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Hero MotoCorp Launches Most Affordable Electric Scooter, Vida VX2

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Hero MotoCorp has entered the Indian electric scooter market with its latest offering, the Vida VX2, priced at Rs.59,490 (ex-showroom) for the base variant, making it more affordable than the most affordable iPhone. The Vida VX2 is available in two variants, with a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme that allows consumers to pay Rs.0.96 per kilometre for using the battery. The top variant, Vida VX2 Plus, is priced at Rs.64,990 (ex-showroom) with the BaaS scheme and Rs.109,990 (ex-showroom) without it. The Vida VX2 boasts impressive performance, with the base variant offering a top speed of 70 kmph and a range of up to 92 kilometres on a single charge.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Vida VX2 electric scooter is priced at Rs.59,490 (ex-showroom) for the base variant, making it more affordable than the most affordable iPhone, which is priced at Rs.59,900.
  • The Vida VX2 is available in two variants, Vida VX2 Go and Vida VX2 Plus.
  • The Vida VX2 Go is equipped with a 2.2 kWh removable battery pack that allows it to run at a top speed of 70 kmph and a range of up to 92 kilometres on a single charge.
  • The Vida VX2 Plus is powered by a 3.4 kWh dual removable battery pack, promising up to 142 kilometres of range on a full charge and a top speed of 80 kmph.
  • The BaaS scheme allows consumers to pay Rs.0.96 per kilometre for using the battery.
  • The Vida VX2 Go can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in 4.2 seconds, while the Vida VX2 Plus can do the same in 3.1 seconds.
  • The Vida VX2 sits under the V2 in Vida's product lineup.

Statistics:

  • Rs.59,490 (ex-showroom): the price of the base variant of the Vida VX2.
  • Rs.59,900: the price of the most affordable iPhone in the market.
  • Rs.64,990 (ex-showroom): the price of the Vida VX2 Plus with the BaaS scheme.
  • Rs.109,990 (ex-showroom): the price of the Vida VX2 Plus without the BaaS scheme.
  • Rs.0.96 per kilometre: the cost of using the battery with the BaaS scheme.
  • 92 kilometres: the range of the Vida VX2 Go on a single charge.
  • 142 kilometres: the range of the Vida VX2 Plus on a full charge.
  • 70 kmph: the top speed of the Vida VX2 Go.
  • 80 kmph: the top speed of the Vida VX2 Plus.
  • 4.2 seconds: the time taken by the Vida VX2 Go to accelerate from 0-40 kmph.
  • 3.1 seconds: the time taken by the Vida VX2 Plus to accelerate from 0-40 kmph.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times

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