Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand Vida has expanded its VX2 electric scooter range with the launch of the new VX2 Go FB. Priced at Rs 1.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new variant sits alongside the existing removable-battery versions but instead uses a 3.1kWh fixed battery with direct-plug charging.
- Vida VX2 available in four battery pack options
- VX2 Go FB’s 3.1kWh fixed battery pack has a 128km IDC-certified range
- Features a swingarm-mounted motor with 6kW of peak output
Vida VX2 Go FB: What’s new?
It has a claimed top speed of 70kph
According to Vida, this addition is aimed at offering buyers more flexibility by allowing them to choose between fixed-battery and removable-battery charging solutions, depending on their usage and home charging requirements.
The VX2 Go FB is powered by a 3.1kWh fixed battery that delivers an IDC-certified range of 128km. It uses the same 6kW swingarm-mounted electric motor, which gives the scooter a claimed top speed of 70kph. The scooter also supports DC fast charging, with Hero claiming a 0-80 percent charge time of 65 minutes.
Feature highlights include a 4.3-inch LCD instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, 27.2 litres of under-seat storage and a long single-piece seat.
With the introduction of this fixed-battery variant, the VX2 now spans across five variants with four battery pack options. The smallest battery (2.2kWh) has an IDC range of 93km, whereas the largest (4.4kWh) one delivers a claimed 187km.
Vishal Venugopal
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