The VX2 is Vida’s - Hero’s electric arm - affordable and latest offering in the electric scooter market. It was earlier available with just a 2.2kWh and 3.4kWh battery pack options but now the brand has launched a larger 4.4kWh option. Here we see how it compares with its competitors, on paper, in terms of range, charging time, and features.
Vida VX2 4.4kWh vs rivals: electric motor, battery and charging
The VX2 is the only one to come with removable battery packs
The Vida VX2 has the highest claimed IDC range here and is also among the quickest scooters in the comparison, with a claimed top speed of 90kph that it shares with the River Indie. The River, meanwhile, produces the highest peak motor output, while the TVS iQube S leads on battery capacity with a 4.7kWh battery pack and also claims the highest rated torque at 33Nm.
The Vida stands out as the only scooter in this comparison to feature twin removable battery packs, whereas all its rivals use fixed batteries. In terms of charging, the Bajaj Chetak C3501 has the shortest claimed 0-80 percent charging time at 3 hours, narrowly ahead of the Vida’s claimed 3 hours and 17 minutes, while the Ather Rizta and River Indie take longer at 4.5 hours and 5 hours, respectively.
Vida VX2 4.4kWh vs rivals: dimensions and underpinnings
The TVS iQube has the most accessible seat height
The River Indie has the longest wheelbase in this comparison, which lends it greater straight-line stability. It also has the tallest seat height, while the iQube has the most accessible seat height. In terms of ground clearance, the Rizta leads the pack, followed closely by the River Indie.
The VX2 and iQube S offer comparatively lower ground clearance figures. The VX2 is also the lightest scooter here, followed by the Bajaj Chetak C3501 that gets a full-metal body, while the River Indie is the heaviest despite shedding weight over its ‘Gen-2’ model.
Vida VX2 4.4kWh vs rivals: Suspension, brakes and tyres
The River Indie is the only one to run on 14-inch wheels
In terms of hardware, the VX2 and Rizta use a telescopic fork and monoshock setup, while the iQube S and Indie pair a telescopic fork with twin rear shock absorbers. The C3501 is the only scooter here to feature a leading-link front suspension. Braking duties are handled by a front disc and rear drum setup on all scooters except the River Indie, which stands out with disc brakes at both ends but continues with a combined braking system much like all the others here. The River also distinguishes itself by running on larger 14-inch wheels that lend it greater stability and a more imposing stance, while the remaining scooters use 12-inch wheels with tubeless tyres.
Vida VX2 4.4kWh vs rivals: Features
The River Indie is the only one here to get an LCD dash.
The five scooters differ considerably in terms of features and charging hardware. Both the Bajaj Chetak 3501 and River Indie feature on-board chargers, allowing them to be plugged directly into a standard wall socket without the need for a separate charging unit. The TVS iQube S and Ather Rizta use off-board chargers, while the Hero Vida VX2’s removable battery packs can be charged either on or off the scooter, making it the most versatile here. Beyond this, the scooters differ in terms of display type, smartphone connectivity, navigation, keyless functionality, reverse mode and other convenience features. The River Indie stands out with the largest underseat storage of 43-litres.
Vida VX2 4.4kWh vs rivals: Price
The Indie is the most expensive of the lot
While all the scooters mentioned here, barring the Indie, are available in variants with smaller battery packs, lower claimed ranges and lower price points, we have only considered prices of the variants compared here. The iQube S is the most affordable of the lot, followed by the Rizta. The Ather also comes with the smallest battery pack in this comparison, although it is the largest battery pack available in the Rizta range. The Chetak and VX2 are separated by just Rs 1,000, with the former being slightly more affordable. The River Indie is the most expensive scooter here, but it is worth noting that it is also the most substantial-looking scooter in this comparison and offers the largest boot space of any electric scooter currently on sale.
Autocar India News Desk
Azaman Chothia
Rishaad Mody
Vishal Venugopal
