In the past 24 hours, the focal point of Hue's tourism industry has been the expansion of Selex Motors' battery swapping network. No longer worried about charging times taking hours, tourists renting electric motorcycles in Hue can now experience 'battery ATM' technology for the first time in the Central region. Selex Motors has signed partnerships with homestays and hotels along Le Loi Street and the Vi Da area, establishing rapid swap points that take less than 2 minutes. This completely solves the range anxiety for tourists wishing to travel to distant tombs like Minh Mang or Gia Long Tombs.
Xanh SM Bike service has announced the addition of 200 VinFast Feliz S electric motorcycles to the Hue market to serve the peak summer season. Today's highlight is the 'Emission-Free Ancient Capital' promotion offering up to 30% discounts for bookings via their app. The trend for hourly and daily rentals is shifting strongly from petrol to electric vehicles thanks to 40% lower operating costs and integrated GPS features, helping tourists navigate Hue's characteristic narrow alleys easily.
At major private electric motorcycle rental shops in the city center, the Dat Bike Quantum model has become a 'phenomenon.' With a range of up to 270km on a single charge, this model is being prioritized by travel agencies in Hue for 'Green Phượt' tours from Hue to Hai Van Pass. In the last 24 hours, Dat Bike bookings have increased by 50% compared to last week, proving that tourists demand both eco-friendly transport and powerful performance.
Hue city authorities recently discussed implementing 'Expanded Pedestrian Zones' around the Imperial City, where zero-emission vehicles will be fully prioritized. Rental companies have quickly seized this opportunity by setting up automated drop-off points at the gateways to the Citadel. The 'Park and Ride' trend is being promoted by units like Hue Green Wheels, combining electric vehicle rental packages with historical site entry tickets.
A prominent new trend among tourism startups in Hue is the electric motorcycle rental service with spare batteries or unlimited battery swap cards. Instead of just vehicle ownership, businesses are focusing on flexible mobility solutions. Rental providers have begun offering weekly packages for long-term tourists starting from 150,000 VND/day, including swapping fees at over 20 locations across the city. The convenience of 'swapping instead of charging' is truly changing the habits of international tourists, especially young groups from Korea and Europe who are highly concerned about environmental metrics.
14-05-26 12:15:22
