Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company on Thursday announced the launch of their iQube Electric scooter in Chennai. The company is planning to set up six charging units at six locations in Chennai, it said in a press release.
TVS iQube was first unveiled in January 2020. According to the company, iQube Electric is a green and connected, fun to ride urban scooter powered by an advanced electric drivetrain and next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform.
K N Radhakrishnan, Director & Chief Executive Officer, TVS Motor Company, said as India moves ahead, its mobility solutions would increasingly be experience-led, and nowhere is this felt sharper than among the youth of India. “Our focus on the ‘Green & Connected’ youth of India is embodied in the first of the TVS electric portfolio.”
Customers can take advantage of the recommended option from SmartXHome, which offers a dedicated home charging solution with BlueTooth connectivity, state of charge in live and RFID-enabled security.
In addition, the company is developing an extensive public charging ecosystem by building the strength of the network across the city.
TVS iQube Electric is a blend of an advanced electric drivetrain and the next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform. The ecosystem is built around digital platforms that enable the customers to have the convenience of booking and paying for the vehicle online, along with getting assured contactless deliveries, he said.
TVS iQube Electric will be available in select dealerships across Chennai from today at an on-road price of INR 115,218 (post FAME II subsidy).
It comes with features such as Q-park assist, multi-select economy and power mode, day and night display and regenerative braking.
The scooter is equipped with a 4.4 kW electric motor that allows the scooter to reach a top speed of 78 kmph and traverses 75 kms with a full charge. The vehicle can reach 0 to 40 kmph in 4.2 seconds.