Hero MotoCorp has launched the Vida VX2 on July 1, 2026 — its most affordable electric scooter to date and its clearest attempt yet to claw back ground from TVS, Bajaj and Ather in India's booming e-two-wheeler market. The line-up is now confirmed: two variants, portable removable batteries, and a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan that pulls the starting price down to ₹59,490.
Two variants: VX2 Go and VX2 Plus
The VX2 comes in two flavours. The entry VX2 Go uses a single portable 2.2 kWh battery for a claimed IDC range of about 92 km. The VX2 Plus steps up to a 3.4 kWh setup with two removable batteries and a claimed IDC range of around 142 km. Both are built on Hero's modular Vida platform and use a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, with a touchscreen display and Bluetooth connectivity on board. The removable battery design is the standout: most rivals at this price use fixed packs, so being able to carry a battery indoors to charge is a genuine differentiator for buyers without dedicated parking.
Confirmed pricing and the Battery-as-a-Service angle
Hero is leaning hard on its BaaS model to win on the sticker price. Bought outright, the VX2 Go retails at ₹99,490 and the VX2 Plus at ₹1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the pay-as-you-go battery subscription — where you buy the scooter and rent the battery monthly — the price drops to ₹59,490 for the VX2 Go and ₹64,990 for the VX2 Plus. That structure lowers the upfront barrier sharply, though buyers should weigh the recurring subscription cost against the saving before committing. Our EV vs petrol running-cost calculator is a quick way to sanity-check whether the sums work for your daily distance.
Why it matters
Hero MotoCorp is India's largest two-wheeler maker by volume, but it has lagged in electric, where TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Ola have set the pace. A sub-₹60,000 (with BaaS) Vida aimed squarely at family and first-time buyers is a serious bid to change that — Hero's Vida registrations nearly tripled year-on-year in June, and the VX2 now gives that momentum a genuinely cheap entry point. It also lands just as petrol prices bite and the PM E-Drive two-wheeler subsidy nears its cap. If you're comparing the Vida against the iQube, Chetak and Rizta, start with our Hero electric scooters guide and the wider electric-scooter catalogue.
Sources
Launch, variants and confirmed pricing as reported by BikeWale · 91Wheels · BikeDekho