Hero Vida VX2 Go vs TVS iQube vs Ola S1 Z: Battery, range, price compared

India’s entry-level electric scooter space is heating up with new launches and aggressive pricing. The latest to join the fray is Hero’s new Vida VX2 Go, which takes on the likes of TVS iQube and budget models like the Ola S1 Z. All three are aimed at budget-conscious urban riders, but how do they compare on crucial parameters like range, charging time, and price? Let’s take a closer look.

Hero Vida VX2 Go vs TVS iQube vs Ola S1 Z: Battery, range and more

The Hero Vida VX2 Go is priced at Rs 99,490, ex-showroom, if purchased with the battery included. However, Hero also offers a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model that significantly brings down the upfront cost to Rs 59,490. In this model, the battery is rented separately. The scooter comes equipped with a 2.2 kWh battery and claims an IDC range of 92 km, with a top speed of 70 kmph. It includes a 580 W charger that takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes to go from 0 to 80 percent. Fast charging takes just one hour for a 0-80% top-up using a DC fast charger.

Rival TVS iQube, equipped with a similar 2.2kWh battery, is priced at Rs 94,434, ex-showroom. It offers a marginally higher IDC range of 94 km and a top speed of 75 kmph. Charging time for 0 to 80 percent is almost equal at 2 hours and 45 minutes. The iQube makes 5.9 hp and 33 Nm of torque.Then there’s the Ola S1 Z, the most affordable of the trio, priced at just Rs 59,999, ex-showroom. It features a 1.5 kWh battery pack, with a claimed IDC range of 75 km, which can be extended to 146 km with an optional second battery. It offers removable batteries. The S1 Z is targeted at city commuters, while the slightly pricier S1 Z+ (Rs 64,999) is designed for both personal and light commercial use.