2022 TVS iQube launched – Better than competition?
TVS iQube was the first electric scooter from the brand. It was not a successful product due to its limited launch spread. To rectify this and to give the product a fresh appeal, they have today launched the updated version. There are some significant changes in its overall features and package. But is it worth choosing this scooter over other existing competitors in the market? In this article, we try to answer this.
Design
There is not a huge update in terms of the design. The scooter continues to look very simple and purposeful. Previously, it was only available in white colour. Now, the company has provided 10 new colours to give the buyers a variety to choose from. Overall, the design does not see any major changes. Let us now get into details about what each variant has to offer.
TVS iQube
The iQube is the base model in the scooter’s line-up. It gets a normal 5-inch colour TFT display. It has 17 litres of under-seat storage space. The iQube also gets 21 smart connected features that include Geo-fencing and navigation assistance. It runs on a 4.4kW motor powered by a 3.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack with IP67 rating. This variant has a top speed of 78kmph. The company claims that it would run 100km (real-range) on a single charge. It comes with a 650W charging adapter. This variant costs Rs 98,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
TVS iQube S
TVS iQube and the iQube S share a lot of features. The iQube S gets a 7-inch colour TFT display, joystick-controller on the handlebar. It also gets 17 litres of under-seat storage space. It gets 35 smart connected features that include music control, night mode, and smart helmet connectivity. This electric vehicle runs on the same 4.4kW motor powered by a 3.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack with IP67 ratings. This motor has a top speed of 78kmph. The company claims that it would run 100km (real-range) on a single charge. It also comes with a 650W charging adapter. This variant costs Rs 1.08 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).
TVS iQube ST
The TVS iQube ST is the top of the line variant of this electric scooter. In this variant, it gets a huge 32-litres of under-seat storage space. Apart from all the features mentioned above, it gets a 7-inch colour TFT touchscreen display, which can also be controlled with a joystick. It gets 45 smart connected features that include Alexa integration, Remote Vehicle Immobilization, and keyless unlocking. The motor used is the same 4.4kW motor but powered with a new 5.1kWh lithium-ion battery with IP67 rating. So, This scooter will have a top speed of 82kmph and a real-range of 140km in Economy mode. It gets 950W and 1500W charger options. Prices of this variant are not shared by the company now but the variant can be reserved for Rs 999.
Our take on it
The iQube lineup has a range of 100km on a single charge. It is very less in the real world considered the pricing of more than Rs 1 lakh that it comes in at. Rival scooters are packed with good list of features or better range that too at a similar pricing. However, if TVS would have managed to give this scooter a better range or aggressive pricing, then it had the potential to become one of the best value-for-money products in the market.
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