TVS launches iQube electric scooter worth 1.15 Lakhs in Chennai

Chennai:Two and three-wheeler makers TVS Motor Company today launched its TVS iQube Electric scooter in Chennai.

TVS iQube Electric is a green and connected, fun to ride urban scooter powered by an advanced electric drivetrain and next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform. Speaking at the launch event, Company Director and CEO K N Radhakrishnan said TVS iQube Electric was a blend of an advanced electric drivetrain and the next-gen TVS SmartXonnect platform.

''After successful response in Bengaluru and Delhi, we are thrilled to bring our electric scooter to Tamil Nadu and are confident to scale great heights'', he said,according to a company release.

TVS iQube Electric will be available in select dealerships across Chennai from today, at an on-road price of Rs 1,15,218 (post FAME II subsidy).

The bike can be booked after a transaction of 5000 rupees on the companies website.The customer can also avail loan scheme offered by TVS credit. Besides the company also promises a contactless delivery keeping in view the safety of the customers amid a pandemic.

Powered by a 4.4 kW electric motor TVS iQube Electric scooter can accelerate up to 78 kmph max and can run 75 kilometers after a full charge. It takes on 4.2 seconds for the vehicle to reach 40 KMPH from 0. 

That's not all, TVS iQube Electric scooter possesses gen-next facility like incoming call alerts/ SMS alerts, geo-fencing, navigation assist, remote battery charge status, last park location.

At present, the scooter can be charged at 6 specific locations in Chennai.(UNI/WD)