Hero Motocorp will finally enter the electric mobility space with the launch of Vida brand today. Under this new brand, two models are expected to be showcased. These will be called the Vida V1 and Vida V1 Pro. We are in Jaipur at the company's Global Centre of Innovation and Technology and will bring you LIVE updates from the event. In addition, we will be riding the scooter tomorrow and our review will go online on our Youtube channel earlier next week.
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The Vida V1 Plus is launched at Rs. 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Vida V1 Pro is available for Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the same will open on October 10 for a fee of Rs 2,499. The Vida V1 will initially be sold in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Jaipur, with deliveries beginning in the second week of December.
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Hero is offering some of class leading after sales support initiative such as 1.5 to 2 percent lower financial rates on loan, 70% buyback guarantee between 15-18 months of vehicle ownership, 72 hours test ride options, road side assistance, on site repairs and many more industry first initiative to give hassle free ownership experience.
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Vida V1 is tested for 2 lakh km and 25,000 hours in different conditions, the brand has done various tests such as nail penetration test, battery endurance test and others. The motor comes with IP68 rating (can take thermal shock including sub zero temp). Vida V1 can scale 18 degree gradients with 2 riders.
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Vida V1 will be offered in two variants called V1 Pro and V1 Plus. The V1 Plus will get an IDC range of `143 km and V1 Pro gets an IDC range of 165 km range. The Vida V1 gets custom mode with 100 configurations: rider can adjust top speed , acceleration, regen etc. Vida V1 can be charged at Hero public fast chargers, at home with portable charger and the battery can be removed and charged at home at your convenience.
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And the wait is over, Vida V1 break covers
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Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO Hero MotoCorp, takes the stage to share insights of Hero's electric mobility vision and Vida brand.
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This is team 91wheels reporting LIVE from Hero's CIT facility at Kukas, Jaipur.
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Within the next 15 to 20 minutes, Hero Vida will break cover. This scooter is anticipated to include a number of desirable features, including alloy wheels, a good range, digital instrument cluster and other features.
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Hero Vida's launch event will take place in just 60 minutes. The Ola S1 scooters, Bajaj Chetak, Ather, TVS iQube, and other electric scooters will be fierce rivals to the Hero Vida in India.
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Hero MotoCorp has made multiple Vida scooter teasers available, in which they demonstrate how vigorously they are testing the upcoming electric scooter. The brand has previously released a teaser saying "To be released ASAP - As Soon As Perfected".
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The manufacturer has disclosed that the Vida has been put through more than 200,000 kilometers of testing under various situations. Over 1,006 scooter and child part prototypes have been created by the company during the testing phase.
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Swappable battery technology will be featured on the upcoming Hero Vida electric scooter. For Vida, swappable battery technology will be provided by Gogoro, a Taiwanese manufacturer with expertise in the swappable battery technology. The business has previously asserted that this scooter would have some class leading features.
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Hero remains tightlipped on the Vida brand but we expect it to come with segment unique features and possibly the best reliability levels. The scooters will be sold through flagships showrooms in key cities to start with.
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We are told the Vida V1 and V1 Pro have been under development for over 3 years now. This was essential to ensure the end consumer gets a product that comes with Hero's proven levels of reliability and abuse friendly nature. Hero has also tied up with Bharat Petroleum for battery-swapping stations.
