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  1. New e-motorcycle subsidies arrive in Pakistan

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    Source: Daily Capital, Phone World, Minute Mirror

    Pakistan has introduced incentives designed to boost electric motorcycle uptake among its citizens. The schemes aim to extend more affordable, eco-friendly transport to those most in need, including students, women and people with low income.

    New national initiatives have been recently launched under the Pakistan Accelerated Vehicle Electrification (PAVE) program, providing subsidies and interest-free instalment plans for the purchase of electric motorcycles to successful applicants. An additional scheme in the province of Punjab enables those who have purchased a new electric motorcycle after December 2024 to apply for subsidies.

    The initiatives – which apply to both personal vehicles, and to rickshaws or loaders – are strongly focused on enabling access to cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternatives to petrol-powered motorcycles, and are part of the government’s aims to promote electric mobility while reducing dependence on conventional-fuel vehicles. The key aims are to:

    • Reduce the cost of transport for ordinary citizens
    • Promote eco-friendly travel
    • Support students, women, delivery riders, and workers
    • Encourage the shift toward green energy and electric vehicles

    It is reported that, in the Punjab province, government officials have set a target that, by 2030, 30% of transport in the province should be electric. An expansion of the program’s budget was recently announced to allow more people to benefit, as part of this transformation plan.

  2. A great potential for e-motorcycle growth in Brazil

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    Source: Electrek

    Brazil’s motorcycle market is showing signs of a shift towards greater adoption of electric models, with factors including the expansion of charging and battery swapping infrastructure helping to support a significant transformation in the country’s transportation sector.

    Brazil has a strong motorcycle market, with figures for 2024 showing approximately 1.9 million units sold. Historically the uptake of electric models among the overall sales has been relatively modest, but figures published for the first quarter of 2024 revealed a 105% increase in the sales of electric motorcycles compared to the previous year. 3,452 units were sold, compared to 1,686 in the same period in 2023.

    Brands such as VMoto have become popular, with urban electric motorcycles designed to give commuters and utility riders long ranges. Battery-swapping start-up Vammo, headquartered in São Paulo, reported in February 2025 that it had achieved 1 million battery swaps in just over a year. It is reported to have saved its customers a total of US $1.3 million in fuel costs, as well as prevented the release of 3,050 tons of CO2 emissions. It is also worth noting that Brazil’s electricity infrastructure is predominantly green, with 90% of the grid comprising renewable sources.

    Brazil’s potential for electric motorcycle uptake has not gone unnoticed; Yamaha has announced a plan to launch and manufacture its Neo’s electric moped in Brazil, with production in Manaus.

  3. Vietnam promotes electric motorbikes to tackle escalating pollution issues

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    Source: Japan Today

    As Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi grapples with some of the world’s worst urban air quality, electric motorbikes are gaining traction as a potential solution to the city’s pollution crisis. With over 77 million petrol-powered motorbikes dominating Vietnam’s roads, the government is urging a transition to cleaner electric alternatives.

    Petrol-powered vehicles contribute significantly to Hanoi’s air pollution, with estimates from city authorities attributing over two-thirds of the smog to motorbikes. In response, the government has set a target for 25% of two-wheelers to be electric by 2030.

    Uptake of electric motorcycles and challenges

    Electric motorbikes, priced as low as $500, are gaining popularity, especially among students, who account for 80% of the market, according to transport analyst Truong Thi My Thanh. Low running costs further drive adoption. However, it is believed that older drivers remain resistant to change, due to their historical reliance on petrol motorbikes for significant periods of time.

    Charging infrastructure and battery safety concerns also present hurdles. While many users can charge vehicles at home, shared living spaces and fears stemming from incidents like a deadly Hanoi fire in 2022 deter some. Nasdaq-listed VinFast, a major e-motorbike manufacturer, has addressed these issues by installing 150,000 EV charging points nationwide.

    For riders who don’t want to spend hours at charging stations, new solutions like battery-swapping stations offer a promising alternative. Selex, a Vietnamese start-up backed by the Asian Development Bank, has introduced stations allowing riders to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones in seconds. This innovation is particularly beneficial for delivery and taxi services, which require longer operational ranges.

    Industry and policy efforts

    Vietnam’s push for electric motorbikes has attracted significant corporate and governmental attention. E-motorbike brand Selex has partnered with logistics companies like Lazada and DHL Express to integrate e-motorcycles into delivery fleets. Meanwhile, Vingroup operates a taxi service with thousands of electric vehicles.

    Selex founder Nguyen Phuoc Huu Nguyen suggested that a vehicle registration fee waiver for EVs would help “end-users see the benefits of buying an e-bike. We all understand that EVs are good for the environment. But it needs investment.”

    Transport analyst Truong Thi My Thanh highlights that while e-bikes are a step forward, Hanoi’s long-term solution requires embracing public transportation to ease gridlock. However, the rising popularity of electric motorbikes represents a critical shift toward sustainable urban mobility.

    Despite challenges, transport analyst Thanh described the growth in electric vehicle ownership as “a beacon of hope” for Hanoi’s fight against pollution.