VIDA launches new EVOOTER VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh, enters Asia Book of Records
VIDA, powered by Hero, launched the EVOOTER VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh with a 187 km IDC range. It enters the Asia Book of Records for the longest electric scooter journey (12,111 km). Priced at ₹1,43,990, it supports fast charging and will be available by end of July 2026.
The introduction of a new variant with extended range and a record-setting achievement can positively impact brand perception and sales, but the overall market impact depends on adoption rates and competition.
The launch of a new, long-range electric scooter variant and its entry into the Asia Book of Records for a significant journey are positive developments for the company.
Hero MotoCorp's electric mobility arm, VIDA, has launched the new VIDA EVOOTER VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh, a long-range variant designed to enhance the brand's vision of 'GHAR GHAR EVOOTER'. This new variant offers an impressive 187 km Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range on a full charge.
The VIDA EVOOTER VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh is priced at ₹1,43,990* in New Delhi. It features a total battery capacity of 4.4 kWh, comprising dual 2.2 kWh removable units. The scooter supports a 1 kW portable charger, enabling a 0% to 80% charge in 3 hours and 30 minutes, and also supports DC fast charging for a 0% to 80% charge in 65 minutes.
The company has also announced that VIDA has entered the Asia Book of Records for the 'Longest Journey by an Electric Scooter' by completing an 12,111 km expedition. This journey, undertaken by rider Girish Shet over 52 days, validated the endurance and charging ease of the new variant.
Speaking on the launch, Kausalya Nandakumar, Chief Business Officer, Emerging Mobility Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, highlighted the customer demand for longer journeys and faster charging, stating that the new variant fulfills these aspirations. VIDA also offers Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plans for flexibility and affordability. The new variant will be available nationwide by the end of July 2026.
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