Da Nang, the central tourism hub of Vietnam, is witnessing a powerful shift toward green transport. Over the past 24 hours, the tourist electric motorbike rental market has recorded major developments, from the expansion of smart battery swapping infrastructure to massive promotional campaigns by leading brands like VinFast, Selex Motors, and Dat Bike.
According to the latest ground reports, smart EV brand Selex Motors has officially signed cooperation agreements with over 20 hotels, resorts, and homestays along My Khe beach and Vo Nguyen Giap street to install 15 new-generation automated battery swapping stations. This directly eliminates tourists' 'range anxiety' when embarking on long rides to Son Tra Peninsula or Hai Van Pass. Concurrently, Dat Bike has initiated a trial of its Weaver++ model optimized for rentals in Da Nang, featuring a 20-minute fast-charging capability for a 100km range, ensuring an ultra-smooth experience.
Quick surveys from major traditional motorbike rental agencies in Da Nang, such as Gia Huy, Than Thien Caravan, and Hoan My, show that inquiries for electric motorbike rentals have skyrocketed by 150% compared to last week. To cater to the massive influx of international tourists (especially from South Korea and Taiwan), these agencies have secured long-term battery leasing contracts with VinFast to integrate Evo200 and Feliz S models. This complete shift not only slashes emissions but also saves tourists up to 70% in fuel costs compared to petrol bikes.
National EV brand VinFast, in collaboration with its rental partners, has announced a major tourism promotion campaign named 'Green Da Nang'. Tourists can now rent premium electric motorbikes starting at an attractive rate of just VND 120,000/day. The highlight of this promotion is unlimited free battery swaps at all VinFast charging hubs and integrated gas stations across Da Nang during the first 24 hours of rental. This package can be booked directly via dedicated apps or at service counters at Da Nang International Airport.
The Da Nang Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, has approved a pilot scheme to establish 'Green Rest Stops' integrated with rapid charging and smart battery swapping stations along the scenic Vo Nguyen Giap and Truong Sa coastal routes. This strategic move aims to accelerate Da Nang's transition to a zero-emission tourism city, providing both power and quick technical assistance to tourists renting EVs.
Gone are the days of waiting hours for a charge at hotels; the battery swapping model has officially taken over the market. Tourists now spend less than 2 minutes exchanging depleted batteries for fully charged ones at Selex Motors' automated kiosks or authorized service spots. This technology is considered a game-changer, making eco-friendly road trips in Da Nang safer, highly convenient, and completely limitless in range.
20-07-26 08:16:05