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TVS Forays Into Electric Mobility With The iQube Electric Scooter; Prices Start At INR 1.15 Lakh
January 25, 2020
TVS Motor Company has announced its foray into electric mobility with the launch of the TVS iQube Electric Scooter in Bengaluru, India. Launched at a price of INR 1.15 Lakh, the iQube Electric is powered by an advanced electric drivetrain and next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform.
Powering the iQube Electric is a hub-mounted electric motor that has a peak output of 4.4 kW (6 bhp) and a peak torque of 140 Nm. TVS claims a top speed of 78 kmph and an impressive acceleration of 0-40kph time in 4.2 seconds. The scooter can travel up to 75 kms in a full charge. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking.[gallery size="full" ids="14673,14672,14669"]The 3 Li-on IP67 rated battery pack comes encased in high strength aluminium extrusion casing that makes it water and dust resistant. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking. The scooter can be charged from either a 5A charging socket, a smart home charging unit or a public charging station. The home charger and installation are included in the cost of the scooter. It charges from nought to full in 5 hours. The battery on the iQube is not removable.[gallery size="full" ids="14670,14671"]TVS iQube Electric is equipped with the company's SmartXonnect platform and comes with a TFT instrument cluster and the TVS iQube app, and has multiple features such as Geo-fencing, Remote Battery Charge Status, Navigation Assist, Last park location, Incoming call alerts/SMS alerts among others. Other notable features include Q-park assist, Multi-select economy and power mode, and Day and Night display.Commenting on the launch, Shri. Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Motor is driven by Customer-Centric Innovation. As India moves ahead, its mobility solutions would increasingly be total experience-led, 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. TVS iQube Electric is a blend of an advanced electric drivetrain and the next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform."Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks and twin shocks at the rear. Similarly, the iQube Electric gets a 220mm disc at the front and a 130mm drum unit at the rear. The scooter rides on 12-inch wheels. It has a gradeability of 10 degrees and a ground clearance of 150mm.[gallery size="full" ids="14683,14684"]Bookings have already commenced for a token amount of INR 5,000 via its official website and select TVS dealerships in India. TVS is offering a 3-year/50,000 km warranty on the iQube.
Powering the iQube Electric is a hub-mounted electric motor that has a peak output of 4.4 kW (6 bhp) and a peak torque of 140 Nm. TVS claims a top speed of 78 kmph and an impressive acceleration of 0-40kph time in 4.2 seconds. The scooter can travel up to 75 kms in a full charge. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking.[gallery size="full" ids="14673,14672,14669"]The 3 Li-on IP67 rated battery pack comes encased in high strength aluminium extrusion casing that makes it water and dust resistant. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking. The scooter can be charged from either a 5A charging socket, a smart home charging unit or a public charging station. The home charger and installation are included in the cost of the scooter. It charges from nought to full in 5 hours. The battery on the iQube is not removable.[gallery size="full" ids="14670,14671"]TVS iQube Electric is equipped with the company's SmartXonnect platform and comes with a TFT instrument cluster and the TVS iQube app, and has multiple features such as Geo-fencing, Remote Battery Charge Status, Navigation Assist, Last park location, Incoming call alerts/SMS alerts among others. Other notable features include Q-park assist, Multi-select economy and power mode, and Day and Night display.Commenting on the launch, Shri. Venu Srinivasan, Chairman, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Motor is driven by Customer-Centric Innovation. As India moves ahead, its mobility solutions would increasingly be total experience-led, 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. TVS iQube Electric is a blend of an advanced electric drivetrain and the next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform."Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks and twin shocks at the rear. Similarly, the iQube Electric gets a 220mm disc at the front and a 130mm drum unit at the rear. The scooter rides on 12-inch wheels. It has a gradeability of 10 degrees and a ground clearance of 150mm.[gallery size="full" ids="14683,14684"]Bookings have already commenced for a token amount of INR 5,000 via its official website and select TVS dealerships in India. TVS is offering a 3-year/50,000 km warranty on the iQube.Published Date: 2020-01-25 22:18:42
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