Crossing Completed — 27 June 2026

A Guides & Stories ExpeditionEDGE TO EDGEVietnam 2026

Mũi Cà Mau → Điểm cực Bắc của Việt Nam. 4,187 km across Vietnam on a license-free electric scooter — completed.

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Total fuel cost
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Mission Complete
📍 Điểm cực Bắc của Việt Nam
31 Total Days
23 Riding Days
4,187 Kilometers
$460 Total Trip Spend
$35 Fuel Cost

Read the journey day by day

Electric scooter technical blueprint
What This Project Was

The first documented license-free electric scooter crossing of Vietnam.

Edge to Edge 2026 was a real-world experiment — testing whether Vietnam can be explored in a more accessible, decentralized, and sustainable way. It worked.

One rider. One scooter. Sub-50 km/h. No license required under Vietnamese law. From the mangroves of Cà Mau to the mountains of Hà Giang.

The route was discovered along the way.

Unlike the well-trodden Saigon–Hanoi highway corridor, this expedition detoured into places most visitors never see.

The final route emerged from the road itself — shaped by charging infrastructure, terrain, and discoveries made along the way.

Tourism heat map of Vietnam
Why This Mattered

Most visitors see less than half
of what Vietnam offers.

Vietnam is booming. But the tourist trail is remarkably narrow. A handful of cities absorb the vast majority of international visitors. The result: overcrowded hotspots, underdeveloped regions, and missed opportunities for communities with incredible experiences to share.

Yuriy Malykh on a motorbike in the Himalayas
"After 4,187 km more on Vietnam's side roads — now over 10,000 km in total — I can confirm: this country keeps the best version of itself just beyond the highway."
What We Tested

Four questions. Four answers.

Can Vietnam be explored without a driving license? Yes — 4,187 km demonstrated, end to end.

Is the electric mobility infrastructure ready for long-distance travel? Mostly — the swap network works, with specific gaps in remote terrain.

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Which lesser-known regions are accessible to independent travelers? Eleven provinces documented — from the Mekong Delta to Hà Giang.

Can new road trip routes be designed for non-expert riders? Yes — beginning with the Cà Mau Loop, fully scoped. More to follow.

Yuriy with electric scooter on Vietnam coast
"The route was discovered along the way — shaped by charging stations, terrain, and the places few travelers reach."
Collaborate

For media, partners, and aligned projects.

For Media

Open to interviews and coverage about the journey, its findings, and what comes next. This project sits at the intersection of travel, sustainability, and mobility innovation.

  • Interviews (written, audio, video)
  • Day-by-day documented archive
  • Photo and 360-camera video material
  • Behind-the-scenes insights

Partners & Collaboration

Open to collaboration on future projects aligned with this mission.

  • Sustainable tourism businesses
  • Local experience providers
  • Environmental initiatives
  • Media platforms
  • Brands aligned with responsible travel

Working on a new long-distance EV or off-the-beaten-path project? Let's talk.

About
Yuriy Malykh
Yuriy Malykh
Content Strategist & Writer — Guides and Stories

50+ countries. 6,000+ km across Vietnam. Years of returning to explore what most travel guides don't cover — many of which are already documented in our Vietnam travel guides.

VinFast Evo Lite 2026
VinFast Evo Lite 2026
License-Free Electric Scooter — Made in Vietnam

2,300W motor. Top speed 49 km/h. Range up to 165 km with dual LFP batteries. Battery swap in minutes at VinFast stations. IP67 waterproof. No driving license required.

Vietnam from space at night
Get In Touch

Media &
Partners

Open to interviews, coverage, and aligned projects. Media inquiries, sustainable tourism businesses, environmental initiatives — if this mission resonates, let's talk.

Contact Yuriy

Edge to Edge was never just about crossing Vietnam.
It was about redefining how the country can be explored.