New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is expanding its plans for the Indian two-wheeler market, with a new patent filing offering a glimpse into a scooter that could be developed specifically for local buyers.

The design features a conventional scooter layout, larger wheels and a relatively simple mechanical setup, suggesting that the company could be exploring a practical offering for India's price-sensitive electric two-wheeler segment.

According to Autocar India, the latest design patent, filed in April this year, is the fifth two-wheeler design VinFast has patented in the country. The patent drawings show a scooter with a rear hub motor, 14-inch wheels, telescopic front forks and twin rear shock abso...