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TVS iQube Electric is the best TVS Electric Scooter
TVS iQube Electric is one of the best TVS electric scooters. It is giving tough competition to other popular electric scooters in India. TVS electric scooter price (ex-showroom) is around Rs 1.08 Lac. The performance and price of TVS iQube Electric is comparable to Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter
TVS iQube Electric Scooter gives an excellent ride experience. Its cost of running is low. The cost of maintenance of this TVS Electric Scooter is quite reasonable. Following are the highlights of TVS iQube Electric Scooter:-
- Smooth and silent ride experience
- Instant torque generated by its electric motor
- Advanced Lithium-Ion battery pack consisting of 3 lithium-ion batteries.
- 3 years warranty on the battery pack
- High tech features like SmartXonnect
- Q Park Assist (Forward and Backward Assist)
- Low maintenance and enhanced sustainability
- A 60 minutes charge provides a ride range of 15 to 20 kilometers
- An efficient and responsive customer care team
- A USB port has been provided to charge your mobile
The battery of TVS iQube
This TVS electric scooter has three lithium-ion battery packs. The battery pack is kept in a high-strength aluminum casing. There is a dedicated Battery Management System (BMS). The manufacturer gives 3 years or 50,000 Km warranty on the battery.
Charging of Battery Pack of TVS iQube Electric
TVS iQube is powered by 3 lithium-ion battery packs. The battery pack forms the heart of this TVS electric scooter. Following are salient features:-
- When you buy TVS iQube Electric a SmartXHome battery charging device is installed in your home. You can access the charger through RFID and IQBE App. It has smart safety features like Auto Resume and Auto Cutoff. An additional Rs 10000 plus GST is charged for this device. It is not essential to buy this device.
- You can also use a normal charging cable which can be plugged into any industrial 3 pin socket. It should meet IEC 60309 standard and should have a cable protection device. You can buy the charging accessory from TVS dealer. It costs Rs 1500.
- It takes about 6 hours to charge the battery from a fully discharged state to 100% charge. Charging can be done using the power socket of your home or office.
- It takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge the battery from a fully discharged state to an 80% charge.
- There is an onboard charger for charging the battery pack
- 5 kWh of electricity is consumed to charge the battery fully. So you consume Rs 18 of electricity to fully charge the battery. So by spending Rs 18 your electric scooter runs for at least 65 Km.
- So the cost of running this TVS electric scooter is Rs 0.30 per kilometer
- There is no fast charging facility in TVS iQube. Fast charging reduces the life of the battery pack. So the manufacturer has not provided this feature.
TVS Electric Scooter Price
TVS electric scooter price in Delhi
| TVS iQube Electric On-Road price in Delhi | Rs 1, 08,012 |
| TVS iQube Electric On-Road price in Bengaluru | Rs 1,20,000 |
The booking amount is Rs 5000. The charging system price is extra. Following are important points if you want to buy TVS iQube Electric:-
- You have to make an online booking to purchase this TVS electric scooter. You can’t walk in and buy it from a dealer.
- Pre-booking amount is Rs 5000
- You can track the status of your order by logging into the website
- You can buy more than one scooter. But FAME subsidy will be available only on the first vehicle. For more details contact the dealer.
- The electric scooter can be purchased through the EMI option, through TVS Finance.
- Its top speed is more than 25 Km per hour. So a driving license required for this TVS electric scooter.
Technical Specifications of TVS iQube Electric
Following are the technical specifications of this popular TVS electric scooter:-
| Weight of the electric scooter | 118 Kg |
| Gradeability | 10 Degrees |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber |
| Front Tyre Size & Type | 90/90-12, Tubeless Tyre |
| Rear Tyre Size & Type | 90/90-12, Tubeless Tyre |
| Ground Clearance | 150 MM |
| Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum |
| Peak Wheel Torque | 140 Nm |
| Headlamps | Crystal-clear LED Headlamps |
| Tail Lamp | All LED |
| Storage | Under-seat |
| Q Park Assist | Forward and Backward Assist |
Range, Mileage, and Speed of TVS iQube Electric Scooter
Speed of TVS iQube
The top speed of this TVS electric scooter is 78 Km per hour. This is an excellent speed for any electric scooter. This top speed is higher than the top speed of the Bajaj Chetak electric scooter.
Range of TVS iQube
It gives a mileage of 75 Km under the eco mode of running.
Electric Motor of TVS Electric Scooter
The electric motor is hub mounted on the rear wheel. Its peak output is 4.4 kW. There is very low power loss due to the transmission system.
Acceleration of TVS iQube Electric
This TVS electric scooter accelerates from 0 to 40 kms in just 4.2 seconds. So it is good for city driving. Due to its powerful motor TVS iQube can go up the slopes quite easily.
The battery of TVS iQube
This TVS electric scooter has three lithium-ion battery packs. The battery pack is kept in a high-strength aluminum casing. There is a dedicated Battery Management System (BMS). The manufacturer gives 3 years or 50,000 Km warranty on the battery.
Warranty Policy on TVS Electric Scooter
The manufacturer gives a warranty of 5 years or 50,000 Kms on its electric scooters.
Video on TVS iQube Electric
Frequently asked questions about TVS iQube Electric
Question 1 – What is the maximum speed of TVS iQube Electric Scooter?
Answer – This TVS electric scooter’s maximum speed is 78 Km per hour under test conditions.
Question 2 – What is the range/mileage of TVS iQube?
Answer – The maximum range is 75 Km on a fully charged battery. However, range depends on many factors. Some of these factors are load on the scooter, road condition, traffic condition, condition of tyres and your driving habits.
Question 3 – What is the maximum slope of the road on which this scooter can climb?
Answer – The gradeability of TVS iQube electric scooter of 10 degrees.
Question 4 – How much power is generated by the motor of TVS electric scooter?
Answer – The electric motor generates a peak power of 4.4 KW. The motor is directly coupled to the rear wheel. So there is minimum transmission power loss.
Question 5 – What is the acceleration of TVS iQube?
Answer – TVS electric scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 Km per hour in 4.2 seconds.
Question 6 – What is the charging time of TVS iQube electric?
Answer – A completely discharged battery can be fully charged in 6 hours. It takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge the battery from fully discharged state to an 80% charge.
Question 7 – How is the lithium-ion battery protected?
Answer – The battery pack is housed inside an aluminum box. It protects the battery from physical damage. The battery is also protected against high temperatures. There is a battery management system (BMS) to regulate the battery.
Question 8 – What is the battery life of TVS iQube?
Answer – Battery life is 50,000 Km of the mileage of the scooter. For example, if you drive your TVS electric scooter for 25 Km per day, the battery will last for 5 years.
Question 9 – Will overcharging damage the battery? Will it bulge?
Answer – The design is such that the battery can’t be overcharged. There is a Smart Protection System that monitors battery health.
Question 10 – Will the main supply fluctuation damage the battery during charging?
Answer – The battery has inbuilt voltage fluctuation protection.
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