Honda, LG to roll out swap scooter network in Hanoi
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- Honda and LG Energy Solution signed an MoU with Hanoi to launch a battery‑swap network for electric two‑wheelers in Q3 2026, targeting ~50 stations and ~500 scooters.
- LG Energy Solution will supply 2170 cylindrical cells and manage swap‑station operations, safety systems, and battery‑life services for the pilot.
- Honda will provide the electric two‑wheelers and its Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe) swappable‑battery platform and hardware.
- Hanoi city officials will handle permits, local coordination, and policy support for the project.
- Vietnam is seen as a critical Southeast Asian market for electric two‑wheelers, with government policies encouraging electrification and high urban scooter usage.
Why it matters: Urban commuters in Hanoi will gain rapid, low‑cost rides through 500 electric scooters and 50 swap stations by 2026, helping Vietnam meet its emissions‑reduction targets.
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