In the past 24 hours, the electric motorbike market in Hue witnessed a major turning point as smart electric vehicle brand Selex Motors officially operationalized 3 new-generation battery swapping stations in the central area of Hue City. The outstanding advantage of this technology is that it allows tourists renting electric motorbikes to spend less than 2 minutes swapping a fully charged battery instead of waiting 3-4 hours for charging. This interconnected network completely resolves the worry of running out of power when traveling long distances to royal tombs like Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, or Minh Mang, which are located far from the city center.
To stimulate sustainable tourism, the Thua Thien Hue Tourism Association in collaboration with tech-enabled electric motorbike rental units launched the biggest promotional program of the year named 'Green Ancient Capital'. Starting today, tourists booking electric motorbikes through online platforms will receive a direct 25% discount on the total rental bill (applicable for both hourly and daily rental packages). This program aims to encourage international and domestic tourists to limit the use of carbon-emitting vehicles when visiting heritage sites.
According to a quick survey of 4-5 star accommodation facilities in Hue over the past 24 hours, the rental service for VinFast electric motorbikes (especially the Feliz S and Evo200 models with a travel range of over 150km per charge) is recording out-of-stock situations. Major resorts in the Thuan An beach area and Thanh Tan hot springs have strengthened partnerships with distribution agents to import more than 200 new electric motorbikes to meet the ecological self-drive experience demand of families and couples.
The latest statistics from the Thua Thien Hue Department of Tourism show that the green transition trend is happening very rapidly. Out of the total number of self-sufficient tourists using two-wheelers in Hue over the past 24 hours, up to 35% chose electric motorbike rental services instead of traditional gasoline ones. Tourists, particularly Millennials and Gen Z from South Korea and Europe, highly appreciate the smooth ride, eco-friendliness, and trendy designs of current electric motorbikes, which are perfect for taking check-in photos.
To optimize the tourist experience, the Hue local government has successfully integrated charging station maps, battery-swapping location locators, and direct electric motorbike rental booking services right into the Hue-S app. With just a few taps, tourists can easily locate the nearest vehicle, scan the QR code to unlock, and make cashless payments via e-wallets. This is a crucial step toward digitizing local tourism while building a smart transportation ecosystem, reducing noise and emissions in the core heritage zone of Hue.
30-06-26 12:15:22
