TVS iQube ST vs Vida VX2 Plus: Which Wins?
How do the two family electric scooters compare against each other, at least on paper?
The TVS iQube has been one of the most popular family scooters in the Indian electric scooter market for the past few years. And the Vida VX2 Plus is the newest entrant. So, how do the two scooters compare against each other on paper? Let’s take a look:
For this comparison, we are taking the TVS iQube Electric ST 3.5kWh variant, as it offers a similar list of specifications and features as the Vida VX2 Plus.
Battery & Motor
|
Specifications |
TVS iQube ST 3.5kWh |
Vida VX2 Plus |
|
Battery Capacity |
3.5kWh |
3.4kWh |
|
Claimed IDC (Indian Driving Conditions) Range |
145km |
142km |
|
Charging Time (0-80%) |
3 hours |
4 hours and 13 minutes |
|
Peak Power Output |
4.4kW |
6kW |
|
Top Speed |
78kmph |
80kmph |
The TVS iQube is slightly better than the Vida VX2 in terms of battery capacity and claimed IDC range. The charging time required (0-80%) is 1 hour and 13 minutes less than that of the Vida VX2, which will improve everyday convenience. On the other hand, the VX2 comes with two removable batteries, which you can carry home and charge at your own convenience. That said, its higher peak power gives it a higher claimed top speed as well.
Underpinnings
|
Specifications |
TVS iQube ST 3.5kWh |
Vida VX2 Plus |
|
Front Suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Telescopic fork |
|
Rear Suspension |
Twin shock absorbers |
Twin shock absorbers |
|
Front Wheel |
12-inch |
12-inch |
|
Rear Wheel |
12-inch |
12-inch |
|
Front Brake |
Disc |
Disc |
|
Rear Brake |
Drum |
Drum |
Both scooters are quite evenly matched in terms of their hardware. It wouldn’t be right to choose the best scooter for you based on just hardware.
Dimensions
|
Specifications |
TVS iQube ST 3.5kWh |
Vida VX2 Plus |
|
Kerb Weight |
119kg |
115kg |
|
Underseat Storage Space |
32 litres |
27.2 litres |
The TVS iQube offers a larger underseat storage space, which increases the convenience quotient of the scooter. The Vida VX2 Plus offers two cubby holes on the front apron called Frunk, which offers space to store your cables, chargers, water bottles, and other small items. It is only available as an accessory, though.
Features
|
Features |
TVS iQube ST 3.5kWh |
Vida VX2 |
|
Console |
7-inch TFT |
4.3-inch TFT |
|
Bluetooth Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Turn-by-Turn Navigation |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Call/SMS Alerts |
Yes |
Yes |
|
USB Charging Port |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Smart Key |
No |
No |
Both scooters have a TFT instrument console, but the TVS iQube gets a bigger, 7-inch TFT touchscreen instrument console that displays speed, an odometer, a trip meter, battery percentage, range, time, and other regular readouts. It supports Bluetooth connectivity for call and SMS alerts, music controls, OTA updates, and turn-by-turn navigation with voice assist. The iQube also offers a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It has a USB charging port, reverse mode, and two riding modes: Eco and Power.
Price & Verdict
|
Scooter |
TVS iQubeST 3.5kWh |
Vida VX2 |
|
Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 1,27,935 |
Rs 94,800 |
So, as we have seen, the TVS iQube ST 3.5kwh is the more feature-rich family scooter, but it’s also more expensive. So, if you want a family scooter that offers the basic features you’d need on an everyday basis, then the Vida VX2 is the one for you. Otherwise, if you are on the market for a feature-rich scooter that has all the bells and whistles, then the TVS iQube ST 3.5kWh is the one for you
User Reviews
Very good scooty, ye ek acha vikalp hai jo local ke liye badiyan hai, jisko bhi lena ho, le sakte ho. Sabhi modal sahi hai, 75km and 100km, 150km sab badiyan hai isme. Sabhi chij badiyan laga or look bhi acha laga or suspension bhi bahot ache se work karta hai.Read More
Not bad not good but mileage is basically enough, and the price is to high rated, suspension and not much better and last the navigations is not much good, but the scooter is good almost you can recommend this if you can buy, so buy atleast in offers like diwali and others festivals offers, scooter is really good.Read More