HERO MOTOCORP LAUNCHES VIDA V1 – INDIA’S FIRST FULLY-INTEGRATED ELECTRIC SCOOTER

HERO MOTOCORP LAUNCHES VIDA V1 – INDIA’S FIRST FULLY-INTEGRATED ELECTRIC SCOOTER

 

VIDA V1 is being launched in a phased manner, with the product being available for retail sales in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur to begin with, and subsequently in other cities.

Available in two variants –V1 Pro and V1 Plus, the new Electric Scooter can be booked online on vidaworld.com and at VIDA Experience Centers in Delhi, Jaipur, and Bengaluru from October 10, 2022, onwards at an attractive price of INR. 2499/-.  Customer deliveries will commence from the second week of December, with VIDA V1 Plus – INR 145,000/- and VIDA V1 Pro – INR 159,000/- respectively. (*ex-showroom Delhi)

VIDA V1 Plus is available in three exciting colors – Matte White, Matte Sports Red, and Gloss Black while VIDA V1 Pro comes in four colors, including these three and Matte Abrax Orange.

CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

VIDA, powered by Hero offers a comprehensive Charging package for maximum flexibility based on numerous customized programs for hassle-free charging at home, on the road, and at work.

VIDA V1 will come with a removable battery. It can be integrated at home to enable safe and convenient charging up to 11kW.

Hero MotoCorp aims to build one of the best charging networks in the two-wheeler segment with fast chargers and welcomes owners of electric two-wheelers of all brands for fast and convenient charging.

IMPRESSIVE BATTERY TECH

VIDA V1 features a high-voltage Li-Ion-based battery with Nickel Manganese Cobalt chemistry having a net energy content of 3.94 kWh in VIDA V1 Pro and the VIDA V1 Plus has a net energy content of 3.44 kWh.  Batteries can stand shock loads and have gone through many industry-first test protocols for reliability.

VIDA V1 goes up a gradient of 18+ degrees with a 60 % SOC and 2 riders. The VIDA V1 comes with a standard five-year warranty for 50,000 km. The batteries are covered by a warranty valid for three years or up to 30,000 kilometers.

Both variants are available in four riding modes – Sport, Ride, Eco & Custom. The VIDA V1 Pro offers a range of 165 km and VIDA V1 PLUS offers a range of 143 km.

VIDA V1 and its systems have gone through 200,000 kilometers of testing and validation, and feedback loops that have run for 25,000 hours.

VIDA V1 has been designed and tested for