TVS iQube variants revised, gets new entry-level variant with lower price tag
TVS has expanded its iQube lineup with the introduction of five new variants, catering to a wider range of customers with a starting price of Rs. 95,000/- (ex-showroom & introductory). The lineup now offers three battery options, providing flexibility in terms of range and price.
The base iQube variant comes equipped with a 2.2kWh battery, offering a claimed real-world range of 75 km. This entry-level model boasts a 950W charger and features a 5-inch TFT display with useful functionalities such as tow and theft alerts, along with turn-by-turn navigation.
For those seeking a bit more power and range, there’s an option to upgrade to a larger 3.4kWh battery variant, which essentially was the former base model. Both these variants offer practicality with a 30-litre underseat storage area.
The iQube ST lineup, on the other hand, now includes variants with two battery capacities – 3.4kWh and 5.1kWh. The ST 3.4 variant, priced at Rs. 1,55,555/- (ex-showroom & introductory) promises a real-world range of 100 km. It comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display featuring Alexa voice assist, digital document storage and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
The highlight of the lineup is the range-topping ST 5.1 variant, boasting a 5.1kWh battery capacity and a claimed real-world range of 150 km on a single charge. With a top speed of 82 km/hr, it offers strong performance along with the same features as the ST 3.4 model. It is priced at Rs. 1,85,373/- (ex-showroom & introductory).
To sweeten the deal for early adopters, TVS is offering an introductory loyalty bonus of Rs. 10,000/- for customers who pre-booked the ST variant before 15th July, 2022.
What are your thoughts on the introduction of these new variants? Let us know in the comments, which electric scooter would you pick in this segment, TVS iQube, Ola S1, Bajaj Chetak, Hero Vida V1 or any other e-scooter?
