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Hero Vida VX2 Plus Impresses in First Ride Review

Reviewers note a 0-40 km/h sprint in 3.1 seconds delivered by a 6 kW motor.

Vida VX2 Plus review, first ride: Hero's new electric scooter to take on the Rizta, Chetak and iQube
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Hero Vida VX2 Alternatives | Image: Republic

Overview

  • Dual removable 3.4 kWh batteries deliver a claimed 142 km IDC range and real-world figures of about 100 km in Eco mode, 75 km in Ride mode and 65 km in Sports mode.
  • Riders can choose Eco, Ride and Sports modes plus an on-demand Boost function for extra bursts of power up to the 80 km/h top speed.
  • A 4.3-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, SOS emergency function and smartphone app integration provides remote vehicle monitoring.
  • Ergonomic design features a flat floorboard, 777 mm seat height and an 851 mm long seat alongside 27.2 litres of under-seat storage and a 4.8-litre front trunk.
  • Priced at Rs 1.09 lakh ex-showroom with a Battery-as-a-Service option reducing the upfront cost to Rs 59,490, the VX2 Plus is positioned to challenge the Ather Rizta, TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.