In the past 24 hours, Hue's tourism mobility market marked a significant leap as battery-swapping operators expanded automated swap stations across the city. Instead of waiting 3 to 8 hours for a full charge, visitors can now exchange a depleted battery pack for a fully charged one in under 2 minutes. A network of 12 swap stations along Le Loi, Hung Vuong, and the Imperial Citadel perimeter guarantees seamless travel across scenic routes.
To accommodate increasing visitor inflows, local mobility operators partnering with VinFast and GSM deployed over 150 smart electric scooters (Feliz S, Evo200) across pick-up/drop-off points near the Perfume River and Toa Kham boat pier. Boasting a travel range of up to 200 km per charge, these vehicles have become top choices for extended tours to outlying imperial tombs like Minh Mang and Gia Long.
Local rental operators (such as MotorVina and Hue Smile Travel) unveiled competitive green travel promotions. Tourists renting electric two-wheelers for two days or more receive a 15-20% discount, bringing daily rates down to 120,000 - 150,000 VND. Offers include two complimentary battery swaps, integrated passenger insurance, and a digital guide of charging and swap spots.
Hue's digital ecosystem integrated a pilot feature allowing visitors to locate, reserve, and unlock rental e-scooters directly via the Hue-S app. Tourists can scan QR codes at partner hotels, inspect battery levels in real-time, and release vehicles instantly without leaving physical passport or ID deposits.
Industry data over the past 24 hours reveals that over 30 heritage boutique hotels and homestays across Kim Long and Vy Da signed fleet conversion agreements, replacing conventional combustion motorbikes with swappable-battery electric scooters. Zero-emission travel is rapidly establishing itself as the standard for eco-conscious tourism in Hue.
18-10-26 12:15:49
