Vespa Elettrica 70 (125) Rental for the Full Day in Florence

Florence looks different from the saddle of an electric Vespa. You can leave the city at your own pace, follow E-Dway’s app toward Florence and Chianti, and trade a fixed group schedule for open roads, hill views, and small-town stops you choose yourself. The eight-hour rental gives you a full day, not a rushed spin around the center.

I like the independent format and the practical equipment: a phone holder, top case, sanitized helmet, and an app designed to keep you on route. I also like the quiet electric motor, which fits the company’s effort to reduce noise and fuel use in Tuscany. The main caution is battery planning. One rider reported dropping from full charge to about 30 percent after three hours, so you should ask exactly how charging and replacement scooters work before setting off.

Key points to know before you book

• You ride independently: E-Dway provides the Vespa and route app, but this is not a guided convoy with a tour leader.
• The day begins at 10:00 am: Pick-up and drop-off are at Borgo Ognissanti 65r in Florence.
• You need riding experience: This rental is not for beginners, and riders from outside the EU need an international driving license.
• The route can include Florence and Chianti: The app supplies independent itineraries, but exact stops are not specified in advance.
• Battery range needs attention: A full charge may not cover a carefree eight-hour ride, and easy charging cannot be assumed at your hotel.
• Insurance has limits: Sanitized helmets, a top case, phone holder, and RCA for collision are included, while driver insurance and KASKO insurance are not.

Leaving Florence on a quiet electric Vespa

The appeal here is simple: you control the day. E-Dway gives you a Vespa Elettrica 70, also described as a 125, then sends you out with a free phone app instead of placing you behind a guide or inside a bus.

That matters in Tuscany. You can pause when a view catches your eye, stop for a drink, or spend less time in places that do not interest you. The trade-off is that you must handle navigation, traffic, battery use, and decisions on the road. This is an independent rental, not a beginner-friendly introduction to scooter riding.

The electric motor should make the ride quieter than a fuel scooter. That is useful in residential areas and country villages, and it supports E-Dway’s stated aim of respecting nature and local life. You will still need to ride carefully. Quiet does not mean slow, simple, or risk-free.

What the 10:00 am pick-up means

Your day starts at Borgo Ognissanti 65r, 50123 Florence. The meeting point is near public transportation, which makes it reasonably practical to reach from elsewhere in the city. The rental ends at the same place, so leave enough time to return the Vespa before your evening plans.

An 8-hour rental sounds generous, and it is. Still, the clock includes the time spent collecting the scooter, getting comfortable with the controls, checking the battery, and returning the vehicle. If you want to reach Chianti rather than stay close to Florence, an early start within the available schedule helps.

Before you leave, ask the staff to show you:

• The battery percentage at pick-up
• The estimated usable range
• How the app signals charging points or replacement options
• What to do if the battery falls faster than expected
• Which roads and routes are suitable for the Vespa

The first of these questions is especially important. A full battery reading alone does not tell you how many hours of riding you can expect. Speed, hills, stops, and route choice all affect battery use, but the supplied information does not give a fixed range in miles or kilometers.

Using the app instead of following a guide

E-Dway’s free app is central to the rental. It provides independent routes and is intended to help you avoid getting lost. One rider specifically praised its clear directions and simple operation, while the staff response also highlighted the app as part of the service.

That makes the app more than a decorative extra. In an unfamiliar area, a phone holder lets you glance at directions without trying to hold the phone in your hand. Use it sensibly. Set the route before moving, keep your attention on traffic, and stop safely when you need to make changes.

The app may point you toward Florence or Chianti routes, but no fixed stop list is supplied. You should not book this expecting named wineries, a reserved tasting, or a set number of villages. The day is built around freedom, not a promised sequence of attractions.

That freedom suits you if you like making your own plan. It may frustrate you if you want a guide explaining local history at every stop. The staff can recommend a route, and the service response indicates that Nadia and the E-Dway team help match riders with an itinerary, but the actual ride remains self-guided.

Florence or Chianti: choosing the right kind of day

A Florence-focused route gives you a chance to see the city from a different angle, though scooter riding in an urban setting demands more concentration. Traffic, turns, pedestrians, and restricted streets can make city riding less relaxed than the countryside.

Chianti offers the stronger reason to rent for a full day. The hills, road views, and rural setting are exactly the sort of scenery that benefits from a scooter. You can stop more easily than you could in a car or bus, and you are not tied to a group’s timetable.

Still, the countryside does not remove the need for planning. Hills use battery power. A route that looks short on a map may take longer on winding roads. Since exact route details are not given, ask E-Dway which itinerary best fits the battery and the time available.

The product description also refers to wine tasting as a possible Vespa outing, but it does not state that a tasting is included in this full-day rental. Treat wine stops as a possible route choice, not as part of the confirmed package. If you plan to taste wine, remember that the rider must remain within the law and fit to ride.

The Vespa equipment you receive

The rental includes a sanitized helmet, a top case, and a phone holder. These are small details, but they affect how workable the day feels.

The helmet is essential safety equipment, and sanitation is reassuring when gear is shared between users. The top case gives you a place for small personal items, though no size limit is provided. Pack lightly and avoid assuming it will hold a large day bag.

