The Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro electric scooters have been launched in India by Hero MotoCorp. The new Hero Vida e-scooter series comes in two battery options namely 3.44kWh and 3.94kWh. The smaller battery delivers a range of `143km while the latter offers up to 165km on a single charge.Hero Vida V1 Plus

The Vida V1 series have removable batteries and had gone through stringent tests to assure their optimal performance. The batteries also feature the lifetime adaptive learning architecture for enhanced longevity. The e-scooters have 7-inch screens that provide navigation and other notifications for the user. The scooters also feature cruise control, SOS alert, and a reverse mode via a two-way throttle.Hero Vida V1 Plus

The e-scooters have three riding modes – Eco, Ride, and Sport and there are over 100 combinations of custom modes. Both models can achieve a top speed of 80km/h. While the V1 Plus can go from 0-40km/h in 3.4 seconds, the Pro model does the same in 3.2 seconds. The batteries can charge fully in less than 90 minutes via Vida’s fast charging network. When done at home using the accompanying charger, 0-80% charging is achieved in 6 hours.Hero Vida V1 Plus

There are LED headlamps, follow me home light, and a key fob for unlocking the EV. A 26L boot space is also present in the scooters. The scooters have app support which enables users to view the scooter’s health parameters, charging stations locations, and trip analytics.

The Vida Plus e-scooter is priced at 1.45 Lakhs (~$1,755) and the V1 Pro costs 1.59 Lakhs (~1,925) with its portable charger bundled into the package. Hero MotoCorp will open bookings on October 10 while the first units will arrive in mid-December 2022.

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