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Hero Vida V1 electric scooter India LIVE Launch Updates Highlights: Price, Range, and more
Hero Vida V1 Electric Scooter Launch LIVE Updates: Check details of the live event, expected price, range, and more of the curtain raiser event of the `not the first electric scooter` here.
Highlights
- Hero Vida electric scooter is likely to be introduced in two variants
- A range of around 140 km will be offered by the Vida electric scooter
- Hero MotoCorp has partnered with Bharat Petroleum for battery-swapping stations
Latest Updates
Hero Vida V1
Hero Vida V1 variants:
Hero Vida V1 electric scooter gets features like:
The bookings for the Vida V1 electric scooters start on 10th October 2022. The scooters can be booked for an amount of Rs 2,499.
Hero Vida V1 deliveries will start in December 2022.
The Hero Vida V1 Pro is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and Vida V1 Pro is priced at Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
The potential consumers of Vida V1 can take a 3 day test ride.
The Hero Vida V1 electric scooter gets storage because of its electric vehicle design.
Hero Vida V1's battery is removable and can be charged at home.
Hero Vida has launched the Vida Platform, which comes with Vida services for consumers. Which also helps in finding the Vida Charging network.
Both variants get features like a 7-inch touch screen, keyless control, two-way throttle, SOS alert, and more.
Both variants have fast charging, getting to 1.2 km per minute.
Hero Vida has been launched in two variants namely the V1 Pro and V1 Plus, with both having a top speed of 80 kmph.
The Vida V1 gets connected features with navigation options, connectivity, and a digital instrument cluster.
Hero Vida V1 unvieled
Dr. Pawan Munjal said the launch of the product was delayed because they wanted to "get it right."
Vida aims to achieve sustainable clean mobility with its products.
The launch event of the Hero Vida electric scooter has begun.
At the time of the brand's unveil Dr. Pawan Munjal said, “Vida means life, and the brand’s sole purpose is to create a positive impact on the world and move us all forward in meaningful ways.
Hero Motocorp decided to introduce a new brand name after a feud with Hero Electric over retaining the Hero brand name. The matter went to the courts, where Hero Electric, a separate company then Hero Motocorp, was awarded the rights to retain the Hero tag.
At the time of the brand's announcement the company had plans to launch it first EV in July.
The electric scooter brand Vida under Hero was announced back in March and is now launching its first electric two-wheeler in India.
The launch event of the Hero Vida electric scooter begins in 5 minutes.
If the electric scooter gets the swappable battery technology, then it will be one of the first to have the feature.
The electric scooter is expected to have disc brakes on both ends, a digital instrument cluster, connected tech, and many more features.
Hero Motocorp previously collaborated with Taiwan-based technology startup Gogoro to obtain the swappable battery technology for its upcoming Vida V1.
The launch of the Hero Vida V1 electric scooter will open new doors for the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer in the EV market.
Hero Motocorp is developing the scooter after thorough testing and developing thousands of prototypes to have their first be the one without problems.
The electric scooter is expected to be launched in two variants, namely the Vida V1 Plus and Vida V1 Pro. The scooters might have slightly different specs.
Before this Hero Motocorp had invested in electric vehicles but this is the first time the two-wheeler manufacturer is launching a vehicle under its own brand name.
The deliveries of the Hero Vida V1 electric scooters are expected to begin by the end of this year.
Hero Vida electric scooter will face tough competition in the Indian market because of the multiple rivals in the segment that have already created a space for themselves in the market.
Based on the images of the Hero Vida electric scooter leaked earlier, the EV will get 5-spoke alloy wheels with telescopic forks on the front end.
You can watch the launch event live here:
The company shared information of testing the Vida electric scooter via a tweet.
Hero Motocorp has tested the scooter for more than 200,000 km in varied testing conditions. Also, over 1,006 prototypes of the scooter and child parts have been developed and tested during the course.
Hero Motocorp's teaser for "not the first electric scooter."
The new electric scooter opens new doors for its makers in the electric two-wheeler segment of the Indian market, also giving them a chance to get profits from the increasing trends in favour of EVs.
Hero Motorcorp has released multiple teasers for the Vida electric scooter on its social media platforms without revealing much of the details. The brand has managed to keep it its "best-kept secret."
The launch event of the Hero Vida electric scooter is scheduled to begin at 1 pm today, October 7. It will take place at the Global Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur.
Hero Vida V1 Electric Scooter Launch LIVE Updates: Hero Motocorp, India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of a new two-wheeler christened Hero Vida V1. This EV is the first model under its new brand Vida uncovered today, October 7. The electric two-wheeler is set to be unveiled at its Global Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur. Based on the information revealed earlier, the scooter will be offered in two variants: the Vida V1 Plus and Vida V1 Pro. This new model is being launched in the Indian market to attract consumers to its new brand and earn its place in the ever-growing EV market in India. Here we share all the live updates of the Hero Vida V1 unveiling event:
Hero Vida V1: Design
An earlier revelation showed that the Hero Vida V1 electric scooter would have a boxy appearance. The scooter will have flat side panels and eye-catching front LED headlamps, giving it a somewhat odd appearance. The scooter's 5-spoke alloy wheels with telescopic forks on the front will also have a grey finish. When the brand tomorrow lifts the curtain off the scooter, more information will become available.
Hero Vida V1: Range
The Hero Vida V1 electric scooter is predicted to have a range of 130–150 kilometres. Additionally, swappable battery packs will be included because the company has partnered with Bharat Petroleum to provide battery changing stations at fuel bunks.
Hero Vida V1: Price
The Hero Vida V1 Pro has been launched at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and the Vida V1 Plus is priced at Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The booking for the new electric scooters begins on 10 October 2022 with a token amount of Rs 2,499.
Hero Vida V1: Rivals
Considering the price range of Rs 1 lakh, upon launch, the Hero Vida V1 EV will compete against a myriad of electric scooters already in the Indian market. It is expected to go head to head against others in the same category, like Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ola S1, Ather 450, and others.