Over the past 24 hours, data from major rental agencies in Hoi An, such as Hoi An EV Rental and EcoGo, revealed a 35% spike in electric scooter inquiries and bookings compared to the same period last week. Tourists, especially international visitors from South Korea and Europe, are increasingly choosing electric scooters over traditional gasoline bikes to explore the narrow alleys and outskirts of the Ancient Town, aiming to minimize noise and preserve the clean atmosphere of this World Heritage site.
The most notable event today is the expansion of next-generation smart battery-swapping stations along the main routes leading to An Bang and Cua Dai beaches. Instead of waiting 3 to 4 hours for a full charge at hotels, tourists renting electric scooters (especially models from Selex Motors and Dat Bike) can now swap a depleted battery for a fully charged one in under 2 minutes at automated battery cabinets via a mobile app. This ensures an uninterrupted journey between Hoi An and Da Nang, offering a range of up to 150km per swap.
In response to Hoi An's 'Green Tourism Week', major electric scooter rental companies have launched the 'Eco-Green Golden Hour' promotional campaign. Specifically, tourists booking online between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM will receive an immediate 20% discount on rental fees, bringing the price down to just 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND per day depending on the model. This package also includes free vehicle delivery within a 5km radius of the Ancient Town center and the first 2 battery swaps free of charge at partner stations.
The latest updates from Hoi An local authorities remind tourists of the designated pedestrian-only streets where motorized vehicles are prohibited during specific hours. However, electric scooters under 4kW and electric bicycles are still prioritized on certain bypass roads around the edge of the Ancient Town. Travelers are highly recommended to choose rental providers that offer GPS-enabled maps with integrated restricted-zone alerts to avoid entering pedestrian streets during prohibited hours, ensuring a smooth and civil trip.
Today, the self-sufficient travel community actively shared a green itinerary connecting Hoi An Ancient Town - Tra Que Vegetable Village - Bay Mau Coconut Forest. With a total round-trip distance of about 25km, this is the perfect route to experience next-generation electric scooters. Travelers shared that the electric scooters operate extremely quietly, preserving the peaceful countryside atmosphere of Hoi An's rural areas and waterways while significantly cutting down on transport costs compared to traditional taxis.
21-07-26 13:15:19
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