In the past 24 hours, Xanh SM (part of GSM Group) officially announced plans to reinforce the Hue market with an additional 300 VinFast Feliz S electric motorcycles. This move aims to meet the rising demand of international tourists wishing to explore royal tombs and traditional craft villages like Thuy Xuan Incense Village. The Feliz S, with a range of up to 198km per full charge, is becoming the top choice for inter-regional trips from the city center to suburban spots like Chuon Lagoon or Thuan An Beach.
A major turning point in Hue's tourism infrastructure is Selex Motors beginning the installation of 5 additional smart battery swapping stations at major hotels and tourism transit points near the Imperial City. The 'battery swapping' trend is gaining a significant edge over traditional charging. Tourists renting Selex Camel bikes now take less than 2 minutes to swap for a fresh battery, ensuring uninterrupted journeys. This technology completely solves charging infrastructure concerns in expansive tourism cities like Hue.
Local electric motorcycle rental agencies such as Hozy and Hidden Land Travel have launched a 20% discount program for daily rental packages. Specifically, rental prices currently range from 120,000 VND to 180,000 VND per bike per day depending on the model. The condition is that tourists participate in the 'Green Tour' itinerary and check-in at at least 3 green heritage sites. This effort encourages tourists to ditch gasoline bikes to protect the air environment in the heritage area.
News reports a surge in Dat Bike models (Weaver++ and Quantum) within rental catalogs in Hue. Unlike standard electric bikes, Dat Bike attracts a younger, adventurous tourist segment wanting to experience the Hai Van Pass on electric power. With hill-climbing capabilities equivalent to a 150cc gasoline bike and fast-charging technology, premium e-bike rental shops on Le Loi Street have seen these models sell out in the last 24 hours due to the influx of weekend visitors.
In the latest meeting on sustainable tourism development, Hue city authorities discussed a priority roadmap for electric motorcycle transport and rental units. Areas around the Perfume River and pedestrian streets will have dedicated priority parking zones for electric motorcycles. This trend not only attracts e-bike investors but also motivates travel agencies to actively convert their fleets to electric to receive tax incentives and reduced entrance fees for their guests.
16-05-26 12:15:27
