drive or hub motors with double-lip oil seals and waterproof cable connectors. This ensures continuous operation through standing floodwaters without short-circuiting.
Importing Completely Built-Up (CBU) electric motorcycles into Vietnam incurs higher import duty rates and special consumption taxes. Sourcing Completely Knocked Down (CKD) or Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) component kits allows local Vietnamese assembly plants to take advantage of lower component tariffs, while benefiting from preferential Form E tariff rates under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement.
All road-legal electric motorcycles in Vietnam must pass QCVN 14:2015/BGTVT for vehicle safety and QCVN 68:2013/BGTVT for traction battery safety. Suppliers must provide comprehensive factory test reports, UN38.3 battery transport certificates, MSDS sheets, and technical schematics to assist local importers with homologation approval.
Yes. Experienced OEM manufacturers can customize battery pack dimensions, handle designs, discharge plug interfaces (e.g., Chogori, Anderson, or custom pin layouts), and CAN-bus / RS485 communication protocols to ensure complete plug-and-play compatibility with third-party swapping cabinets across Vietnam.
Enterprise sourcing programs typically include a 2-year to 3-year warranty on core components (lithium battery, mid-drive motor, smart controller) and guarantee 1% to 2% complimentary wearing spare parts (brake pads, levers, lighting units, switches) shipped alongside CKD/CBU container loads.
Connect directly with our senior EV engineering and trade procurement specialists. Get customized OEM/ODM quotes, technical spec sheets, QCVN certification guidance, and CKD assembly solutions tailored for the Vietnamese market.