Vida V2
The Vida V2 is Hero MotoCorp's electric scooter for city riders who want removable battery packs they can charge without a dedicated home charging point, priced from Rs 96,000 (ex-showroom) for the Lite up to Rs 1,35,000 for the Pro, with an IDC-claimed range of 94 km to 165 km depending on variant. It suits daily commuters more than long-distance riders, since none of these range figures have been independently tested for real-world driving yet. Think of it as a well-equipped, apartment-friendly EV scooter rather than an outright value pick, given a newer, cheaper Vida line now exists alongside it.
Is the Vida V2 right for you?
Best for
- Riders in apartments or gated communities without an assigned charging socket, since the battery packs are portable and can be carried indoors to charge on any regular wall point
- City commuters doing short, repeat daily runs who want segment-leading features - 7-inch TFT touchscreen, cruise control, keyless entry, follow-me-home lights - without stepping up to a premium-priced scooter
- Buyers choosing the Plus or Pro for a bit of weekly range buffer (143-165 km IDC-claimed), understanding actual daily range will run lower than the certified number
- Someone comfortable with overnight AC charging rather than needing a fast top-up mid-day
Think twice if
- Anyone planning regular highway or flyover riding on the Lite variant, since it is electronically capped at 69 kmph
- Buyers who need quick charging during the day - the Vida V2 is AC-only and its Plus/Pro packs take over 5 hours for a full charge
- Strict value shoppers comparing within Vida's own range, since the newer VX2 line is now priced lower for broadly similar range and features
- Riders who take the 165 km IDC figure at face value without a buffer - the same certification tends to run optimistic against real mixed-city conditions
EVz Score: 4.1 / 10 Fair
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the V2 Pro variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by the fleet-wide measured average shortfall, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
6 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: Bundled portable AC home charger; approx 3 hr 30 min for a full charge
- Ex-showroom₹96,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹1,920
- State EV subsidy−₹30,000
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 30 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Compare all 3 variants
| Variant | Price | Battery | Range | Charging | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V2 Lite | ₹96,000 | 2.2 kWh | 94 km ARAI | Bundled portable AC home charger; approx 3 hr 30 min for a full charge | 6 kW |
| V2 Plus | ₹1,15,000 | 3.4 kWh | 143 km ARAI | Bundled portable AC home charger; approx 5 hr 15 min for a full charge on the twin packs | 6 kW |
| V2 Pro | ₹1,35,000 | 3.9 kWh | 165 km ARAI | Bundled portable AC home charger; approx 5 hr 55 min for a full charge | 6 kW |
"real" = independently tested; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Pick a variant above to see its city on-road price and running cost.
Charging and living with it
Charging: Bundled portable AC home charger; approx 3 hr 30 min for a full charge. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Charging is AC-only through the bundled portable charger and takes anywhere from about 3 hours 30 minutes (Lite) to nearly 6 hours (Pro) for a full charge, so this is an overnight-charging scooter, not a quick-top-up one; the trade-off is that the packs lift out and can charge indoors, which matters if your parking spot has no socket of its own.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Vida V2 V2 Lite costs about ₹320/month to run versus ₹2,800/month for a comparable petrol scooter, a saving of ₹30,174/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹2,800 | ₹34,067 | ₹1,70,335 |
| EV | ₹320 | ₹3,893 | ₹19,465 |
| You save | ₹2,480 | ₹30,174 | ₹1,50,870 |
Assumes 45 km/l petrol, 30 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Two removable, portable battery packs let you carry batteries indoors to charge without a dedicated parking-spot socket
- Plus and Pro deliver strong certified range (143 km / 165 km IDC) for the segment
- Feature-rich for the price: 7-inch TFT touchscreen, cruise control, keyless entry, reverse mode, follow-me-home lights and regen braking
- Same 6 kW peak mid-mounted motor across the range, so even the Lite feels adequately quick off the line
Watch-outs
- Home charging is AC-only and slow on the bigger packs (over 5 hours for a full charge on Plus/Pro)
- Now priced above the newer, cheaper VX2 line for broadly similar range and features
- IDC certified ranges are optimistic; expect meaningfully less in real mixed-city riding
- Lite is capped at 69 kmph, limiting highway/flyover confidence
Compare with alternatives
Pick rivals for a full side-by-side, or build your own comparison with the Vida V2 preloaded.
FAQ
Which Vida V2 variant should I buy?
Match it to your daily distance. The Lite (94 km IDC-claimed, 2.2 kWh) suits short in-town runs but is capped at 69 kmph. The Plus (143 km IDC-claimed, 3.4 kWh) and Pro (165 km IDC-claimed, 3.9 kWh) give more range headroom and full speed, using the same 6 kW motor across the range.
What is the real-world range of the Vida V2?
EVz has not independently tested it. Only IDC-claimed figures are available (94 km Lite, 143 km Plus, 165 km Pro), and IDC certification is known to run optimistic versus real mixed-city riding, so expect a noticeably lower number day to day.
How long does the Vida V2 take to charge at home?
It charges on AC only through the bundled portable charger: about 3 hours 30 minutes for the Lite's 2.2 kWh pack, roughly 5 hours 15 minutes for the Plus's 3.4 kWh twin pack, and close to 5 hours 55 minutes for the Pro's 3.9 kWh pack. There is no fast-charging option.
Can I charge the Vida V2 without a dedicated parking-spot socket?
Yes. The battery packs are portable and removable, so you can carry them indoors and charge from any standard wall socket - useful if you live in an apartment or gated community without an assigned charging point.
Is the Vida V2 better value than Vida's own VX2 line?
Not on price alone. The V2 is now priced above the newer VX2 line for broadly similar range and features, so it is worth comparing current VX2 pricing before committing, even though the V2 still brings a strong feature set - cruise control, a 7-inch TFT screen, keyless entry and regen braking - across its lineup.
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