Hero MotoCorp is set to introduce its new electric scooter, the Vida VX2, on July 1, 2025, under its sub‑brand Vida. The standout feature: a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ‘pay-as-you-go’ model, enabling customers to subscribe to the battery separately from the scooter, significantly lowering upfront costs.
The BaaS model offers flexibility through multiple plans tailored to usage frequency—daily or monthly—and varied budgets. This separation of scooter chassis and battery financing aims to make EV ownership more affordable and practica.
Targeted at budget-conscious consumers, the VX2 is positioned as a more affordable alternative to Vida’s V2 model. It retains essential features—LED lighting, smaller TFT dash—and is expected to be priced between ₹60,000 and ₹65,000, excluding the battery plan .
Vida will leverage its established EV ecosystem—over 3,600 fast-charging stations and 500+ service points across 100+ cities—to support the BaaS rollout and enhance user convenience.
Industry observers note that Hero’s move mirrors similar battery-subscription strategies used by MG Motor for its EVs, suggesting a potential new trend in the two-wheeler market, with firms like TVS, Bajaj, and Ather possibly following suit.
By reducing the initial purchase price and offering flexible plans, Vida aims to remove cost barriers and accelerate EV adoption in India—starting with the affordable, subscription-backed Vida VX2
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