Hero MotoCorp has launched its Vida VX electric scooter series, starting at an ex‑showroom price of ₹99,490. With a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option, the upfront cost drops to ₹59,490, in a bold move aimed at directly challenging Ola, TVS, and other mass-market rivals .
The Vida VX2 comes in two variants: VX2 Go, featuring a 2.2 kWh battery with a range of 92 km, and VX2 Plus, with a 3.4 kWh battery offering 142 km per charge. Both models include removable batteries, catering to urban users with limited access to charging infrastructure, and support fast charging to 80% in about an hour .
Hero’s introduction of the BaaS model sets it apart; users can pay ₹0.96 per km for battery subscription, avoiding major upfront investment. The company also guarantees battery replacement if performance dips below 70%, further addressing consumer concerns over battery longevity.
Reviewers describe the VX2 as family-friendly, with comfortable seating, built-in pillion backrests, and a refined aesthetic that reflects practical urban design. The scooter offers modern connectivity through cloud-based immobilization, navigation, and firmware-over-air updates, available via an LCD (Go) or TFT (Plus) display.
Hero’s new EV strategy is part of a wider ambition to become a top-three electric two-wheeler maker in India. The company aims to capture 12–15% of the EV market by FY26 and is leveraging its extensive network of over 6,000 sales and service outlets. Analysts view the Vida VX launch as a true reset for the brand—combining competitive pricing, flexible ownership, and trusted after-sales support.
With its most aggressive offering yet, Hero’s VIDA VX2 is poised to disrupt the mass-market electric scooter space, putting added pressure on established EV players and potentially reshaping consumer expectations around affordability and convenience.
