But apart from the low retail prices, VinFast is banking on the lower operating costs of its e-scooters compared to ICE motorcycles. The Vietnamese brand says riders can save up to P157,680 in five years with its bikes, with up to 80% lower operating costs and 90% less maintenance required. Mitsubishi promises the Pajero will have ‘authentic off-road capability’ in new teaserBased on these numbers, VinFast’s e-motorcycles should cost P0.56/kWh to run, totaling P8,064 per year. Maintenance is said to cost about P1,000 per year, bringing the total annual running cost to P9,064. VinFast’s numbers equate to roughly P31,536 in savings each year, hence the P157,680 total.