Electric Motorbike Charging Time: 5–7 Hours

Electric Riding · 2026 Guide

Short answer: a full charge takes about 5–7 hours for most electric motorbikes in Vietnam — plug it in after dinner and it’s ready before breakfast. The longer answer depends on your battery type, charger and even the weather. Here’s everything we’ve learned running a fleet of electric bikes in Hoi An — plus why, if you’re renting from us, you may never need to wait for a charge at all.

Full charge

5–7 hours

Lithium battery

3–6 hours

Lead-acid battery

6–8+ hours

Range per charge

80–100 km

Cost per charge

~5K–10K VND

In this guide

Charging time by model & battery type
What actually affects charging speed
7 charging habits that keep your battery healthy
Renting in Hoi An? You can skip the wait
FAQ

Charging time by model & battery type

Charging time comes down mostly to battery chemistry and size. Lithium-ion batteries — now standard on newer VinFast models — charge noticeably faster and last more cycles than the older lead-acid packs still common on budget brands.

Type / model	Battery	Full charge
VinFast Feliz / Klara / Evo	Lithium-ion	~5–6 hours
Yadea, Dibao, Pega	Lithium or lead-acid	~6–7 hours
Older lead-acid scooters	Lead-acid	6–8+ hours
Pedal-assist e-bicycle	Small lithium pack	~3–5 hours

One useful quirk: batteries charge fastest up to about 80%, then slow down for the last stretch. If you only need a top-up for an evening ride, an hour or two on the plug goes a surprisingly long way.

What actually affects charging speed

Battery capacity & health

A bigger battery simply holds more energy to refill, and an older battery both charges slower and holds less. After 2–3 years of daily use, expect real-world range to drop from the brochure numbers.

The charger itself

Always use the charger that came with the bike (or the manufacturer’s official replacement). Higher-watt fast chargers exist, but cutting charge time by half can shave 20–30% off battery lifespan — fine occasionally, bad as a daily habit.

Temperature

Batteries like the same weather you do: roughly 15–25°C is ideal. In Vietnam’s heat, charge in the shade and let the battery cool 20–30 minutes after riding before plugging in — charging a hot battery ages it fast.

7 charging habits that keep your battery healthy

The local mechanic’s checklist

1. Don’t run to 0% — recharge around 20–30% remaining; deep discharges wear lithium cells.
2. Unplug within a few hours of the light turning green — don’t leave it on the charger all day.
3. Use the original charger, always.
4. Charge in a dry, ventilated spot — never under direct midday sun or in the rain.
5. Let a hot battery cool 20–30 minutes after a long ride before charging.
6. Storing the bike a while? Leave the battery at 50–70%, not full, not empty.
7. Charging to 80% most days and 100% only before long rides stretches battery life significantly.

“Plug it in after dinner, unplug it at breakfast — that one habit covers 90% of battery care. The other 10% is just keeping it cool.”— Anh Khoa, Hoi An local

Renting in Hoi An? You can skip the wait entirely

Here’s the part that matters if you’re visiting: with a full charge covering 80–100 km, one overnight charge easily handles a day of Hoi An sightseeing — the Old Town, An Bang beach and the rice-paddy loops combined rarely pass 40 km. Most hotels and homestays are happy to let you plug in overnight (a standard wall socket is all it needs, costing them roughly 5–10K VND of electricity).

And if you rent an electric bike from Anh Khoa, you get free battery or bike swaps — battery running low mid-trip? Message us on WhatsApp and we bring you a charged one. Prefer pedals with a boost? Our pedal-assist e-bicycle charges in a few hours from any socket. For how e-bikes compare with scooters, bicycles and cyclos, see our full guide to getting around Hoi An.

⚡ Charging service at our shop — 50K per charge

Where: Anh Khoa, 84 Phan Chau Trinh · Price: 50,000đ / full charge · Any brand welcome

No socket at your homestay, or don’t want a cable running through your room? Drop your e-bike (or just the battery) at our shop, go explore the Old Town — it’s a 3-minute walk away — and pick it up fully charged. We use original-spec chargers in a ventilated, supervised space, and it works for any electric bike, not just our rentals.

Good to know: electric bikes are also the friendliest option for the Old Town — quiet, fume-free, and easy to handle in the narrow lanes. A day of riding costs about 5–10K VND in electricity versus ~50K in petrol.

Ride electric in Hoi An — charging optional

VinFast e-bikes from 200K/day and pedal-assist e-bicycles from 100K/day — free hotel delivery, helmets included, and free battery swaps whenever you need them.

See electric bikes & prices

Zalo/WhatsApp: +84 935 206 306 · 84 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An

FAQ — Charging an electric motorbike

How long does it take to fully charge an electric motorbike?

Most models take 5–7 hours from empty to full. Lithium-ion batteries (VinFast Feliz, Klara, Evo) are quicker at around 5–6 hours; lead-acid batteries on older or budget models take 6–8+ hours. Small pedal-assist e-bicycle batteries need only 3–5 hours.

How far can an electric motorbike go on one charge?

The rental e-bikes we run in Hoi An realistically cover 80–100 km per charge — more than enough for a full day of sightseeing, which rarely exceeds 40 km around Hoi An.

Can I charge an electric motorbike at my hotel?

Yes — it uses a standard wall socket, and most hotels and homestays in Hoi An are used to guests charging e-bikes overnight. Charge in a ventilated spot, away from direct sun, and unplug once full.

Is it OK to leave it charging overnight?

Generally yes for a 5–7 hour charge that finishes around morning — but avoid leaving it plugged in for many hours after it’s full. Chronic overcharging is one of the fastest ways to age a battery.

Where can I charge my electric motorbike in Hoi An?

Most hotels and homestays let you charge overnight from a normal wall socket for free. If that’s not an option, Anh Khoa at 84 Phan Chau Trinh offers a charging service for any e-bike brand — 50,000đ per full charge, with original-spec chargers in a supervised space.

What if my rental battery runs low mid-trip?

If you rented from Anh Khoa, just message us on Zalo/WhatsApp (+84 935 206 306) — battery and bike swaps are free and we deliver anywhere around Hoi An. You’ll never be stranded waiting 6 hours for a charge.

Last updated: July 2026. Charging times are manufacturer ranges under normal conditions; heat, battery age and charger wattage all shift the numbers. Written by the Anh Khoa Hoi An team — we charge, swap and maintain our own electric fleet daily.

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