
By : TEAM TOS
MUMBAI :
TVS iQube is one of the few long-range electric scooters on sale in the Indian market. It is already available in three variants namely iQube 3.4 kWh, iQube S 3.4 kWh and iQube ST 5.1 kWh. The range-topping iQube ST 5.1 kWh was unveiled a couple of years back, but it will be up for sale now only at INR 1.85 lakh (Ex-showroom, Bengaluru). Recently, the brand further expanded the iQube range in India by introducing two all-new derivatives of the e-scooter in the form of iQube 2.2 kWh and iQube ST 3.4 kWh. TVS iQube directly rivals Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 and Ather Rizta in the Indian market. Here’s a detailed look at the newly launched TVS iQube trims:
TVS iQube 2.2 kWh:
First things first, it is the most affordable variant of the iQube electric scooter at an introductory price tag of INR 94,999 (Ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The aforementioned price includes EMPS subsidy and cashback while valid up to June 30, 2024. The entry-level grade is available in two color schemes namely Walnut Brown and Pearl White. Powered by a 2.2 kWh battery pack, it has the fastest 0-80 percent charging time of 2 hours while the real world range on a single charge stands at 75kmph.
Some of the notable features in the scooter are 5-inch colour TFT screen, Vehicle crash and tow alert, Turn-by-turn navigation, Distance to Empty and 30 litre under seat storage space. The e-scooter weighs merely 115 kg.
It is offered with a 950W standard charger while the top speed is rated at 75kmph. TVS iQube 2.2kWh is aimed squarely at Ola S1X and Ather 450X.
TVS iQube ST 3.4 kWh:
Despite being the base model in the iQube ST line-up, it gets 118+ connected features which
includes Voice Assist and Alexa skillset, 7-inch full colour TFT touchscreen, Digital document storage, TPMS etc, to name a few. The iQube ST 3.4 kWh can be availed in four paint shades: Copper Bronze Matte, Coral Sand Satin, Titanium Gray Matte and Starlight Blue.
Besides, it houses a 3.4 kWh battery which returns a real range of 100 km on a single charge. The 0-80 percent charging time is also longer as it takes nearly 2 hours 50 minutes with a 950W charger. It can clock a top speed of 78kmph. The scooter has a bigger underseat storage capacity of 32 litres.
TVS iQube ST 3.4 kWh is priced at INR 1.56 lakh (Ex-showroom, Bengaluru) including the EMPS subsidy.