Hero has launched the two Vida VX2 electric scooter variants in the Indian market; the starting price is only just ₹44,490. The first is the Vida Vx2 Go, and the second is the Vida Vx2 Plus. Both of these electric scooters have been launched under BaaS (battery as a service). In simple terms, you will need to pay a monthly EMI based on kilometers, and you will have to pay this EMI until the cost of the battery pack is recovered, or you can pay for the battery pack in one lump sum. Let’s find out what special features these two electric scooters have and which of the Hero Vida VX2 Go or Vida VX2 Plus will prove to be better for you.
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Design:
The Hero Vida VX2 is truly an electric scooter with a premium look; there’s no doubt about it. This electric scooter somewhat resembles YEDEA’s electric scooters. The build of this electric scooter is genuinely muscular, just like a petrol scooter. If we talk about the design, from the front, this electric scooter gives a completely unique look because there is a large LED projector headlight in the front body. The scooter’s handle head features small, unique turn indicators, and at the back, there is also a unique tail lamp, with the rear turn indicators located just below it. Due to its signature lights, the Hero Vida VX2 stands out from other electric scooters. This electric scooter uses a solid steel frame, and the upper body is made of high-quality ABS. At the front of the scooter, you will find the VIDA badging, and on both sides at the back, you’ll find the VX2 badging.
This electric scooter features 12-inch alloy wheels. The Vida Vx2 Go comes with drum brakes both in the front and rear, while the Vida Vx2 Plus offers a disc brake in the front and drum brakes in the rear. Both models of the Vida Vx2 provide a long, comfortable, and spacious ride, with a removable battery underneath and under-seat storage. The Vx2 Go includes one removable battery, whereas the Vx2 Plus has two removable batteries. The Hero Vida VX2 comes with bright premium color options, which makes both these electric scooters potential super hits in the Indian market. The Vida Vx2 Go is available in five colors, while the Vida Vx2 Plus is available in a total of seven premium colors. Vida Vx2 Go – Nexus Blue, Matte White, Matte Lime, Pearl Black, Pearl Red Vida Vx2 Plus – Nexus Blue, Metallic Grey, Autumn Orange, Matte White, Matte Lime, Pearl Black, Pearl Red.
Comfort:
When we talk about comfort, the Vida Vx2 offers a comfortable floorboard with 12″+12″ alloy wheels both at the front and back. The Vida Vx2 Plus comes with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, whereas the Vida Vx2 Go features drum brakes at both ends, but both models are equipped with a combi brake system. Regarding suspension, you have dual hydraulic telescopic suspension in the front and side-mounted mono swingarm spring suspension in the rear, which can be adjusted in 3 steps, making the ride extremely smooth. This electric scooter offers a comfortable, long, and wide seat measuring 851 mm. At the back, you have comfortable grab handles and foldable aluminum alloy foot pegs for resting your feet. Speaking of ground clearance, it provides 160 mm.
Features:
Talking about the features, the Hero Vida VX2 electric scooter comes with all the basic features. The Vida Vx2 Go offers two power modes: Eco and Ride, with a top speed of 45 km/h in Eco mode and 70 km/h in Ride mode. The Vida Vx2 Plus gives you three modes: Eco, Ride, and Sport, with a top speed of 45 km/h in Eco mode, 70 km/h in Ride mode, and 80 km/h in Sport mode. It has a small 4.3-inch LCD TFT color instrument cluster, but the company hasn’t specified whether it includes WiFi and Bluetooth for connectivity. All sensors are provided to meet new European regulations. Moreover, there’s a USB port available for charging smartphones, and the scooter features reverse parking, smartphone integration, cloud connectivity, navigation assist, a seat lock, an under-seat hook, and two utility hooks, and all necessary information about the scooter can be accessed through the My Vida App on your smartphone. You get so many features. In the Vida Vx2 Go, you get only one removable battery pack, which provides 33.2 liters of under-seat storage, whereas in the Vida Vx2 Plus, you get two removable battery packs, which results in 27.2 liters of storage.