The phone holder is particularly useful because the route app is part of the experience. You will not need to keep the device loose in a pocket while trying to follow directions. Even so, a holder is not a substitute for safe riding. Pull over before studying a map or changing a route.

RCA for collision is listed as included. Driver insurance and KASKO insurance are not included. Those terms matter because they suggest a gap between basic coverage and protection for the rider or the Vespa itself. Ask the rental staff to explain the exact liability, deductible, and damage rules before signing anything. The supplied details do not specify the limits.

Battery planning is the big practical issue

The most important warning concerns charging. A customer reported starting at 100 percent, reaching roughly 30 percent after about three hours, and returning to the shop for another fully charged Vespa. The customer also found that a hotel would not allow charging.

E-Dway’s response disputed the idea that the service was deceptive and explained that a replacement scooter was provided after the battery fell. That exchange gives you useful advice, even if it does not produce a guaranteed range figure: do not assume one charge covers all eight hours, and do not assume your accommodation will let you plug in.

Ask these questions at the desk:

• Is a replacement scooter available if the battery runs low?
• Must you return to the Florence shop for a swap?
• Is a charging cable supplied?
• How long does a full charge take?
• Can the route be shortened if the battery drops quickly?

The answer may affect your choice between a shorter Florence ride and a longer Chianti circuit. It also affects how much time you really get on the road. An eight-hour booking is not the same as eight hours of continuous riding.

Who should book this rental

This works best for an experienced scooter rider who wants control over the day. You should be comfortable with two-wheeled traffic, navigation, stops, and basic responsibility for the vehicle. The company clearly says no beginners.

It also suits couples or small parties who prefer private time over a group tour, although the listed price is $110.07 per group up to one. That wording suggests the displayed rate covers one rental or one person, not a large party. If two people each need a Vespa, confirm the total before booking.

You need an international driving license if you are a citizen from outside the EU. This is not an optional suggestion in the booking information. Arrange it before arriving, since a standard home-country license may not be enough for the rental requirements.

Most people can participate according to the supplied information, but that broad statement does not cancel the specific riding and license rules. If you have never operated a scooter, choose a different way to see Tuscany.

What the price gives you

At about $110 for the listed group size, the value depends on how much you use the full day. The price includes the vehicle, helmet, phone holder, top case, and RCA for collision. It does not include driver insurance or KASKO insurance, so the headline figure is not the whole financial picture.

For an experienced rider, the rental can be good value because it replaces a private driver and gives you several hours of independent movement. You can choose your stops and avoid paying for a fixed guided itinerary. The value falls if battery concerns cut the ride short or if you spend much of the day sorting out charging.

I would treat the price as fair only after clarifying insurance and battery support. Those two points are more important than a small difference in the rental fee. A clear explanation at pick-up can prevent an unpleasant surprise later.

A friendly service, with limits to keep in mind

The service team receives strong praise for being friendly, quick, and professional during collection and return. That matters when you have only one day. A slow handover can eat into the rental, while clear instructions get you moving sooner.

The staff also recommend routes, which is useful if you are unsure how to divide your time between Florence and Chianti. Nadia signed one service response, but no full guide team or named tour leader is listed. You should expect help at the shop, not a person accompanying you on the road.

The overall rating is 4.3 from three ratings, a positive but small sample. I would read it as a sign that the core idea works well for the right rider, not as proof that every battery or insurance question is resolved for everyone.

Booking, cancellation, and the small print

You receive confirmation at booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancel within 24 hours and the payment is not refunded. Changes made inside that same window are not accepted.

That policy is fairly easy to manage. Keep an eye on the local time in Florence, especially if you are booking from another time zone. If your plans are uncertain, reserve only when you can commit to the date.

The activity returns to the starting point, and public transportation is nearby. Plan your return route after the rental rather than assuming you can finish at a different Florence address.

Should you book the electric Vespa day?

Book it if you have real riding experience, want a self-guided day, and like the idea of reaching Florence’s outskirts or Chianti on your own terms. The quiet electric scooter, useful phone holder, route app, and eight-hour window give you a flexible way to see more than the city center.

Pause before booking if you are new to scooters, need full insurance protection, or expect a guaranteed all-day range on one charge. The best move is to ask E-Dway about battery swaps, charging, and coverage before payment.

For the right rider, this is a practical and environmentally minded way to make Tuscany feel open. Just treat battery planning and insurance as part of the adventure, not as footnotes.

FAQ

Where does the Vespa rental start?

It starts at Borgo Ognissanti, 65r, 50123 Florence, Italy.

Where does the activity end?

The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does the rental start?

The listed start time is 10:00 am.

How long is the rental?

The rental lasts approximately 8 hours.

How much does the rental cost?

The listed price is $110.07 per group of up to one person.

Do I need riding experience?

Yes. The person renting the Vespa must have riding experience, and beginners are not accepted.

Do non-EU citizens need an international driving license?

Yes. All citizens from outside the EU need an international driving license.

What is included with the Vespa?

You receive a sanitized helmet, top case, phone holder, and RCA for collision.

What insurance is not included?

Driver insurance and KASKO insurance are not included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded or accepted.