Hero MotoCorp is all set to introduce its first electric scooter under its new sub-brand Vida in the country today. This e-scooter’s debut was originally planned to be unveiled in July 2022; however, it has been delayed multiple times.
The company has confirmed that the Vida electric scooter will come with the swappable battery technology. Hero MotoCorp has a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based battery swapping infrastructure provider – Gogoro. Both brands plan to co-develop electric scooter for India as well as global markets. Hero MotoCorp will be responsible for design and develop of electric two-wheelers, while Gogoro will take care for battery swapping technology.
Hero MotoCorp and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have joined hands to set up charging infrastructure for the upcoming electric vehicles in the country. The partnership will install DC and AC charging stations in Delhi, Bengaluru and more 7 cities.
The official teaser reveals that the new Hero electric scooter’s silhouette looks different from the existing Hero scooters. The e-scooters share resemblance with the Gogoro e-scooter. It is expected to cost under Rs 1 lakh and will undercut most of its rivals. It is likely to come with LED headlamp at the front, USB charging port, synchronized braking system, fixed step bar, smart sensors and a colour LCD negative display with backlight.
The new Hero Vida electric scooter is likely to share the powertrain with the Gogoro Viva e-scooter, which has an electric motor producing 3kW and 115Nm of torque. This e-scooter offers a range of 85km. This electric scooter will rival the likes of the TVS iQube electric and Bajaj Chetak.
