Vida VX2 electric scooter offers removable batteries, up to 142 km range, and ultra-low running costs. With variants priced from Rs 44,990 (BaaS), it’s a smart choice for city riders. Real-world practicality and affordability make the VX2 a compelling alternative to petrol scooters.
The VX2 is the first electric scooter in which I didn’t get range anxiety. Not because it’s got a very long range, but because it’s got a removable battery that I could charge even at a roadside teashop in case it ran out of power.
The VX2, in short, is common sense meets electric mobility.
What is it?
It’s the third electric scooter by Vida – Hero MotoCorp’s EV arm – and is available in two variants (Plus and Go).
VX2 Plus: Gets two 1.7-kWh removable batteries (total 3.4 kWh), and is priced Rs 99,990 upfront (or Rs 57,990 with BaaS).
VX2 Go: Gets a single 2.2-kWh removable battery, and is priced Rs 84,990 upfront (or Rs 44,990 with BaaS).
Vida had earlier launched the V1 (now discontinued), and the V2 (available in three variants: Pro, Plus, and Lite).
How’s the design?
It has a neat, uncluttered design, and its road presence similar to TVS iQube and Ather Rizta. All controls and switchgear are ergonomically placed, and the handlebar and display units blend in seamlessly.
There’s a small storage space under the handlebars, and the underseat storage can take a big helmet. The display is colourful, and there’s a dedicated app for the scooter.
How does it ride?
I rode the VX2 Plus, whose seat is well-cushioned and the riding posture is upright. The dual battery set-up provides predictable power. Acceleration is good in the Sport mode – I was able to easily overtake vehicles on a highway – but for regular city usage, the other two modes (Eco and Ride) are enough. The front suspension seems slightly stiff, which makes going over speed-breakers a bit bumpy, but leads to good handling and confident cornering. Top speed is close to 80 km/h.
Its claimed range is 142 km, but at almost 100% charge, the scooter’s information display showed 110 km (Eco mode), 80 km (Ride mode), and 74 km (Sport mode).
Cost of ownership
It’s dirt-cheap to ride and own – my rough calculations showed its running cost at 35 paise per km (which is 6-8 times less than a petrol scooter).
Any drawbacks?
– The VX2 doesn’t get keyless ignition, and that feels a bit dated for a modern electric scooter.
– The information screen doesn’t provide the kind of features that the Rizta has.
– While it feels robust, some plastic parts are flimsy (such as the battery lock box, and the lock itself).
Should you shift to EVs?
In case you will drive only within city limits and nearby areas, there is absolutely no reason to buy a petrol scooter anymore.
Even if you live in a huge city like Delhi or Mumbai or Bengaluru or Chennai, removable battery means you don’t have to rely on public charging stations.
Should you BaaS?
BaaS is short for ‘Battery as a Service’, in which you don’t pay for the…
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