Over the past 24 hours, the Hoi An tourism market has recorded strong shifts towards sustainable tourism models, particularly the boom in next-generation electric motorbike rental services utilizing fast battery-swapping technology.
The Hoi An People's Committee, in coordination with leading EV service providers, officially announced the "Green Journey" project. The project deploys 500 next-generation electric motorbikes (mainly Selex Camel and Dat Bike Weaver models) into the automatic rental system around the ancient town. The highlight is that all these vehicles utilize modern lithium-ion battery technology, allowing continuous operation without worrying about long charging times.
To completely resolve tourists' range anxiety, a network of 10 rapid battery-swapping stations officially went operational in the last 24 hours. These stations are strategically located at key spots: An Bang Beach, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, and along Tran Hung Dao street. The battery swap time is optimized to under 120 seconds (2 minutes), ensuring tourists' heritage exploration remains uninterrupted.
To stimulate green tourism, an alliance of electric motorbike rental shops in Hoi An (including Hoi An Bike Rental, Eco Go, and Green Ride) has simultaneously launched the "Eco-Hoi An" promotion running until the end of the season. Tourists scanning QR codes at local homestays and hotels will instantly receive a 20% discount on daily rentals (bringing prices down to just 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND/day for high-end electric scooters) along with free travel insurance.
Rental apps in Hoi An have updated to the latest version, integrating directly with KakaoTalk for South Korean tourists, as well as international digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay for Western travelers. Visitors can now scan a QR code via their smartphones to unlock the bikes (keyless), track real-time battery status, and locate the nearest battery-swapping stations via GPS.
The latest statistics from the Quang Nam Tourism Association over the past day indicate that up to 35% of South Korean tourists visiting Hoi An actively switched from traditional petrol scooters to renting electric motorbikes. Eco-friendliness, noiseless operation, modern fashionable designs perfect for taking photos, and the convenience of rapid battery-swapping are the primary drivers of this green consumption trend in the ancient town.
07-07-26 13:15:26
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