New Hero Vida V2 Lite vs TVS iQube comparison

Hero updated its electric scooter range recently with the launch of the Vida V2 range, which consists of the Lite, Plus, and Pro models. The three scooters compete with a plethora of other electric scooters in the market made by Ola, Ather, Bajaj, and TVS. In this segment, the TVS iQube is a compelling choice for most, as it features a subtle, yet, unique design and the Hero Vida V2 Lite competes directly with the entry-level iQube. Here’s how they compare against each other in terms of features and specifications.

New Hero Vida V2 Lite vs TVS iQube — Features and hardware

The new Hero Vida V2 Lite retains its familiar design language, however, it has now broken into the sub-1 lakh price bracket – Rs 96,000 (ex-showroom) – widening its customer base. The scooter features telescopic forks, a monoshock at the rear, a disc brake at the front, a drum brake at the rear, LED headlamps, keyless entry, a 26-litre boot space, and a 7-inch TFT touchscreen with navigation and mobile connectivity. For the price, the Hero Vida V2 Lite seems well-packed with features.

With a price tag of Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom), the TVS iQube grabs one’s attention. The TVS iQube features a similar front suspension, but it opts for dual rear shocks. The iQube also gets a disc brake at the front, a drum brake at the rear, 30-litres of storage, a TFT instrument console with phone connectivity, LED lighting, and more. When comparing the two, the TVS iQube has more storage, while on the other aspects, they are well matched.

New Hero Vida V2 Lite vs TVS iQube — Battery specifications

The Hero Vida V2 Lite and the TVS iQube, both feature a 2.2kWh battery pack. However, one big difference between them is that the V2 Lite has a removable battery while the iQube gets a fixed battery. The Hero Vida V2 Lite has a claimed IDC range of 94km while the iQube has a real-world range of 75km.