With the growing demand for electric vehicles in India, automobile companies are now launching scooters that are not only eco-friendly but also fit in the budget. The iQube 2.2 launched by TVS is one such smart and accessible electric scooter that is specially designed keeping in mind the urban commuters.
This article will give complete information about the design, features, battery performance, riding experience and price of TVS iQube 2.2 so that you can decide if this scooter is right for you.
Modern but traditional design
The design of the TVS iQube 2.2 is quite similar to that of a traditional scooter, but it has the finishing and smartness of electric vehicles. Its classic front profile, LED headlight and DRL strips give it a stylish look. The body of the scooter is strong, but looks light and attractive.
TVS has designed the iQube 2.2 in such a way that it is suitable for a person of all ages and needs—be it a college student, an office-going professional or a housewife.
Battery and Range – How long does it run?
This electric scooter has a 3.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, which gives a range of 100-120 km on a single charge. This is an excellent figure for urban travel.
Talking about charging, this scooter gets fully charged in about 4.5 to 5 hours with a normal charger. That is, if you charge it at night, then you can get fully ready for office or college in the morning.
Performance – Smooth and reliable ride
The BLDC hub motor produces peak power of approximately 4.4kW and a torque of up to 140Nm in the TVS iQube 2.2. It is a scooter that accelerates 0 to 40 km/h within 4.2 seconds.
This scooter comes with two riding modes—Eco and Power—. Eco mode gives longer range while Power mode focuses on speed and acceleration. The top speed of 82-85 km/h makes it better than other entry level EV scooters.
Comfortable and ergonomic design
The riding position is very straight and comfortable. The scooter is long-seated where two persons can comfortably sit. The footboard is also quite spacious, which does not cause fatigue over long distances.
Talking about the suspension, telescopic forks are provided in the front and hydraulic suspension at the rear which gives a better experience even on potholes and rough roads.
Smart Features – Ahead of technology
The iQube 2.2 is a smart scooter that offers many modern features:
- 7-inch TFT display
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Navigation assistance
- Geo-fencing and remote lock
- OTA updates and charge status tracking
- With the TVS iQube app, you can get information like scooter location, battery status, charge history, trip analysis from your phone.
Safety and control
Keeping safety in mind, the scooter has:
- Combi Braking System (CBS)
- Drum brakes (front and rear)
- Tubeless tires
- LED indicators and taillights.
- The ground clearance is also good which is necessary for Indian roads.
Price and variants
The TVS iQube 2.2 is priced between ₹1.09 lakh and ₹1.22 lakh (ex-showroom), which could be further reduced after the government’s FAME-II subsidy and state subsidies.
The scooter is available in two variants:
- iQube Standard
- iQube S
- The S variant offers more features and a better display.
Driving and maintenance – super easy
The biggest feature of the iQube 2.2 is that it is very easy to drive – no gear shifting, just throttle and brake. It has long service intervals and very low maintenance costs as it has a motor instead of an engine, which leads to less wear and tear compared to conventional scooters.
Who is this scooter for?
- College going students
- Office going professionals
- Home delivery or gig workers
- Want to buy EV on budget
- Need for second scooter in the family
- It is a scooter which best fits any person who requires additional convenience at reduced cost.
Competitive advantage
Its rivals in the market include Ola S1 Air, Ather 450S and Hero Vida V1 and other scooters since it competes with them but its unique quality is that it has all the features required to be here at an affordable price, which gives it valid reasoning to choose.
Conclusion
TVS iQube 2.2 is an electric scooter which is a pleasant blend of modernity, performance and simplicity. It can be of great use to the people who desire to have a practical, affordable, and yet feature-packed EV. In case you are first time buyer and want an electric scooter that will be easy to maintain, provide good range, and is supremely comfortable- thenTVs iQube 2.2 might be a perfect buy.
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