TVS iQube : TVS iQube solidifies its throne as India’s best-selling electric scooter through early 2026, blending practical range, zippy performance, and rock-bottom running costs for daily grinds in cities like Delhi and rural Haryana stretches.

Priced from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 1.62 lakh ex-showroom across variants like base 2.2kWh, mid 3.4kWh, and top ST 5.3kWh, recent January offers shave Rs 5-10k, pulling crowds from petrol Activas amid rising fuel bills.

Over 3 lakh units sold last year alone prove families trust its reliability for school runs and office hops.​

Battery Options Fuel Flexible Ranges

Choose your adventure: base 2.2kWh lithium-ion pack delivers 94km per charge at 75kmph top speed, perfect for 40km daily Narnaund loops. Upgrade to 3.4kWh for 145km or flagship 5.3kWh stretching 212km IDC—real-world 180km mixed traffic with pillion.

BLDC hub motor peaks 4.4kW (about 6PS) and 33Nm wheel torque, blasting 0-40kmph in 4.2 seconds sans clutch fuss.​

IP67 waterproofing shrugs monsoons; reverse gear eases U-turns in tight alleys. Home 950W charger tops 0-80% in 2.75-4.5 hours depending on pack—grab coffee while it sips.

Fast CHAdeMO stations hit 80% in under two hours at malls.​

Chassis Handles City Chaos Smoothly

At 1.8m long, 645mm wide, and 157mm ground clearance, iQube glides over speed breakers and puddles better than low-slung rivals.

770mm seat height suits shorter riders; 1301mm wheelbase stabilizes at speed. Kerb weight around 110-118kg keeps it nimble, tubeless 90/90-12 tires gripping wet asphalt confidently.​

Telescopic forks soak urban jolts; rear mono-shock tunes comfy for two-up 50km spins. Disc front and drum rear brake progressively, regen paddles recharge on descents.

Illuminated “TVS Electric” swingarm badge glows night rides.​

Digital Cockpit Runs Smart Features

Seven-inch TFT touchscreen anchors navigation, call/SMS alerts, and voice commands—”Hey TVS, call home”—via four-way joystick.

Wireless Android Auto mirrors phones; Bluetooth tracks ride stats live. Distance-to-empty, geo-fencing, and crash alerts ping family if you tumble.​

USB ports charge gadgets; 30L underseat storage swallows helmets plus groceries.

Four riding modes—Eco, Ride, Sport, Reverse—cap speed or max punch. OTA updates tweak efficiency; side-stand cut-off prevents rollaways.​

Safety Layers Build Rider Confidence

Dual-channel ABS variants lead pack safety; standard models get CBS syncing brakes. LED headlamp pierces fog; hazard lights auto-deploy on hard stops.

Low battery beeps early; hill-hold grips inclines. Five-star BESS safety rating nods sturdy build—no fires in recall history.​

Pillion grab rail and footrests secure passengers; parking aids via proximity sensors. Forums praise zero breakdowns post-monsoon, IP67 seals proven.​

Ownership Costs Crush Petrol Rivals

Base Rs 1.11 lakh on-road Haryana nears Rs 1.2 lakh post-subsidy; ST 5.3kWh Rs 1.62 lakh. EMI Rs 2.5-3.5k monthly at 9%.

Running? Rs 0.15-0.25/km versus Activa’s Rs 2-3—saves Rs 5k yearly on 5k km. Service every 7.5k km costs Rs 1-2k, 4,000+ TVS centers nationwide.​

Warranty: three years/50k km standard, extendable to eight years battery. Resale holds 85-90% year one—hotter than Bajaj Chetak. Swappable packs coming mid-2026 at stations.​

Real-World Tales from Daily Riders

Office commuters log 80km daily on 3.4kWh sans range fright; students haul books in 30L bay. Delivery guys push 150km shifts on base, regen extending legs.

Niggles? Base screen smaller; top speed caps thrill-seekers. Heat kills range 10% summer, but Eco mode compensates.​

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Women love light handling, one-pedal regen for stops. Mods add racks, fancy seats; colors like Titanium Grey hide scuffs. Forums dissect hacks: park Eco overnight for full juice.

TVS iQube 2026 Updates Spark Fresh Buzz

New ST 5.3kWh variant launched late 2025 adds 212km range, touchscreen smarts, drawing EV fence-sitters.

Rivals Ather 450X (Rs 1.4 lakh, 150km) packs faster charging but pricier upkeep; Ola S1 lags service net. TVS eyes exports, iQube 2.0 with 300km pack by Diwali.​

January fairs bundle helmets, FOC swaps. Test ride one: silent torque surges, cockpit beeps alive.

For wallet-wise India, iQube turns electric practical—no range anxiety, just savings piling up. Families switch en masse; petrol scooters fade fast.