In April of 2024, the team at Nerpa and their friends from Lost.Travel set off to do something special – an electric motorcycle adventure around Vietnam on bikes manufactured in the same country. The goal was to create a ten-day, sort of self-guided route starting in the historic city of Hoi An and winding its way North into the mountains.
For 2026, Nerpa is offering this adventure to anyone interested. And that anyone is me!
As mentioned, the ride begins in Hoi An, a UNESCO site that doesn’t have an airport. So, you’ll have to fly into Da Nang (DAD), about an hour away, or travel in from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City via a domestic flight or a sleeper bus. After that, you’ll be provided with a small, electric motorcycle that they claim is capable of traveling 200km on a single charge, given a route to follow on your smartphone, and set free to explore Vietnam.
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The Nerpa program is ten days and nine nights in total, operating on a “one day on, one day off” rhythm. They provide a bed for the five nights that the group is together; however, for the remaining four nights, you’re on your own. It’s a taste of autonomy and an opportunity to do some individual exploration. The five nights of accommodations provided by Nerpa are in addition to a two-day cave expedition where you’ll be required to camp. Additionally, the Nerpa team will host a start and finish party, throw in some sweet swag, as well as transportation to Hanoi at the end of your adventure.
But why electric motorcycles? According to Nerpa, they chose the EV platform “because it’s quiet, it’s local, and it works. It’s the future of moving around without being a nuisance.”
There isn’t a lot of information about the bikes themselves, save for the claim that they can travel 200km (125 miles) on a charge. They look small, though, and charge via a standard wall socket. A charger is provided in the storage compartment on the bike, and their website suggests that “with a kind smile, most cafes or food stops will let you charge whilst you’re taking the load off.” Their website also claims that the bikes can be fully charged in about 4–5 hours, suggesting that, generally, one minute of charging buys you 1km of riding.
But what happens if you run out of battery in the middle of nowhere? Well, according to Nerpa, “you’ll be able to see your battery percentage on the bike’s display and realistically you’ll never be more than 30 mins from somewhere that has a socket for you to plug into.” But if you truly get stranded, a support vehicle can assist, just expect a bit of a wait.
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Each EV motorcycle will be equipped with a phone mount, and a pre-planned route will be provided for you to follow on Google Maps. A support van will transport one small suitcase per person to the group hotels, but for the “off” days, you’ll be required to pack a small bag with the essentials.
Nerpa’s ten-day electric motorcycle adventure around Vietnam will take place December 3-13, 2026 and will set you back £2495 (roughly $3,360). That price provides riders with the EV motorcycle, five nights in pre-planned hotels, 3rd party insurance, a helmet (though they suggest you bring your own if you’re particular), as well as logistical and mechanical support, a vehicle orientation, and the aforementioned two-day cave expedition and jungle hike. What’s not included are your flights, personal travel insurance, and transportation to the start line in Hoi An.
Interested? I am! You can learn more about Nerpa Travel’s ten-day EV moto adventure in Vietnam here.
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