VLF Strada launched from Rs 1.20 lakh

VLF (or Velocifero) is a brand with Italian heritage but manufactures its scooters in Zhejiang, China. Kolhapur-based Motohaus brought VLF to India in 2024 and manages sales and service in the country. The company has introduced a new electric scooter named Strada in two variants, priced at Rs 1.20 lakh and Rs 1.55 lakh, meant to replace the Tennis, its first launch in India.

1. City variant has a 2.16kWh removable battery
2. Max variant has two removable units with 4.32kWh total capacity
3. Rated top speed is 85kph in the top Sport ride mode
4. Bookings are open for Rs 999 for the City and for Rs 1,999 for the Max

VLF Strada details

Two variants and a shared 4.8kW BLDC motor

The Strada has two variants, City and Max, both of which share a BLDC, hub-mounted motor with 4.8kW peak power and 34Nm of peak torque; rated power is 3kW. The base City variant has a single 2.16kWh removable LFP battery, and the Max variant doubles that to two batteries with a total capacity of 4.32kWh. Both the motor and the battery units are rated for IP67 ingress protection. There are three ride modes on offer: Eco, City and Sport. Depending on the ride mode, the top speed varies as well. Eco tops out at 45kph, City at 65kph and Sport at 85kph.

The IDC range is 130km for City and 250km for Max. VLF claims the single battery system can charge from 20-100 percent in three hours, and the same takes six hours for both batteries. The company hasn’t specified the charging speed to achieve these times, nor has it mentioned the wattage of the bundled charger. We’re currently awaiting clarifications on the same.

VLF has designed the Strada with a sporty look, but the scooter’s dimensions should make it accessible to most people. It has a split-seat configuration with a seat height of 780mm without compromising on the ground clearance, which is a healthy 175mm. VLF has listed the kerb weight of the scooter at a surprisingly light 98kg, and this is likely for the City variant with the smaller battery pack. The Max variant should weigh notably more. Front and rear suspension units are par for the course, with a 31mm telescopic fork and a preload-adjustable twin shock.

Tyre size is an area where the Strada stands out, quite literally, with a 16-inch front wheel and a 14-inch rear. In the scooter segment, most options tend to stick to 10-14-inch tyres, and therefore this is certainly an interesting move from VLF. Larger tyre sizes are associated with more stable rides as well, so it remains to be seen how the Strada does on that front. Stopping the scooter are a 240mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc. There’s no ABS, but a combined braking system (CBS) is standard.

Features include a 5-inch TFT display, all-LED lighting with dual-projector headlights, an integrated windshield, a keyless ignition system and an integrated luggage rack. There are four colour options on offer: Carbonio Black, Luna White, Titanio Grey and Urbano Silver. VLF also showcases pictures of a pannier mounted on the rack, so it’s likely that an accessory line-up is on the cards.

Priced at Rs 1.20 lakh for the City variant and Rs 1.55 lakh for the Max variant, the VLF Strada is a rival to established models such as the TVS iQube 2.2 (Rs 1.16 lakh), TVS Orbiter V1 (Rs 1.01 lakh), Chetak C2501 (Rs 99,802), Ather Konarc (Rs 99,999) and Vida VX2 Go 2.2 (Rs 99,999). VLF Strada is already available on Motohaus’s Indian website, with bookings open for Rs 999 for City and Rs 1,999 for Max.

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.