Hero Vida V2 : Hero Vida’s V2 has zipped into the spotlight as a game-changer in India’s electric scooter wars, blending swappable batteries with smart tech that makes daily rides feel futuristic.
Launched late last year, this family-backed EV from Hero MotoCorp hit 1 lakh sales by January 2026, thriving on urban hustle where range anxiety kills petrol rivals.
In Punjab’s foggy lanes around Ludhiana, riders swear by its zip and zero emissions, perfect for bazaar dashes and office commutes.
Pocket-Friendly Pricing Sparks Mass Appeal
Vida V2 Lite kicks off at Rs 96,000 ex-showroom, climbing to Rs 1.45 lakh for Pro packs—on-road in Ludhiana around Rs 1-1.6 lakh after state subsidies.
V2 Plus sits sweet at Rs 1.20 lakh, bundling extras like TFT dash.
Festive 2026 deals slice Rs 5,000-10,000, with zero-down EMI pulling first-timers from Activa herds.
Hero’s 10,000+ touchpoints ensure doorstep service, insurance at Rs 4,000 yearly.
Running costs? Pennies—Rs 0.15/km versus Rs 2 for petrol, full charge at Rs 50 stretching 143km.
Five-year/50,000km warranty and three-year battery cover (30,000km) lock in value, resale eyeing 80% after two years.
No wonder Q1 2026 sales jumped 25%, nipping Ola S1X heels in northern markets.
Sleek Design Packs Urban Punch
Slim at 1,861mm long, 777mm wide, V2 sports 155mm ground clearance for pothole dodges.
Matte Gravity Grey or Matte Black Matte finishes gleam under LEDs—projector headlamp, turn signals, taillight all lit.
12-inch alloy wheels shod in tubeless rubber grip wet roads, seat height at 777mm welcomes short riders.
Underseat storage gulps 26 litres (two helmets), plus glovebox for UPI gadgets.
Swingarm-mounted PMSM motor hides neatly, IP67-rated battery shrugs monsoons.
Reverse assist eases U-turns in tight gullies, grab rail comforts pillions. Weighing 124kg, it feels nimble, not noodle-like.
Powertrain Delivers Thrilling Range
Dual 3.44-3.94kWh Li-ion swappables (IP68 sealed) juice a 6kW (8bhp) PMSM motor peaking 25Nm torque—0-40kmph in 3.4 seconds.
Top speeds hit 85kmph (Plus) or 90kmph (Pro), with Eco/Ride/Sport/Custom modes tweaking vibes.
Claimed 143-165km/charge (100km Eco real-world), gradeability climbs 18 degrees for flyovers.
Belt drive whispers quietly, EBS regen recaptures braking energy.
Home charging (5-6 hours 0-80%) via 750W adapter; quick-swap stations pop up at Hero shops.
Ludhiana winters trim 10% range, but app precondition warms batteries. V2L? Not yet, but OTA unlocks loom.
Smart Features Steal the Show
7-inch TFT touchscreen rules: navigation, call/SMS alerts, music via Alexa.
My VIDA app tracks location, geo-fence, crash alerts—family favorites.
Riding modes swap power curves, follow-me-home lights guide porch entries.
Digital cluster shows odometer, speedo, low-batt warnings.
Disc front, drum rear with EBS halts smoothly, no ABS but traction feels planted.
Passenger footrest, seat opener switch add convenience. For creators, removable batteries film easy—unbox swaps, range tests to Amritsar.
Ownership Bliss Beats Petrol Pains
Service every 7,500km at Rs 1,000 pop, roadside aid 24/7. Batteries swap in 60 seconds at 2,000+ stations by mid-2026—end range woes.
Gripes? TFT glare in sun, drum rear fades wet, Pro’s weight sags solo. App glitches OTA-fixed, haptics mimic premium vibes.
Ludhiana Vida hubs buzz with quick bays.
Content gold: foggy dawn rides, swap demos at temples, vs-petrol drags. Its clean lines, TFT glow scream Insta-worthy.
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Vida V2 isn’t buzzing along; it’s revolutionizing rides. Students dart campuses, pros beat traffic, families share swaps guilt-free.
Silent torque, smart screens, swap freedom—electric never felt freer. Hop on; Ludhiana’s streets hum electric.