TVS iQube Electric

TVS iQube Electric Highlights

The TVS iQube Electric scooter has been launched in India at Rs 1.15 lakh (on-road Bengaluru). The price includes the cost of the standard home charging system along with its installation cost. Bookings have commenced at a token amount of Rs 5,000 in Bengaluru and deliveries will start from January 27, 2020 onwards. The scooter will initially be sold in Bengaluru and more cities will be added phase-wise. At this pricing, the TVS iQube Electric scooter competes against the Ather 450 (Rs 1.13 lakh, on-road Bengaluru) and the Premium variant of the Bajaj Chetak (Rs 1.15 lakh ex-showroom Bengaluru), which are the only two properly modern, connected electric scooters in the country.

The TVS iQube Electric scooter employs a 4.4kW electric hub motor which produces 140Nm of torque at the wheel. The motor is linked to a 2.25kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floorboard. It offers a claimed range of 75km and it takes 5 hours to charge completely using a 5A charging socket. TVS has not offered fast-charging capbility for this electric scooter. The company claims the scooter can reach a top speed of 78kmph and 0-40kmph sprint takes 4.2 seconds. The scooter comes with two riding modes: Eco and Sport. For better range, the top speed is restricted to 40kmph in Eco mode.

TVS will also provide the charging infrastructure for the scooter. The TVS iQube electric scooter features an all-LED lighting system and a TFT instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity. Using this, one can access features like navigation assist, geo-fencing, range indication, charge status, ride statistics, and overspeed alert. For better practicality, the company also offers a USB charging port and a boot light as standard.

The TVS iQube Electric scooter rides on telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers. Brakes include a front disc and a rear drum. It rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels on both ends and weighs 118kg kerb. TVS offers a 3-year/ 50,000km warranty as standard.