TVS Motor Launches iQube Electric Scooter in Kenya, Expanding EV Footprint in Africa
TVS Motor Company has launched its TVS iQube electric scooter in Kenya, marking its entry into the African market. The scooter is available in two variants: TVS iQube 3.5 (115 km range) and TVS iQube 2.2 (75 km range). It features a 4.6 kW motor and the TVS SMARTXONNECT™ platform.
The expansion into the African market with an electric scooter is a strategic move that could lead to increased sales and brand visibility, but its immediate financial impact will depend on market adoption and sales volume.
The launch of a new product in a new international market, particularly in the growing electric vehicle segment, is a positive development for the company's growth and market presence.
TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of its premium electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Kenya, marking its entry into the African market. This strategic move aligns with the company's commitment to sustainable mobility on a global scale.
The TVS iQube is engineered with advanced technology, offering a robust build quality and a comfortable riding experience with zero tailpipe emissions. It is powered by a 4.6 kW hub-mounted motor, achieving a top speed of 82 km/h and accelerating from 0 to 40 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The scooter is available in two variants: TVS iQube 3.5, with a 3.5 kWh battery capacity offering a real-world range of 115 kms, and TVS iQube 2.2, with a 2.2 kWh battery capacity providing a range of 75 kms. Both variants feature the TVS SMARTXONNECT™ platform, offering an enhanced navigation system, telematics, anti-theft features, geofencing, and crash/fall alerts.
Peyman Kargar, President, International Business, TVS Motor Company, expressed pride in introducing the TVS iQube in Kenya, emphasizing the company's focus on expanding innovative electric solutions internationally. The launch is supported by Car & General, a company with over two decades of presence in Kenya.
Madhu Prakash Singh, Vice President, International Business, TVS Motor Company, highlighted that the TVS iQube offers a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles, with running costs that are a fraction of traditional scooters. He also noted the rapidly growing electric two-wheeler market in Africa, with forecasts indicating significant CAGR through 2030-31.
Collectively, TVS iQube riders globally have contributed to avoiding 623,595 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to planting nearly 25 million trees, underscoring the environmental impact of electric mobility.
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