Hero MotoCorp India has relaunched its famous Vida V1 Plus electric scooter in the Indian market. In the company’s lineup, the V1 electric scooter is placed below the Vida V1 Pro. The new model is available at a price of INR 1.15 lakh (ex-showroom). The portable charger and the FAME II subsidy are included in this price.
Hero unveiled its first premium Vida e-scooter in two variants: Plus and Pro. Later, the Vida V1 Plus was discontinued from the Indian market. Now, the brand has re-launched the Plus version in India. In terms of design and features, both electric scooters share the same features and designs. The only significant changes are in range and performance. The new prices make the V1 Plus INR 30,000 cheaper than its sibling variant, i.e., the V1 Pro.
In India, state governments are contributing to the adoption of green mobility by providing additional subsidies. Customers in Delhi can buy the Vida V1 Plus at an affordable price of around INR 97,800 (ex-showroom). The Vida V1 Plus rivals the likes of the Ola S1 Air, Ather 450S, Simple Dot One, Bajaj Chetak, and S1 X+.
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The Vida V1 Plus is available with two removable 1.72 kWh battery sets. The scooter’s high speed is rated at 80 kmph, and the real-time range is around 100 km. The motor churns out a power output of 6 kW and a peak output of 25 Nm. The battery sets can be fully charged in 5 hours and 15 minutes via the portable charger equipped with the scooter. Vida Electric is offering a vehicle warranty for 5 years, while the battery has a 3-year warranty. The scooter can sprint from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3.4 seconds.
The electric scooter comes in three riding modes: Ride, Eco, and Sport. The Hero Vida V1 Plus houses a seven-inch TFT screen that works as a touchscreen instrument cluster, which has internet connectivity that allows features like geofence, turn-by-turn navigation, remote immobilization, track my bike, vehicle diagnostics, and SOS alert.
The V1 Plus comes equipped with LED lighting and a projector headlamp. Hero is also offering other features like an anti-theft alarm, keyless entry, follow-me home headlamps, cruise control, electronic seat, and handle lock. For reverse and regen assistance, the new model gets two-way throttle. Then there’s Bluetooth support that allows incoming call alerts.
The Vida V1 Pro gets a certified range of 110 km along with a complete battery power of 3.94 kWh. It has four riding modes: Eco, Sport, Ride, and Custom. The electric scooter can sprint from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3.2 seconds.
