Hero Vida VX2 Electric Scooter Launch on July 1: Key Details, Specs, Price & Rivals

Updated: 29-06-2025, 01.10 PM

New Delhi, 29 June (Auto Desk): Hero MotoCorp is all set to launch its most affordable electric scooter under the Vida brand — Vida VX2 — on July 1, 2025. The VX2 will cater to India’s mass-market electric two-wheeler segment, targeting daily commuters and budget-conscious buyers. Positioned below the Vida V2, it is expected to compete head-to-head with TVS iQube, Ola S1 Air, Bajaj Chetak, and other sub-₹1 lakh e-scooters.

Hero Vida VX2

Vida VX2: Design Highlights

Inspired by the Vida Z concept from EICMA 2024
Clean and commuter-friendly design
LED lighting all around – including headlamps, DRLs, indicators, and taillamps
Flat single-piece seat, basic handlebar switchgear
Compact digital instrument cluster

Features & Equipment

Affordable positioning means some features are toned down
Drum brakes on both ends; possible disc brake on higher variants
Physical button interface, not touchscreen
Traditional key ignition (no app-based or keyless start)
Removable battery packs for easy indoor/home charging

Performance & Battery Options

Built on the same modular platform as the Vida V2
Battery options expected: 2.2 kWh and 3.4 kWh
Claimed range: 100+ km (depending on variant)
Likely to come with multiple riding modes, regenerative braking

Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Model

Hero MotoCorp will offer the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model for the VX2:

Customers can buy the scooter without the battery at a lower price
Pay a monthly subscription fee based on usage per km
Makes the initial purchase price as low as ₹70,000 (ex-showroom)
With battery included, expected price ~₹1 lakh (ex-showroom)

Target Rivals in India

TVS iQube 2.2
Ola S1 Air
Bajaj Chetak Urbane
Ather Rizta S
Ampere Magnus EX

Conclusion

With the Vida VX2, Hero MotoCorp aims to grab a larger share in the fast-growing electric scooter segment, especially among budget buyers looking for reliable, affordable, and urban-friendly EVs. The July 1 launch will be crucial, as the brand takes a step closer to mass electrification with a battery subscription option, flexible pricing, and user-friendly design.

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