TVS iQube Takes the Lead in India's Booming Electric Scooter Market

The Indian electric scooter market witnessed significant growth in July, with TVS Motor leading the sales charts. The company's performance was highlighted by a strong sales figure of 22,256 units, marking a 13.23% year-over-year increase. The TVS iQube played a pivotal role in driving this success. Bajaj Auto secured the second position, delivering 19,683 units, reflecting a 10.80% increase. The Bajaj Chetak EV continued to attract customers.

Ola Electric experienced a setback, with sales decreasing by 57.29% to 17,852 units. Ather Energy displayed strong growth, securing the fourth spot with a 59.04% increase, selling 16,251 units; their models, like the Ather 450X and 450S, proved popular. Hero MotoCorp also made gains, experiencing a substantial 107.20% increase in sales, reaching 10,501 units, fueled by the Vida series scooters.

The TVS iQube series starts with a base model featuring a 2.2kWh battery. This base variant offers a 75 km range and can charge to 80% in 2 hours. All iQube models include a 950W charger, with a top speed of 75 km/h and 115 kg weight. This base model, with a 30-liter under-seat storage, is priced at ₹94,999. There is also a variant with a 3.4kWh battery.

The iQube ST 3.4kWh variant has a 100 km range and a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display. It includes Alexa voice assist, digital document storage, Bluetooth, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The ST 3.4kWh costs ₹1,55,555. The high-end ST 5.1kWh boasts the largest battery capacity. It promises a 150 km range. The ST 5.1 reaches a top speed of 82 km/h and charges to 80% in 4 hours and 18 minutes. It includes all the features of the ST 3.4kWh. The ST 5.1kWh variant is priced at ₹1,85,373.