India’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp forayed into the electric vehicle segment on October 7 with the introduction of its first electric scooter Vida V1 priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). (Image: Moneycontrol)
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The company has introduced two variants of the scooter -- Vida V1 plus and Vida V1 Pro -- tagged at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Hero Vida V1 will first be launched in Delhi, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
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The VIDA V1 Plus comes with a range of 143 kilometres, while the VIDA V1 Pro comes with an enhanced range of 165 kms on a single charge.
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The Vida Platform has been launched for consumers to avail of Vida services and also help them locate the Vida charging network. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
Both Vida variants get features like a 7-inch touch screen, keyless control, two-way throttle, SOS alert, fast charging, and more. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
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Hero Vida V1's battery is removable and can be charged at home. The company said that the top speed of this e-scooter will be 80 kilometers per hour.
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The Hero Vida V1 electric scooter gets storage because of its electric vehicle design. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
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Hero is extending an assured buyback scheme, under which the company will provide 70 percent of the purchase value if the buyer returns the scooter between 16-18 months of vehicle ownership. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
The bookings for both the variants of Hero Vida V1 will start from October 10 and the deliveries will start from December 2022. Potential customers can also take a 3-day test drive. In both the variants, customers will get a portable battery. (Image: Vida Dot World video grab)
