Frequently Asked Questions
10 Reasons why should I go on an EV- Escapes tour?
Embarking on an EV-Escapes tour in Kuala Lumpur with can offer you a unique and enjoyable experience. Here are 10 reasons why you might consider such a tour:
Eco-Friendly Adventure: The use of Electric Vehicles (EVs) contributes to a greener and more sustainable form of transportation, minimising your carbon footprint.
Silent and Smooth Ride: EVs provide a quiet and smooth ride, allowing you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur without the noise and vibration associated with traditional vehicles.
Cost-Efficient Travel: EVs are generally more cost-efficient than traditional fuel-powered ones. You can explore the city without worrying about fuel costs.
Local Expert Guides: EV-Escapes provide knowledgeable and experienced local guides who can offer insights into the culture, history, and hidden gems of Kuala Lumpur.
Ease of Maneuverability: EVs offer easy maneuverability, allowing you to navigate through traffic and reach destinations that might be challenging for larger vehicles.
City Exploration: Explore the nooks and crannies of Kuala Lumpur that may be harder to access with larger tour vehicles, providing a more intimate and personalised experience.
Group or Solo Tours: Whether you prefer a solo adventure or want to share the experience with a group, EV-Escapes will offer flexible tour options to suit your preferences.
Modern and Stylish Scooters: The EVs are likely to be a modern and stylish electric vehicle, providing a fun and trendy way to explore the city.
Safety Measures: EV-Escapes prioritize safety with the provision of helmets, safety instructions, and well-maintained EVs to ensure a secure and enjoyable journey.
Memorable Experience: Go an EV through the streets of Kuala Lumpur can be a memorable and unique experience, creating lasting memories of your visit to the city.
Before booking, it’s advisable to check reviews, safety protocols, and the specific details of the tour package to ensure it aligns with your preferences and expectations.
Eco-Friendly Vehicles: Using Electric Vehicles (EVs) aligns with corporate and individual efforts to adopt eco-friendly practices, fostering a positive, environmentally conscious image.
Living in a Cleaner Environment: By reducing air pollution and noise levels, EVs contribute to a healthier and more livable community, positively impacting public health.
Inspiring Urban Setting: Experience the vibrant lifestyle, culture, and history of the cities sustainably and uniquely.
It is compulsory for all travel and tour products to be licensed with the Ministry of Tourism in Malaysia. Electric Escapes is operated by Dusky Leaf Adventures (M) Sdn Bhd a licensed travel agency in Malaysia bearing the license number 10253.
It is illegal to offer or purchase any travel and tour products or packages in Malaysia from organisations without such license issued by the Ministry of Tourism in Malaysia.
We are passionate about protecting the environment and sharing our passion with others.
Our EV Scooters on our fleets are the Blueshark R1 Lite.
“Evening-Vibes of Cooler Lumpur” is our best selling 4 hours tour within the city of Kuala Lumpur to experience night markets for local delicacies as well as the night life of the capital city after dark.
“KL’s Eco-Scoots” is a 4 hours tour to the insides of Kuala Lumpur where tourist is least expected to be such as the morning wet market, before going on a culinary exploration of famed hawker stalls.
“The Kampung EVxperience” is an 8 hours tour to the countryside with lunch provided to experience the Malaysian way of spending quality family time together.
Helmets will be provided and it is compulsory under the Road & Transport Ministry in Malaysia that both rider and pillion have to wear certified helmets when on a motorcycle.
Only essential items such as: drinking water, sunscreen, sunglasses and smartphone for video or photographs. Do wear comfortable shoes and clothing as this is an adventure exploration of Kuala Lumpur.
The tour begins from the hotel you are booked into. “Evening-Vibes of Cooler Lumpur” begins at 7.00pm and ends at 11.00pm (4 hours) while “KL’s Eco-Scoots” starts at 9.00am and ends at 10.00pm (4 hours) and “The Kampung EVxperience” begins at 9.00am and ends at 5.00pm (8 hours). At the end of the tour, we will transfer you back to the hotel you are booked into.
Minimum number of persons is one adult.
The tours can be shared or private depending on the number of people. Should you require a private tour, please do email us at [email protected].
Our EV Scooter Tours can accommodate a maximum weight of approximately 150kg for a ride along with a pillion. We will not encourage any plus size to join our EV Scooter Tours for your safety, however we can always provide a larger motorcycle that can accommodate more than 150kg weight with an additional surcharge.
Do inform us in advance during your reservation if you are a plus size person so that we can arrange the necessaries to make your tour more comfortable and memorable.
As safety and security is our priority, we do not encourage you to ride your own EV due to road and climate challenges that you may face. You will only be able to ride pillion with a rider, after all, as pillion, you got to enjoy the breeze, sceneries, sights and sounds of the tour.
However, there are safety compounds that we have prepare on each of our tours for you to ride an EV on your own which strictly confined to a certain perimeter away from the busy streets, highways and traffic.
Motorcycle riding is safe in Malaysia as long as the regulations are strictly followed such as wearing a helmet, ensuring that your motorcycle is always in good working condition.
All our riders are interviewed to ensure that they are fit and responsibility for the rides and tours. This includes ensuring that they have a valid motorcycle license, no criminal offences, free from drugs and have good knowledge of the tour.
At the same time, the EVs used for our tours are owned by Dusky Leaf Adventures (M) Sdn Bhd with regular maintenance to ensure safety is not promise.
Every tour will also be fully equipped with a first-aid kit.
Yes, a liability waiver needs to be completed and signed once you confirm your tour with EV-Escapes.
Please read and understand our liability waiver form here. Do contact us at +6011 5677 6120 should you need any further clarification.
Insurance coverage is optional, making it hassle free.
Local street food is best associated with this tour since our main objective is for you to enjoy our tour in the Malaysian way. Night markets, hawker’s food, home-cook food and self-cook food are some of the delicacies offered.
Vegetarian diets can be arranged. Please do inform us in advance while you place your reservation with us.
Do inform us about your dietarian plans in advance when you place your reservation with us and we will accommodate to your request.
Kids will enjoy the ride of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur whereby catching peacock fishes and be educated on flora and fauna besides enjoying a deep in crystal waterfalls are some of the memorable experience that children will be amazed.
We recommend children age between 7 to 12 years old for our tours. We do not accept child below 6 years old due to safety and security reasons.
Malaysia is located in the equatorial region, and has a tropical rainforest climate. Located near the equator, Malaysia’s climate is categorised as equatorial, being hot and humid throughout the year. The average rainfall is 250 centimeters (98 in) a year and the average temperature is 27 °C (80.6 °F).
Best time to come to Malaysia are during January, February, May, June, July, August & December. Weather conditions during these months are hot and humid, but cool down as and when it rains, keeping the temperature balanced. Temperature ranges from 21 degree Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius.
Malaysia is a country like any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, culture and religious diversity make it rich, compelling and surprising land. It’s a dream turned into reality by sharing the best common interest in travel, food, places, heritage and lots more.
