Hero’s electric subsidiary Vida launched the VX2 in two guises: the Go and the Plus. Earlier, we pitted the Go variant against its rivals; now, we have compared the higher-spec Plus variant with the larger battery to see how it fares on paper in terms of battery pack, range and price.
Vida VX2 Plus electric scooter vs rivals: range comparison
| Range comparison | |
|---|---|
| Model | Range |
| Vida VX2 Plus | 142km |
| Bajaj Chetak 3501 | 153km |
| Bajaj Chetak 3502 | 153km |
| Bajaj Chetak 3503 | 153km |
| TVS iQube 3.5 | 145km |
| TVS iQube S 3.5 | 145km |
| TVS iQube ST 3.5 | 145km |
| Ather Rizta S 3.7 | 159km |
| Ather Rizta Z 3.7 | 159km |
The Rizta duo offer the highest range
Vida VX2 Plus electric scooter vs rivals: charging time
| Charging time | |
|---|---|
| Vida VX2 Plus | 2hr 41min |
| Bajaj Chetak 3501 | 3hr |
| Bajaj Chetak 3502 | 3hr 25 min |
| Bajaj Chetak 3503 | 3hr 25min |
| TVS iQube 3.5 | 4hr 30min |
| TVS iQube S 3.5 | 3hr |
| TVS iQube ST 3.5 | 3hr |
| Ather Rizta S 3.7 | 4hr 30min |
| Ather Rizta Z 3.7 | 4hr 30min |
The Vida VX2 Plus has the fastest charging time
Vida VX2 Plus electric scooter vs rivals: price
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Model | Price |
| Vida VX2 Plus | Rs 1.10 lakh/ Rs 64,990 (BaaS) |
| Bajaj Chetak 3501 | Rs 1.35 lakh |
| Bajaj Chetak 3502 | Rs 1.23 lakh |
| Bajaj Chetak 3503 | Rs 1.10 lakh |
| TVS iQube 3.5 | Rs 1.23 lakh |
| TVS iQube S 3.5 | Rs 1.30 lakh |
| TVS iQube ST 3.5 | Rs 1.45 lakh |
| Ather Rizta S 3.7 | Rs 1.38 lakh |
| Ather Rizta Z 3.7 | Rs 1.50 lakh |
The VX2 Plus is the most affordable here
The Vida VX2 Plus is the most affordable option if chosen with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) – a model where you rent the battery and pay only for the distance you ride every month. Even if you buy the VX2 Plus with the battery bundled, it is one of the most affordable scooters here, at Rs 1.10 lakh.
The Bajaj Chetak 3503 is priced similarly to the Vida VX2 Plus, followed by the Chetak 3502 and iQube 3.5, both priced at Rs 1.23 lakh. Moving up the chain, the iQube S is priced Rs 7,000 above the 3502 and the standard variant. The top-spec 3501 is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh, undercutting its chief rival – the iQube 3.5 ST – by Rs 10,000.
Despite the recent launch of the more affordable Ather Rizta S 3.7, it still ends up priced above its rivals here. The Rizta Z 3.7 is the most expensive option in this comparison, priced at Rs 1.50 lakh.
All prices ex-showroom, Bengaluru, inclusive of PM e-Drive subsidy.
