Hero Vida V1 Electric Scooter Detailed In 8 Pics
It backs its futuristic looks with modern technology underneath
It backs its futuristic looks with modern technology underneath
After many teasers, spy shots and what not, Hero MotoCorp, under its e-mobility brand Vida, has finally launched the Vida V1 electric scooter in India. The scooter looks futuristic and is a massive departure from anything that we’ve seen from Hero so far. Check it out in these set of detailed images:
Design
What you’ll notice instantly is the scooter’s contemporary design. It looks nothing like Hero has ever made, with its minimalist and clean design. The contrast between the black and other colours looks pleasing and the scooter has a very coherent overall design. Its chunky 7-inch TFT touchscreen console is flanked by sleek LED indicators and the switchgear looks very premium.
Motor
Both the V1 Pro and V1 Plus get an IP68 rated motor which claims to propel the scooters to a top speed of 80kmph. The V1 Pro, though, boasts of quicker acceleration, doing 0-40kmph in 3.2 seconds, against the V1 Plus’ 3.4 seconds.
Battery Packs
As for the battery packs, both the scooters get IP67 rated units. The V1 Pro gets a 3.94kWh battery pack while the V1 Plus gets a smaller 3.44kWh unit. As a result, the IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) range of the e-scooters are 165km and 143km respectively. The removable battery pack on the V1 claims a fast charging time of less than 65min to go from 0-80 percent.
Storage
The scooter’s underseat area houses the swappable battery, behind which is the storage compartment. It’s encircled by a removable pillion seat and a massive 26-litre underseat storage.
Underpinnings
The Hero Vida V1 is built on an underbone frame linked to a telescopic fork and a monoshock absorber. Braking is handled by a disc up front and a drum at the rear. The electric scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends with a 90-section front and 100-section rear tyre.
Instrument Console
The juiciest part of electric scooters is the slew of features they get and the Vida is no different. It gets a 7-inch touchscreen TFT console, two-way throttle, turn-by-turn navigation, cruise control, keyless ignition, parking assist, emergency alert and more. There are also four riding modes on offer: Eco, Ride, Sport and Custom. The last one, as the name suggests, is completely customizable, and lets you adjust how much regenerative braking or performance you’d want at the twist of your right wrist.
Price
The Vida V1 Plus has been priced at Rs 1,45,000, while the V1 Pro carries a price tag of Rs 1,59,000 (both ex-showroom). While that’s a fair bit more than what we expected, the scooter packs the design and features to put up a fight against its rivals. It hence goes up against the likes of the TVS iQube Electric, Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro and Bajaj Chetak.
Vida V1 User Reviews
- V1 Pro- Should you Buy ?Real world mileage if you run it in eco mode, won't give you 90 km in single charge, even the v2 pro model. However since I bought, I did not spend single penny on maintenance. Other negatives: Vida has not released any software update so far over ota, don't have option to change speedometer dashboard skin, most of the features won't work in app. Keyless: should have an option for key. Should have turn indicator buzzer. You have to be cautious while washing your scooter sometime switch won't work until it gets completely dried.Read More7 2
- Very good vecile go for itVery nice performance and services quality is good I have used for 2 year and see no downgrade in performance and range if you buy vida V1 plus then you get estimate range of 80 km but if you buy vida V1 pro then you get estimate range of 100 km in eco mode . company clean 165 but the vehicle not able to give that kind of rengeRead More2 1
- Very good Ev ScooterI purchased vida v1Pro it's very good EV scooter & millage also very well to travel 100km.In my Scooter Charging taking time is 5hours.only one key is given to raid.2 key is required.Hero vida one changes I required that is Single soft seat Cover & Folding foot rest inside option is very good for Ev Scooter.Read More
- Best removable battery scooter.I am owning VidaV1 from past 1+ year. I see it is best in built quality and riding comfortability. It has good space for carrying. Very important feature which is the one help me a lot is removable battery. I moved from one rented home to other and at new home no charging facilities at basement. I can carry battery to 3rd floor and charge, with this Vida V1. Thanks for the great features.Read More2
- Over all its my bestOver all its my best choice I have ever made in taking this vehicle matainance cost is low and battery quality is good over a best vehicle to travel in the city1