Over the past 24 hours, the tourist market in Hue has seen a major shift towards renting next-generation electric scooters equipped with battery-swapping technology, notably models from Selex Motors and VinFast Evo200. Instead of waiting 3 to 8 hours at traditional charging stations, tourists now prioritize rental companies integrated with automated battery-swapping networks. With over 15 rapid battery-swapping stations densely located around the Hue Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, and along the Perfume River, travelers can swap a depleted battery for a fully charged one in less than 2 minutes via a mobile app, ensuring an uninterrupted journey through the ancient capital.
In response to Thua Thien Hue's green tourism initiative, major local electric scooter rental agencies have simultaneously launched attractive promotional packages starting today. Notably, the 'Heritage Journey' combo offers an immediate 15% discount on the total bill for rentals of 2 days or more, along with a free digital tourist map integrated with GPS locations of free charging and swapping stations. Some providers have also partnered with homestays in suburban areas like Thuy Bieu and Huong Thuy to offer free vehicle delivery and pickup services, maximizing convenience for independent travelers.
Hue city authorities have recently updated travel routes for vehicles within pedestrian zones, including the Imperial Citadel Pedestrian Street and the Vy Da Western Street. Accordingly, eco-friendly electric tourist scooters are prioritized to operate during certain golden hours compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. However, tourists must note that the maximum speed limit in these heritage and pedestrian zones is set at 20 km/h to ensure pedestrian safety and preserve the peaceful ambiance of the ancient capital.
According to the latest recommendations from electric vehicle operation experts in Hue, renters should strictly perform these three checks upon receiving their scooter to avoid on-the-road issues:
With the surge in international arrivals to Hue over the past few days, rental agencies are emphasizing strict legal compliance. Foreign tourists renting electric scooters with a capacity exceeding 4kW (equivalent to 50cc petrol motorbikes or higher) must present a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) or their domestic driving license with a certified Vietnamese translation. For low-speed mini electric scooters (under 25 km/h), no license is required, but tourists must sign a commitment to obey road traffic laws and wear standard helmets provided by the rental agency.
03-06-26 12:15:24
