Hero VIDA VX2 Launch Ex-Showroom Price Details: New Delhi-headquartered Hero on Tuesday launched the VIDA VX2 Evooter--an electric scooter--at the starting prices of Rs 59,490 and Rs 99,490 for the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) and non-BaaS variants. Actor Anil Kapoor became the first customer of the stunning electric two-wheeler at the launch ceremony, receiving the vehicle keys from Hero MotoCorp Executive Chairman Pawan Munjal. Both variants--VX2 Plus and VX2 GO--are available in BaaS and non-BaaS options.

Hero VIDA VX2 Price Range

What is EVOOTER?

VIDA, Hero’s electric vehicle and emerging mobility solutions arm, has coined the term EVOOTER (a portmanteau of the terms ‘EV’ and ‘scooter’) for its latest electric two-wheeler, aimed at describing the combination of “the sustainability, intelligence, and performance of an EV” and “the comfort, design, and everyday practicality of a scooter”.

This VIDA EVOOTER, said the auto maker, “delivers the best of both worlds redefining how modern India moves”, which is “smartly, responsibly, and with purpose”.

VIDA VX2 range & efficiency

The electric two-wheeler comes with removable batteries, boasting range to the tune of 92-142 kilometres.

Here are the details as recorded under Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) tests, as shared by the New Delhi-based company:

• VX2 Plus: Up to 142 kms with 3.4 kWh battery
• VX2 Go: Up to 92 kms with 2.2 kWh battery

Pay-per-km subscription option

VIDA offers a “pay-per-km subscription” model aimed at eliminating the barrier of high upfront costs for the customer.

Battery charging speed

The VIDA VX2 boasts the capability to charge from zero to 80 per cent in 60 minutes, according to a press release.

Inclusions under BaaS option?

According to VIDA, the BaaS package offers a host of additional customer benefits, such as complimentary battery replacement if the performance falls below 70 per cent, and access to VIDA’s nationwide fast-charging network during the subscription period.

Here’s a brief descriptin of some of the key features that the VX2 EVOOTER offers:

• The only scooter in its class to offer remote immobilisation and cloud connectivity for added security
• Seamless smartphone integration for real-time ride statistics, telemetry
• Screen (turn-by-turn navigation available in both)
  • VX2 Plus: 4.3-inch TFT screen
  • VX2 Go: 4.3-inch LCD