TVS Motor Introduces iQube Electric Scooter in Bengaluru

TVS Motor Company on Wednesday unveiled its new variant of the electric two-wheeler, TVS iQube with 2.2 kWh battery in Bengaluru. The company also said it is ready to deliver TVS iQube ST to customers, starting from Wednesday in the city. According to Saurab Kapoor, vice-president, TVS Motor Company, the new variant launched in Bengaluru comes with a 950 Watt charger.

The fastest charging time is two hours and its top speed is 75 km per hour. In one charge it can go up to at least 100 km. It comes at a price of Rs 94,999 ex-showroom in Bengaluru, he said.

This is the introductory price inclusive of EMPS subsidy and cashback, which is valid up to June 30, 2024. According to him, TVS iQube have five variants – TVS iQube 2.2 kWh, TVS iQube 3.4 kWh, TVS iQube S 3.4 kWh, TVS iQube ST 3.4 kWh and TVS iQube ST 5.1 kWh.

These electric vehicles range between Rs 94,999 and Rs 1,85,373. The two-wheelers were manufactured at the company's Hosur plant.

TVS new base variant is equipped with a 2.2kWh battery. Company claimed charging time of 2 hours from 0 to 80 percent, thanks to the included 950W charger. Despite its affordability, this model doesn't compromise on features, offering a 5-inch TFT display with tow and theft alerts, as well as turn-by-turn navigation. With a lower top speed of 75kph and weighing 115kg, it also provides a slightly smaller 30-litre underseat storage area.