Hero Vida V1, which is marketed as a premium product, will compete against competitors including the Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450X, Simple One, TVS iQube, and Ola electric scooter.
The Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro models will be the two available options. Prices range from Rs. 1.45 lakh to Rs. 1.59 lakh (ex.sh). Bookings will be available starting on October 10th, and deliveries will start the second week in December. While Vida V1’s acquisition costs are somewhat more than those of competitors like Hero Electric scooters, Okinawa, and Ampere, they are justified by a number of industry-first and cutting-edge features. How many sales it can bring in at this pricing point will be interesting to see. The preference for reasonably priced models is evident from the list of the top-selling electric two-wheelers.
V1 Plus vs. Hero Vida V1 PRO
Range for the Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro models, respectively, is 143 km and 165 km, respectively, as per IDC standards. Both variations have an 80 kmph top speed. The V1 Pro accelerates more quickly, reaching 0–40 km/h in 3.2 seconds. It will take 3.4 seconds for V1 Plus. The electric scooter Vida V1 has a 20° gradeability.
Hero Vida V1 has a detachable battery pack in contrast to competitors like Bajaj, Ather, iQube, and Ola. V1 Pro’s battery is 3.94 kWh larger than that of the V1 Plus’ 3.44 kWh. The Vida V1 electric scooter can be charged quickly from zero to eighty percent in around 65 minutes. For the V1 Plus and V1 Pro, respectively, the charging duration from 0% to 80% in a domestic setting is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Peak output for both versions is 6kW (8 HP), and both are driven by a PMSM electric motor. Users can select between the riding modes of Eco, Custom, Ride, and Sport depending on their needs. Limp Home, which enables users to drive the scooter for about 8 km at a speed of 10 kmph, is an intriguing and practical feature.
The Vida V1 offers an appealing colour palette and a small, sporty silhouette. A 7-inch TFT touchscreen with Bluetooth, 4G, and Wi-Fi connectivity is included. Advanced functions like anti-theft alarm, track my bike, geofencing, remote immobilisation, vehicle diagnostics, and SOS warning are all available.
Vida V1 launch schedule, support infra
The Hero Vida V1 electric scooter will be introduced gradually. To prevent a protracted waiting period, this will be done. The Vida V1 is anticipated to receive a sizable number of bookings from Hero MotoCorp. The scooter will initially be sold in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. Later, we’ll explore other cities and areas. The company’s factory in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, is where the scooter is made.
A vast network of quick charging stations will be available to support the Vida V1 electric scooter. There is also Vida Cloud, which can be used for a variety of things like scheduling a charging station, performing remote diagnostics, and performing on-site repairs. Hero also provides tempting loan plans with interest rates that are 1.5–2% lower than those of the current market. Another beneficial option is the buy-back programme, which guarantees consumers will receive 70% of the vehicle’s original purchase price between the 16th and 18th months of ownership. A unique 3-day test ride will also be advantageous to interested purchasers.
