Electric Car Rental Bora Bora

Electric Car Rental Bora Bora, Explore the Island at Your Own Pace

The electric fun car is the most practical way to explore the main island of Bora Bora independently. A two-seat, fully electric, air-conditioned vehicle with a range of 60 to 80 km, which is enough to circle the island two to three times. The island is 32 km around, so one lap takes well under an hour if you drive straight through. You will not drive straight through.

The car comes with a detailed map showing the main points of interest, historical sites, endemic trees, hiking departure points, and archaeological sites. Insurance, all taxes, and hotel pickup are included. Choose from four hours, eight hours, or a full day depending on how much of the island you want to see. Rental options start from $107 per group of two.

Bora Bora is a living island with 11,000 residents going about their daily lives. The people in Vaitape are not extras in a travel brochure, they are buying groceries, going to the bank, picking up their mail. If you approach the island with curiosity rather than a checklist, a day in the electric car is genuinely surprising. Say ia orana to whoever you pass, because that is what people do here.

Rental options

All options are priced per group of two. Opening hours are 8:30am to 5pm daily.

• 4 hours, from $107. Enough for one full lap of the island with several stops. Good if you have a water activity in the afternoon.
• 8 hours, from $130. A full morning and afternoon. Time to stop properly at the viewpoints, walk part of Mount Popoti, have lunch in town, and still make it to Matira Beach before heading back.
• 24 hours, from $159. The car stays with you overnight. Useful if you want an early morning start before the island wakes up, or a late afternoon drive as the light changes.

What to do on your electric car tour of Bora Bora

The island is small but it rewards stopping. Here is what is worth your time on the coastal road and off it.

The American WWII cannons at Anau are an easy stop with some of the best views of Mount Otemanu on the island

• The WWII American cannons at Anau. Easy to reach from the coastal road. Seven naval guns installed by the US Army in 1942 remain in position on the hillside above Anau. The view of Mount Otemanu from here is one of the best on the island and most visitors never see it because they never leave the lagoon.
• Mount Popoti. A short but steep hike from the road with panoramic views across the entire lagoon and reef. Not a technical climb but not flat either. Worth it for the perspective you cannot get from the water.
• Matira Beach. The only public beach in Bora Bora. Park the car, walk the sand, snorkel the reef just offshore with your own gear if you have it. At low tide the water is shallow enough to stand in and watch reef sharks and rays pass through. Sunset here is worth staying for.
• Povai Bay. A quiet bay on the western side of the island with views across to the outer motus. Good place to stop, sit, and watch the light on the water.
• Vaitape town. The main town of Bora Bora, where people actually live. A covered market, small shops selling pareos and handicrafts at half the price of resort boutiques, a pharmacy, the post office, the bank, and the church. Walk around, buy a cold drink, watch daily life happen against a backdrop that most people only see in photographs.
• Roulottes. Food trucks parked along the waterfront in Vaitape, especially in the evening. Poisson cru, grilled fish, crepes, and cold drinks at local prices. The best cheap meal on the island and a staple of daily life here.
• Beach Club Bora Bora and Vini Vini. Two good lunch options on the southern end of the island. Beach Club is on the water at Matira. Vini Vini is at Le Moana resort, open to non-guests, with lagoon views and a menu that does not require a resort budget.

Mount Popoti is a short hike from the coastal road with views across the entire lagoon and outer reef

What’s included

Who is this rental for

• Anyone who wants to see the real island. The lagoon is extraordinary but it is half the story. The interior, the town, the viewpoints, and the daily life of a place where 11,000 people live are all accessible by car and invisible from a resort or a tour boat.
• Couples who want a private day on land. Your own car, your own schedule, lunch wherever you want. Pairs naturally with a morning snorkeling or sunset cruise.
• Eco-conscious travelers. The Eli Zero runs on electricity charged by solar panels. The quietest and cleanest way to cover the island.
• Anyone with more than two days on the island. The water tours are the priority on day one. The electric car is the perfect way to spend day two differently.

Is this rental good for families?

The car fits two passengers only. Families will need to book one car per pair. Infant seats are available on request. The coastal road is paved and the drive is easy, with plenty of places to stop for a walk or a swim. Children enjoy the WWII cannon sites and Matira Beach in particular.

Good to know before you book

• Bring your ID and a credit card. A passport or ID card and a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex are required for the rental contract. Originals only, no copies.
• Manage the battery like fuel. The operator is clear about this. The car has a range of 60 to 80 km depending on driving style and AC use. If you drive with the AC on at speed, the range drops. Free charging is available at the office if you need it.
• Motu resort guests. Conrad, Le Meridien, and Four Seasons guests take a hotel shuttle to Vaitape and meet at the office near the main dock. InterContinental Thalasso guests take a shuttle to InterContinental Le Moana on the main island for pickup. Pearl Beach and St Regis guests can be picked up at their resort docks on the main island.
• Book in advance. Confirmation is instant but availability is limited. If you are booking within five days of travel, confirmation can take up to 48 hours.
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back problems, heart conditions, or serious medical conditions.