Power:
If we talk about performance, both the Vida Vx2 Go and Vx2 Plus electric scooters are equipped with the same 6 kW high-performance PMSM motor. The Vx2 Go reaches 45 km/h in eco mode and 70 km/h in ride mode, with a top speed of 70 km/h. It takes just 4.2 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h. The Vx2 Plus reaches 45 km/h in eco mode, 70 km/h in ride mode, and 80 km/h in sport mode, with a top speed of 80 km/h. It takes only 3.1 seconds for acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about speed; both electric scooters provide good acceleration, and you won’t feel any power lag, so you can forget about speed concerns.
Battery:
If we talk about the battery capacity, the Hero Vida VX2 offers you two options; both models come with a removable IP 67 LFP battery pack under the seat. One is the Vida Vx2 Go, which comes with a 2.2 kWhr removable battery pack, and the Vida Vx2 Plus offers two removable battery packs with a capacity of 3.4 kWhr each. You can charge both models of the electric scooter in three ways: first, you can charge it at Hero’s fast charging station; the second way is that you can connect the AC charger to the under-seat charging socket; and the third way is that you can remove the Vida Vx2’s battery pack and charge it indoors using a normal three-pin plug socket. The company has introduced a new initiative, which they call BaaS (Battery as a Service), meaning you can bring these electric scooters home by just paying for the vehicle, and you can pay the monthly EMI for the battery pack according to how much you drive daily. You will have to pay this EMI until the company recovers the full price of the battery. That means, in simple terms, you will have to pay one thousand rupees every month, and you will be able to charge its battery for free at Hero Vida’s public fast charging stations. You will find more than 3600 fast charging points across India.
| Normal Charging Time | Fast Charging Time | Hero Vida Vx2 Go | Hero Vida Vx2 Plus |
| 0-80% | 0-80% (62 minutes) | 3 hrs 53 min | 5 hrs 39 min |
| 0-100% | 0-100% (120 minutes) | 4 hrs 13 min | 5 hrs 39 min |
Range:
When talking about the range (mileage), the Hero Vida Vx2 electric scooter offers you two variants: one is the Vida Vx2 Go, which comes with a 2.2 kWh battery pack, and the company claims an IDC range of 92 km. You can get a range of 64 km in eco mode and 48 km in ride mode. The second variant is the Vida Vx2 Plus, which comes with two battery packs that have a total weight of 3.4 kWh, and the company claims an IDC range of 142 km for this Vida Vx2. You can achieve a range of 100 km in Eco mode, 75 km in Ride mode, and 65 km in Sport mode. However, the real range still depends on the load, the mode you are driving in, and whether the scooter is being ridden by one person or has another person riding with them, which will affect the mileage you get from the Hero Vida Vx2.
Price:
If we talk about the price, then:
The introductory price of the Hero Vida Vx2 Go is ₹84,990/-, and with BaaS, you will get it for only ₹44,990/- (per KM cost ₹1.24).
The introductory price of Hero Vida Vx2 Plus is ₹99,990/-, and with BaaS, you will get it for only ₹57,990/-* (per KM Cost ₹0.90)
But in India you get to see the ex-showroom price according to your state.
Warranty:
The VIDA VX2 electric scooter is also covered by a standard 5-year or 50,000-kilometer warranty, whichever occurs first, for the vehicle as a whole. The traction battery pack is additionally covered by a 3-year or 30,000-kilometer warranty, whichever occurs first.
Opinion:
Both models of Hero Vida Vx2 are perfect for city commuting in India. The term BaaS—Battery as a Service—introduced by the company in Vida Vx2 Go and Vida Vx2 Plus, may be beneficial for some or seem unnecessary for others, as paying per kilometer might not appeal to everyone. The actual range of the Vida Vx2 Go variant is 60 km* in eco mode and 47 km* in ride mode. If your daily commute is 45 km*, you can opt for BaaS—Battery as a Service by paying ₹44,490/-, or you can own this electric scooter by making a full payment of ₹99,490/*.
Or the Vida VX2 Plus variant could be a great option for you. This electric scooter is unlikely to have anyone opting for BaaS—Battery as a Service. This electric scooter offers every feature you could need, including front disc brakes, two exclusive color options, an extra sport mode, enhanced acceleration, and the best part of this variant is that you get two removable batteries of 1.7 kWhr each, totaling a capacity of 3.4 kWhr, which allows you to achieve a real range (mileage) of over 100 km in eco mode. If you want to buy this scooter with both battery packs, its introductory price is only ₹99,990/-, and after this offer ends, you will have to pay ₹1,09,990/-.
