Key facts
- TMT Motors, a Vietnamese truck maker, is launching a two-seat electric microcar.
- The vehicle, named Nano S05, will be priced at 148 million dong ($5,650).
- This price point makes it one of the cheapest electric vehicles in Vietnam.
Vietnamese truck maker TMT Motors is set to launch the Nano S05, a two-seat electric microcar priced at $5,650. The vehicle targets urban commuters and is comparable in price to a premium motorbike.

The introduction of an affordable EV like the Nano S05 could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Vietnam, particularly among urban commuters seeking cost-effective transportation alternatives to premium motorbikes.
TMT Motors, a Vietnamese truck manufacturer that also assembles vehicles for India's Tata Motors and China's Sinotruk, is preparing to launch a two-seat electric microcar. The vehicle, named the Nano S05, will be priced at 148 million dong ($5,650), positioning it as one of the most affordable EVs in Vietnam. The Nano S05 is specifically designed for urban commuters and its price is comparable to that of a premium motorbike in the country.