Hero MotoCorp is stepping up its electric scooter game with the launch of the new Vida V2. The lineup comes in three trims — Lite, Plus, and Pro, with the Lite trim being a new addition to the Vida family. With the more affordable Vida V2 Lite, can Hero MotoCorp give the Ather Rizta a serious challenge? We break down which scooter is the better choice.
Hero Vida V2 vs Ather Rizta: Engine Specs
The Vida V2 is available in three battery options — 2.2 kWh, 3.44 kWh and 3.94 kWh. The total capacity mentioned is divided into two batteries as Vida continues to use removable battery technology. According to Hero MotoCorp, all three V2 scooters have an output of 5.2 bhp and 25 Nm of torque. The Lite has an IDC range of 94 km, a top speed of 69 kmph and two ride modes — Eco and Ride. It can be charged from 0 to 80 per cent in 3 hours and 30 minutes. The Plus has an IDC range of 143 km, a top speed of 85 kmph and three ride modes — Eco, Ride and Sport. It juices up from 0 to 80 per cent in 5 hours and 15 minutes. The top-of-the-line Pro returns an IDC range of 165 km, four ride modes — Eco, Ride, Sport and Custom, top speed of 90 kmph and charges from 0 to 80 per cent in 5 hours and 55 minutes.
| Hero Vida V2 | Lite | Plus | Pro |
| Battery | 2.2 kWh | 3.44 kWh | 3.94 kWh |
| IDC Range | 94 km | 143 km | 165 km |
| Real world range | 64 km | 100 km | 114 km |
| Power | 5.2 bhp | 5.2 bhp | 5.2 bhp |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 25 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Top Speed | 69 kmph | 85 kmph | 90 kmph |
| 0 – 40 kmph | 4.2 seconds | 3.4 seconds | 2.9 seconds |
| Ride modes | Eco, Ride | Eco, Ride, Sport | Eco, Ride, Sport, Custom |
| Charging | 3 hour 30 min | 5 hour 15 min | 5 hour 55 min |
The Ather Rizta offers two battery pack options, 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh. The 2.9 kWh battery pack, the Rizta produces 5.7 bhp and a top speed of 80 kmph. With a claimed range of 123 km, the Ather e-scooter does from zero to 40 kmph in 4.7 seconds and has two ride modes — Zip and SmartEco. It charges from 0 to 80 per cent in 6 hours and 30 minutes. The 3.7 kWh battery has a claimed range of 159 km, top speed of 80 kmph and a recharge from 0 to 80 per cent in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Ather Rizta | 2.9 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Power | 5.7 bhp | 5.7 bhp |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Range | 123 km | 159 km |
| Top Speed | 80 kmph | 80 kmph |
| 0 – 40 kmph | 4.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Ride Modes | Zip, SmartEco | Zip, SmartEco |
| Charging time | 6 hour 30 min | 4 hour 30 min |
Hero Vida V2 vs Ather Rizta: Features
The Vida V2 comes standard with a 7-inch TFT rider’s console, turn-by-turn navigation, all LED lights with follow me lights, Bluetooth Connectivity with call receive the option, cruise control and regenerative braking and 26 litres of boot space.
The Rizta offers a 34-litre under-seat boot and a 22-litre frunk. The entry-level variant features a 7-inch display, while the top trim upgrades to a 7-inch TFT screen with connectivity options and Google Maps-based navigation.
Hero Vida V2 vs Ather Rizta: Price
The new Vida V2 starts from Rs 96,000 and goes all the way till Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom. The Rizta, on the other hand, is slotted from Rs 1.10 lakh to Rs 1.47 lakh, all ex-showroom. The Ather Rizta offers two battery pack options, 2.9 kWh and 3.7 kWh. The 2.9 kWh battery pack, the Rizta produces 5.7 bhp and a top speed of 80 kmph. With a claimed range of 123 km, the Ather e-scooter does from zero to 40 kmph in 4.7 seconds and has two ride modes — Zip and SmartEco. It charges from 0 to 80 per cent in 6 hours and 30 minutes. The 3.7 kWh battery has a claimed range of 159 km, top speed of 80 kmph and a recharge from 0 to 80 per cent in 4 hours and 30 minutes.
| Hero Vida 2 | Lite | Plus | Pro |
| Prices | Rs 96,000 | Rs 1.15 lakh | Rs 1.35 lakh |
| Ather Rizta | Rizta S | Rizta (2.9 kWh) | Rizta (3.7 kWh) |
| Prices | Rs 1.10 lakh | Rs 1.27 lakh | Rs 1.47 lakh |
