The most prominent news in the past 24 hours is the expansion of the rapid battery-swapping station network at key locations across Hoi An. Major electric scooter rental companies have partnered with Selex Motors and local EV brands to set up over 12 automated, 24/7 battery-swapping hubs around the Ancient Town, An Bang Beach, Tra Que Vegetable Village, and Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Tourists renting e-scooters now take less than 2 minutes to swap a fully charged battery, eliminating range anxiety and the need to wait hours for a recharge.
Hoi An authorities have just issued a new directive encouraging tourists and locals to transition to green transportation to protect the tranquility of the World Cultural Heritage site. Buffer zones around the ancient town are now prioritizing bicycles and electric motorbikes. Seizing this trend, local accommodations from homestays to 5-star resorts have partnered with rental agencies to provide e-scooters directly at their lobbies, driving self-drive e-scooter rental rates up by over 45% compared to last month.
To promote sustainable tourism, a coalition of Hoi An e-scooter rental enterprises has launched a massive promotional campaign starting today. Tourists booking electric scooters online or scanning QR codes at tourist information hubs will enjoy a 20% to 30% discount. Standard rental rates ranging from 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND per day are now reduced to just 110,000 VND to 140,000 VND per day, including insurance and free on-site technical support.
To meet the rising demand for unique check-in photos among younger tourists in Hoi An, rental agencies have introduced a new fleet of vintage-designed electric scooters (classic Vespa styles and soft pastel-colored models). Despite their retro aesthetics, these scooters are equipped with powerful next-gen electric motors, smart GPS tracking, and spacious storage. This trend is quickly going viral on TikTok and Instagram, as tourists can capture stunning photos against Hoi An’s historic yellow walls without emitting any smoke.
The Quang Nam Tourism Association, in coordination with Hoi An travel agencies, has officially launched self-drive eco-tours using battery-swapping electric scooters. The tour itinerary guides visitors through scenic paths to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, farming activities in Tra Que, and local culinary experiences. The whisper-quiet operation of electric scooters allows tourists to immerse themselves in nature peacefully without disturbing the local ecosystem or daily community life.
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