Hero Moto has launched its new Vida series of Electric Scooters in the Indian market. The Vida V1 is being offered in two variants which are Vida V1 Pro and Vida V1 Plus and they both have a top speed of 80kmph. Let’s take a detailed look at the new Hero Vida electric scooter.
The Vida V1 is being offered in two variants which include the V1 Pro and the V1 Plus. Both the variants have a top speed of 80kmph and also come with swappable batteries. As for the range figures, the V1 Pro can go up to 165kms on a single charge while the V1 Plus has a range of 143kms on a single charge.
Along with the scooter, the company has also launched Vida fast charging network, and Vida Platform. Hero claims that the fast charging allows the V1 Pro to get to 0 to 100% charge within 2 hrs and 17 min and V1 Plus can charge from 0 to 100% within 2 hrs.
There is a 7” HD touch display along with features like cruise control with resume function which enhances ease of riding, and an Intelligent Two-way throttle for easier reverse and parking. Along with that, there is also Keyless control with features like S.O.S alerts that can help in an emergency.
The base Vida V1 Plus starts at ₹1,45,000 while the higher-end Vida V1 Pro comes at a price of ₹1,59,000. The bookings for Vida Electric Scooter will start on 10 October 2022 and the delivery will start in December 2022. Hero has confirmed that the launch will take place in different phases. The launch cities of Phase I include Jaipur, Delhi, and Bangalore.
Pawan Munjal, CEO & CMD of Hero MotoCorp at the launch of the Vida V1 said, “We have only one planet and two choices – either do nothing pretending all is well. The other choice is to see the better tomorrow which is waiting to be born. Our new product Vida is the promise of a better world”