Introduction
Amongst India’s rapidly evolving e-scooter scenario, the Hero Vida VX2 Plus is a formidable player—walking the tightrope between smart features, reasonable range, and responsive pricing. Whether working through Dehra Dūn’s cityscapes or charting weekend errands in Uttarakhand, the Hero Vida VX2 Plus offers an appealing urban mobility solution.
Two Tailor-Made Variants for Multi-User Purchasers
Hero Vida offers a thoughtfully considered choice system with two distinct trims:
VX2 Go: Has one 2.2 kWh removable battery.
VX2 Plus: Has dual 3.4 kWh batteries.
For most of us, the Plus model is the sweet spot—double the storage, more range, and better tech. It’s a great option if you want convenience and efficiency.
Affordable and Flexible Pricing
One of the biggest draws of the Hero Vida VX2 Plus is its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan—where you buy the scooter without the battery and have a subscription for battery usage. The comparison is below:
Ex-showroom (BaaS): ₹ 64,990
Full ownership (batteries included): ₹ 1,09,990
Introductory offers tend to make these prices even lower—sometimes as low as ₹ 57,990 for BaaS and ₹ 99,990 for full ownership.
These price points find an excellent balance between the desire for flexibility and affordability, with both lower prices of entry and greater future freedom of ownership.
Performance & Real-World Range
The installation of a twin 3.4 kWh battery configuration guarantees an enticing Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of up to 142 km, although typical real-world speeds and use case conditions tend to push that closer to 100 km in Eco mode.
Powering its acceleration is a 6 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor, propelling the Hero Vida VX2 Plus to an 80 km/h top speed and making for a quick 0-to-40-km/h dash in around 3.1–3.2 seconds.
In practice, that translates to crisp acceleration perfect for stop-and-go city driving and cruising capability for short lengths of highway.
Easy Charging
There’s charging flexibility too, another Hero Vida VX2 Plus feature:
Home charging fills a full tank in about 5 hours 39 minutes and 0–80% in around 4 hours 13 minutes using the supplied charger.
Fast charging mode support cuts that by a long way—0–80% in under 1 hour and a full tank in around 2 hours.
For most Dehra Dūn daily commuters, overnight charging is easy—and occasional topping up at fast charging stations can also help boost your range.
High-Tech Connectivity & Rider-Friendly Design
The Hero Vida VX2 Plus gives more than just movement—it’s a clever ride, partly due to its:
4.3-inch color TFT display (as opposed to LCD in the Go version) with GPS guidance, ride information, remote immobilization, cloud connectivity, OTA updates, and smartphone connectivity through HeroApp.
Contemporary design, LED illumination, 12″ alloy wheels, telescopic front forks, mono-shock rear suspension, and spacious, extended seat.
Under-seat storage: 27.2 liters on the Hero Vida VX2 Plus vs. 33.2 liters for the Go.
While the Go offers a bit of extra storage room, the Plus offers a great deal more technology and range.
Riding Experience & Road Impressions
Test riders and press riders typically praise the VX2 Plus for ride comfort, agility in urban settings, and smooth power delivery.
However, on internet forums, there are owners who cite concerns with the safety of the removable NMC battery, referring to exposed vulnerabilities when mishandled or subjected to impacts:
“The Vida scooters come with removable NMC battery, which is totally unsafe … even impact … can catch fire.”
While such complaints appear to be sporadic, they’re worth noting—if you remove or transport the batteries often.
Weighing the Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Reasonable entry cost with BaaS model
- Impressive city range and support for rapid charging
- Zippy performance for urban nipping and cracking around town
- Smart, connected features with over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Stylish looks, comfortable riding ergonomics
Cons:
- Some riders say “build quality could be improved” in panel fit and finish
- Removable NMC battery provides safety issues to some owners.
- BaaS adds recurring rental charge (≈ ₹ 0.96/km).
- Trims a bit of storage capacity from VX2 Go
Final Thoughts: Should You Go for the VX2 Plus?
If you’re an urban commuter looking for a future-proof, reasonably priced electric scooter, the Hero Vida VX2 Plus offers good value. Its performance, intelligence feature set, and ownership choice batteries are especially appealing to heavy users.
Nevertheless, if you are concerned about battery safety or operating costs over the long run, you may want to look to either the VX2 Go or alternatively owned choices like the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, or Ola S1 X.
