Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Hero Motocorp has finally launched the much-awaited Hero Vida V1 range of electric scooters in India and here's everything you need to know about the newly launched electric scooters from Hero Motocorp.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Price & Variants

The Hero Vida is available in two variants, the base variant is the Hero Vida V1 Plus and this model is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, India). On the other hand, the top-spec Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooter is priced at Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Range

The Hero Vida V1 Plus electric scooter delivers a range of 143 kilometres on a full charge. On the other hand, the Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooter can go up to 165 kilometres. Though Hero Motocorp is yet to reveal the specifications of the battery pack on the Vida V1 range of electric scooters, it does sport removable battery packs.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Charging

According to Hero Motocorp, both the Hero Vida V1 Plus and Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooters offer fast charging at speeds up to 1.2km/min. Apart from that, the newly-launched Hero Vida range of electric scooters can charge using the Ather Grid network of fast charging points.

Using Ather Grid, the new Hero Vida V1 Plus and Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooters can charge to 80 per cent of battery capacity in just 65 minutes.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Performance

Though Hero Motocorp is yet to reveal the specifications of the electric motor used in the Hero Vida range of electric scooters, the company claims that the Hero Vida V1 Plus can accelerate from a standstill to 40km/h in just 3.4 seconds. On the other hand, the more premium Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooter can achieve the same feat in just 3.2 seconds.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

It is also worth mentioning that the Hero Vida V1 Plus and Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooters sport a very handy 'limp mode' function. In this mode, the electric scooter restricts the top speed to just 10km/h to preserve the battery for maximum range. Moreover, in this mode, both electric scooters are said to travel for an additional 8km even after the battery charge level reaches the critical point.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

External Features

The Hero Vida V1 Plus and Hero Vida V1 Pro electric scooters come with features such as telescopic front suspension, mono-shock rear suspension, all-LED lighting, a small windscreen, a handlebar-mounted large 7-inch touchscreen instrument panel, and a front disc brake setup.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Other Features

The Hero Vida V1 electric scooters also come with features such as Keyless control, SOS alert, cruise control, on-site repair, two-way throttle, 3 ride modes, follow-me-home headlamps, 26-litre underseat storage, split seats, and many more.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Configurations

The newly launched Hero Vida V1 electric scooter is available in three different configurations. The first configuration is pretty much conventional with seating for two people and closed storage underneath the seat.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

However, the next two options are slightly unconventional as both configurations sport open storage. The first of this type comes with a pillion seat, however, the storage under the seat is completely open and easily accessible. Whereas the next configuration consists of a single-seat setup.

Hero Vida V1 Plus & V1 Pro Electric Scooters - All You Need To Know

Thoughts About Hero Vida V1 Electric Scooter

Though Hero Motocorp might seem a little late for the 'party' with the Hero Vida V1 electric scooters, we think this is the right time as the infrastructure for EVs has started growing rapidly and there are no clear market leaders as well. Apart from that, the specifications for the Vida V1 electric scooter also seem pretty strong for the price.

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Article Published On: Friday, October 7, 2022, 18:40 [IST]
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