Over the past 24 hours, the green tourism market in Hoi An has witnessed a dramatic shift in electric motorbike rental services. Below are the 5 latest updates and critical notes for tourists when renting e-motorbikes in this heritage city.
The transition to electric motorbikes utilizing battery-swapping technology is currently leading the market in Hoi An. Today, a coalition of major local rental companies announced a partnership with EV startup Selex Motors to deploy 150 smart e-motorbikes to serve tourists. Renters no longer have to worry about the typical 3-4 hours of charging time. Instead, it takes less than 2 minutes to exchange batteries at 5 newly activated automatic battery-swapping stations located on major routes: Hai Ba Trung, Cua Dai, and near the Ancient Town. This breakthrough solution ensures seamless journeys from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary or the Bay Mau Nipa Palm Forest.
To stimulate sustainable tourism, major e-motorbike rental agencies in Hoi An have simultaneously launched massive promotions starting today. Notably, VinFast Evo200 Lite rental packages feature a 15% discount for rentals of 2 days or more, bringing the rate down to just 120,000 VND/day (including battery and 2 standard helmets). In addition, free vehicle delivery within a 5km radius of the Ancient Town center and 24/7 roadside assistance have been fully committed by rental agencies to optimize customer experience.
The Hoi An City Government has recently issued an official directive regarding vehicle management in the heritage core zone. Tourists renting electric motorbikes must note that pedestrian streets inside the Ancient Town remain strictly off-limits to all motorized vehicles (including electric motorbikes) during restricted hours. Specifically, in the surrounding buffer zones, the speed limit for e-motorbikes is restricted to 20 km/h to guarantee pedestrian safety. Visitors must strictly adhere to road signs to avoid administrative fines ranging from 300,000 VND to 500,000 VND.
A quick survey of major rental hubs in Hoi An reveals that over 60% of their electric motorbike fleets have been upgraded to the next-generation VinFast Evo200 Lite. With an impressive range of up to 205 km on a single charge, this model completely eliminates the anxiety of running out of power when traveling to distant suburban spots like An Bang Beach or traditional craft villages. Renters are highly advised to check the battery capacity displayed on the digital dashboard before taking off.
Starting today, the Quang Nam Tourism Association, in cooperation with rental operators, has enforced a strict policy: 100% of rental electric motorbikes must have valid compulsory civil liability insurance. Upon receiving the vehicle, tourists must ask the owner for the insurance certificate (either physical or digital format). Additionally, renters should thoroughly inspect the front and rear disc brakes, turn signals, and tire tread wear to ensure a safe journey and prevent any potential legal complications in the event of an accident.
17-07-26 13:15:22
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