Why choose a car tour?

Cars are the most convenient and versatile transport system. You can go anywhere and do anything, at your own pace.

Why not a cruise?

An upriver cruise starting in Porto takes approximately 6 hours to reach its destination in the Douro. Most boat tours only give you a 2h stay to stretch your legs and know the region. And then you have to come back.

With a car tour you can reach the Douro in 1h30. Once there, you have the possibility to visit the suggested tour locations at your own pace. Total travel time for the day is usually less than half of a boat tour (Porto start and finish), meaning that your will have more time to enjoy the Douro Valley.

The Model X will not run out of electricity?

Not a chance! The 100kWh battery pack has a real world range of 400km, enough for the suggested tours. Furthermore, we established partnerships with several locations, which give us access to electrical outlets and charging equipment. When the car is not in use – during a Quinta visit or lunch you will experience the simplicity of charging and get back to a car that has regained between 50 to 120km of range!

But why an Electric Vehicle?

MovEV was founded to be an environmentally responsible company. Sustainability is not a fashion statement; it is as necessity to preserve our planet, ecosystems and their species, and the beautiful landscapes like the ones you can enjoy during our Tours.

Why having a guide that is also a driver?

While most of the times your guide will accompany you during the visits, some situations may arise that will force the guide to remain with the vehicle, or be delayed to join you while you start a visit:

  • Parking near the places to visit can be complicated; therefore we will drop you at the entrances of the Quintas / Monuments / Museums. Crucial information will be transmitted while inside the vehicle and our guide will help you entering the museum, monument or Quinta. Not only this saves precious time but also increases convenience, particularly useful in very hot or rainy days.
  • Choosing an EV for this kind of activity means that we seek to charge the car as the situation demands it. However, the charging spot may not be conveniently located. For this reason, during a lengthy visit, the guide may leave you at the entrance and park the car in a charging spot, joining you later.
How is MovEV contributing for a better environment?

Portugal already produces nearly half of its energy from renewable sources. At MovEV we take it even further. When available, we use only renewable energy for our operations. We offset the remainder of our carbon footprint with “green” initiatives, such as solar energy generation or reforestation efforts.