Hero Vida VX2 Review; Easy And Affordable Electric Scooter

NDTV

12-07-2025

Any potential electric two-wheeler buyer faces two roadblocks, first is the lack of charging facilities and the second is the high upfront cost! But with the new Vida VX2, Hero MotoCorp aims to solve both these issues. How? We will break it down in this review and tell you why that could be a game-changer. The Vida brand has been on sale since October 2022 and what is interesting is the fact that the sales of Hero MotoCorp's electric brand grew an astounding 175 per cent from FY2024 to FY2025, with over 48,600 units sales in FY2025. So here is our first impression of the brand-new Hero Vida VX2 electric scooter or Evooter (EV+Scooter), as the company calls it.
Hero Vida VX2: Design & Features
The design of the Vida VX2 is similar to that of the Vida V2. The one big change is that the seat is now a single-piece unit on the VX2 and the body panels are different too. The VX2 misses out on touch-enabled instrument console, but honestly, that is not something I would consider a miss. The scooter gets a 4.3-inch TFT display along with app connectivity and navigation.
Full LED lighting is standard too and the under-seat storage is a decent 27.2 litres. On the VX2 Go, it is 33.2 litres, because of one less battery. It is the only scooter in its class to offer remote immobilisation and cloud connectivity for added security. The app also offers real-time ride statistics, telemetry, and Over-The-Air updates. The scooter has three riding modes - Eco, Ride and Sport.
Hero Vida VX2: Battery & Specifications
The Vida VX2 is offered in two trims, the Go and the Plus. The Go gets a 2.2 kWh battery while the Plus gets a 3.4 kWh battery. The highlight is that the batteries can be removed and charged at the convenience of your home, office, gym and so on. Today we are riding the Plus variant, with the bigger battery pack. So, it has a claimed range of 142 km but the real-world range ranges from 100 km to 65 km, depending on the riding mode you choose.
You can charge the batteries from 0-80 per cent in 4 hours and 13 minutes while charging to 100 per cent takes 5 hours and 39 minutes. The scooter gets a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) which makes a maximum of 6 kW. Hero also offers fast-charging capability on the Vida VX2, which means that battery can be charged up to 80 per cent in less than an hour. And of course, the batteries are IP68 rated.
Hero Vida VX2: Performance
What we liked about the Vida VX2 is that the scooter is easy to ride, and can be ridden by people of all age groups. It is relatively light, easy to filter through traffic, and feels nimble too. The acceleration is decent and it can cruise easily at 50-60 kmph till the state of charge reaches 20 per cent. Beyond that, the speed drops. For overtakes, one can also switch on the boost mode, which helps with quick overtakes on the road. The ride quality on the VX2 is decent and not overly stiff. The scooter has a top speed of 80 kmph, which is sufficient for city commutes.
Hero Vida VX2: Pricing, Rivals & Battery Subscription
Where Hero scored brilliantly is the pricing. By introducing battery as a service, the burden of cost is reduced significantly. Prices for the Vida VX2 Go start at Rs. 59,490 and for the VX2 Plus at Rs.64,990. If you add the cost of the batteries, then the prices go up to Rs. 99,490 for the VX2 Go and Rs. 109,990 for the VX2 Plus, respectively.
Customers opting for battery as a service can choose to subscribe the pay per km model, which means the less they ride, the less they have to pay for the battery subscription. Furthermore, Hero has now reduced the prices of the Vida VX2 Go with a limited-time introductory offer, bringing down the price to Rs. 44,990. The introductory price for the Vida VX2 without the B-a-a-S is Rs. 57,990. All prices are ex-showroom. The other scooters that you could buy in this segment are the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Honda Activa e: and the Ola S1 X.
Hero Vida VX2: Verdict
The Vida VX2 solves a huge problem for anyone who is looking to buy an electric scooter by removing the cost of the battery from the equation and thereby bringing down the costs significantly. It also makes sense for people who don't have a lot of running to do. The Vida VX2 gets a decent set of features and is one of the better options in the electric scooter segment with its range and practicality.