Hero Vida V1 Plus e-scooter India launch price Rs 1.45 lakh; claimed range 143km

The Hero Vida V1 electric scooter has been launched in Plus and Pro variants, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh, respectively. The V1 Plus and V1 Pro differ in terms of range as well as performance.   

• Hero Vida V1 e-scooter has swappable batteries 

• Claimed range for V1 Plus is 143km and V1 Pro is 165 km

• Batteries developed in-house by Hero

Hero Vida V1 electric scooter: battery, electric motor and underpinnings

The Vida V1 Plus has a claimed range of 143km and can go from 0-40 in 3.4sec, while the V1 Pro has a claimed range of 165km and 0-40kph is dealt with in 3.2sec; both variants have a top speed of 80kph. The Plus and Pro also get fast charging capability, and can be charged from 0-80 percent in 65 minutes. The exact specifications for the powertrain will be updated in this story as soon as the details are revealed. 

Hero Vida V1 electric scooter: features

The biggest leg-up that the Vida V1 scooter has over its rivals is that it boasts of swappable batteries, which means getting a fully charged unit should be a matter of minutes and not hours, as is usually the case. These batteries have been developed in-house by Hero.

The Vida V1 e-scooters are loaded to the gills with electronic features such as a 7.0-inch TFT touchscreen dash, keyless operations, riding modes, as well as a proprietary app through which you can pair your phone to it.  

Hero Vida V1 electric scooter: pricing and rivals

The Hero Vida V1 Plus is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh, while the V1 Pro commands Rs 1.59 lakh. The pricing of the electric scooter is much higher than was earlier anticipated but it falls in the same ballpark as most of its major rivals. As of now, the Vida V1 e-scooters will only be available in Bengaluru, Delhi and Jaipur, with other locations being offered soon. Bookings open on October 10 and deliveries will commence in the second week of December. 

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi. 

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