Hero Vida VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh Launched: 187 km Range at ₹1.44 Lakh

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.

Update — July 13: VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh flagship launched at ₹1.44 lakh

Less than two weeks after the VX2 went on sale, Hero has added a new range-topper. The VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh, launched on July 13, 2026 at ₹1.44 lakh (ex-showroom; effective prices vary by state incentives), pairs two removable 2.2 kWh packs for a claimed IDC range of 187 km — up from 142 km for the 3.4 kWh version — and a higher 90 km/h top speed (versus 80 km/h). The motor is unchanged at 6 kW and 26 Nm, but a larger 1,000 W onboard charger cuts 20–80% AC charging to about 2 hours 28 minutes, while a fast charger takes it from 0–80% in roughly 65 minutes. All existing VX2 variants stay on sale, and deliveries of the 4.4 kWh model are expected to begin across India by the end of July. That puts the flagship VX2 squarely against the 175 km TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh on range — with the Vida's removable packs as its trump card.

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

VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh launch details as reported by Autocar India · RushLane. Original launch, variants and confirmed pricing as reported by BikeWale · 91Wheels · BikeDekho