TVS iQube Electric vs Jupiter ZX: Performance Numbers Compared
Our test figures will help you understand the exact story
Our test figures will help you understand the exact story
Two different family scooters, under the same roof, catering to two distinct segments. On one side of the ring, we have the TVS iQube, and on the other, the TVS Jupiter. Will the EV triumph in this bout, or will the ICE scooter come up trumps? Here’s a detailed performance comparison that’ll straighten things out once and for all.
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Acceleration |
TVS iQube Electric |
TVS Jupiter ZX Disc BS6 |
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0-40kmph |
4.76s (sport), 4.94s (eco) |
4.66s |
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0-60kmph |
9.54s (sport) |
10.24s |
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0-80kmph |
maxed out at 78kmph |
30.21s |
The iQube is a tad slower to get off the line, but that’s probably because of the extra 11 kilos it carries. In the dash to 60kmph, it’s 0.7 seconds quicker than the Jupiter but maxes out at 78kmph (true speed). With its power advantage, the Jupiter tops out at around 80kmph but takes a whole 30 seconds to do so.
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Roll-On Acceleration |
TVS iQube Electric |
TVS Jupiter ZX Disc BS6 |
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20-40kmph |
Eco: 2.90s, Power: 2.74s |
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20-50kmph |
Power: 4.83s |
5.37s |
What’s interesting is the way the iQube delivers its power. The torque is instant, but the meat of the powerband lies in the mid-range, which makes it really usable in city traffic. Despite being the heavier scooter, it's not only quicker but feels more responsive than the TVS Jupiter. The smooth and instant delivery of power also makes quick overtakes an absolute breeze.
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TVS iQube Electric |
TVS Jupiter ZX Disc BS6 |
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Braking (60-0kmph) |
22.16m |
22.32m |
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TVS iQube Electric |
TVS Jupiter ZX Disc BS6 |
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Range/Efficiency |
Eco: 83km (tested) Sport: 55km (claimed) |
City: 62.3kmpl Highway: 52kmpl |
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Charging/ Fuel up time |
80%: less than 5 hours 100%: 7 hours approx |
Fuel up in a couple of minutes |
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Astride the iQube, we were able to extract 83km on a single charge as opposed to TVS’s claimed 75km. So it really boils down to how careful you are with the throttle. Rolling off the throttle on the iQube activates the motor regen, which tops up the battery in small amounts, thereby extending its range.
Most EVs witness a drastic performance drop in limp mode. But that's not the case with the iQube. The scooter lets you access up to 40 per cent (up to 30kmph) of the motor's performance even when the range drops to 1 per cent. Unfortunately, you can’t top up the scooter quickly as it doesn’t come with fast charging. Make sure you always have the portable changer on board just in case you run out. A full charge would take you about seven hours, which is quite a lot of time.
That’s one of the biggest advantages of ICE scooters. You need not worry about running out of fuel as there’s usually a pump almost every five kilometres. And it takes only a matter of minutes to fill up and scoot off. A full tank on the Jupiter should give you well over 280km.
ICE engines do have their perks, but electric scooters like the iQube seem to be closing in the gap rather quickly. Considering improvements in infrastructure and battery tech, EVs are only going to get better from here on. So the iQube, in our opinion, is a great pick.
TVS iQube User Reviews
Best scooter for daily use, have a good mileage, best safety and a good ride, feels comfortable, best for students, office work and daily use, if you are old citizen, the scooter is very useful for you also good for students.Read More
Very excellent riding experience with good battery backup and smooth riding, very good and attractive build of the body which is very eye catching plus the service staff is very polite and helpful always very supportive. Very compact design and fast charging capacity. Everyone is pleased and best feature is the environment benefits.Read More
ek modern aur eco-friendly electric scooter hai jo aaj ke samay ke liye bahut hi useful vehicle maana jata hai. Yeh scooter khaas taur par un logon ke liye design kiya gaya hai jo pollution ko kam karna chahte hain aur petrol ke badhte daamon se bachna chahte hain. Iska design simple, stylish aur attractive hai, jo har age group ke logon ko pasand aata hai. TVS iQube me powerful electric motor di gayi hai jo smooth aur noiseless ride provide karti hai. Iski top speed lagbhag 78 km/h tak hoti hai, jo daily city commuting ke liye kaafi hai. Is scooter ki sabse badi khasiyat iska smart technology features hain, jaise ki digital display, smartphone connectivity aur navigation support. Isme lithium-ion battery use hoti hai jo ek baar full charge hone par lagbhag 100 km tak chal sakti hai, jo roz ke kaam ke liye perfect range hai. Charging bhi kaafi convenient hai kyunki ise ghar par hi easily charge kiya ja sakta hai. Safety ke liye isme regenerative braking system, strong body aur LED light.Read More
I like the looks and already tried tvs bike so like this brand and the mileage is also very good in this as it is good and my family also like the looks of this scooty so we choose this and very I am very much satisfied with the quality it gives. As about the mileage it is good as it's around 85 km and and the comfort it gives is too good as I also have activa 6g but I feel very comfortable in this. The negative I find is that the accessories are not available at the showroom very difficult to find it's accessories. Yes I highly recommend this scooty as this is far better than the cheap electric scooty that are available in the market. I recommend this to the people who look for looks. Design and mileage. If you want features than there were ather, Ola, vida etc are there but look wise it is best Read More
Because it has good range in city as well as in highway ride or a journey, with good linear performance and comfort. The ride quality of this scooter is very well and its efficiency is the best in the entire category. And the pricing of this scooter is also a good factor to buy it. It gives me easily 115 kms range in both city and highway riding. I was travels many times with my Tvs iQube 3.5 kwh scooter from my Home which id located in Srinagar Garhwal to my Village which is approx 47 km in single side with unconstructed road about 4-5 km and it performs fantastic with comfortable ride. There is only one negative point for me is Its take a little bit more time while charging, this could have been better. If your daily travels is more than 80 km than you should definitely buy Tvs iQube 3.5 kwh variant. Because its battery last more than 110 km range. Or if your daily travel is less than 60 km still it is best choice for you because you charge it.. It last almost a week in this case. And have good practicality of 32 L boot space.Read More