Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter

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Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro E-Scooter, to know more in detail teamautoexpert will provide you all the information of VIDA V1 Pro Price Hike. Hero MotoCorp Limited is an Indian multinational motorcycle and scooter manufacturer headquartered in New Delhi.It is World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, and has a market share of about 46% in Indian two-wheeler industry. As of 27 May 2021, the market capitalization of the company was ₹59,600 crore.

Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter
Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter

Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter

A company dealer confirmed that development and noted that the two-wheeler maker has absorbed the major impact of the reduction in subsidy under FAME II effective June 1, and passed on only a small fraction of the addition cost to prospective buyers.

V1 PRO

Price 

  • ₹1,45,900.00Effective Price

Real World Range (RWR)

  • 110 km

Top Speed

  • 80 kmph

Fast charging time 0-80%

  • <65 min

Acceleration (0-40 kmph)

  • 3.2 sec
Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter
Hero MotoCorp: Unleashes a ₹6,000 Price Hike on VIDA V1 Pro e-Scooter

Hero MotoCorp :

Hero MotoCorp Limited is an Indian multinational motorcycle and scooter manufacturer headquartered in New Delhi.It is World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, and has a market share of about 46% in Indian two-wheeler industry. As of 27 May 2021, the market capitalization of the company was ₹59,600 crore.

Hero Honda started its operations in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. In June 2012, Hero MotoCorp approved a proposal to merge the investment arm of its parent Hero Investment Pvt. Ltd. with the automaker. This decision came 18 months after its split from Hero Honda.

The country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has increased price of its electric scooter VIDA V1 Pro around INR 6,000 in order to offset the impact of curtailed subsidy structure on electric two-wheeler coming into effect from june 1. The company’s flagship electric scooter VIDA V1 Pro will now be available at eggective price 1,45,900 including FAME II subsidy and portable charger. This is an increase of around 6,000 from the earlier pricing.

When reached, a business dealer verified the development, noting that the two-wheeler manufacturer had absorbed the most of the effects of the FAME II subsidy cut, which took effect on June 1, and had passed on only a small portion of the higher cost to prospective purchasers. A response from the corporation could not be obtained right away.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has decreased the maximum subsidy cap for electric two-wheelers from 40% to 15% of the ex-factory price.
According to industry sources, the FAME II modification resulted in a subsidy cut of approximately Rs 32,000 per unit.

Several electric two-wheeler companies have already raised the prices of their electric models in order to ensure long-term viability.

TVS Motor Company has claimed that in order to move the electrification journey forward in a sustainable manner following the amendment of the FAME II programme, it has increased the price of the iQube between INR 17,000 and INR 22,000 depending on the model.
In Delhi, the iQube base and S trims were formerly priced at INR 1,06,384 and INR 1,16,886, respectively.
Following the FAME II subsidy change, Ather Energy has altered the prices of their scooters, with the 450X now starting at INR 1,45,000 (ex-showroom Bengaluru).

The 450X with Pro Pack now starts at INR 1,65,435 in Bengaluru, an INR 8,000 increase. Ola’s electric scooter S1 Pro costs INR 1,39,999, S1 (3KWh) costs INR 1,29,999, and S1 Air (3KWh) costs INR 1,09,999.

The product range is now around INR 15,000 more expensive than before. Hero Electric has stated that the cost of its popular e-scooter models will not be raised. The company stated that it is still committed to encouraging the adoption of electric two-wheelers and eliminating myths about their ownership costs.
The Heavy Industries Ministry has announced that the demand incentive for electric two-wheelers will be INR 10,000 per kWh.

Incentives for electric two-wheelers will be limited to 15% of the ex-factory price, down from 40% currently.
The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (FAME) India initiative began on April 1, 2019 for a three-year period, which was extended for another two years till March 31, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
1. What is the price of Vida after subsidy?
The company’s flagship electric scooter VIDA V1 Pro will now be available at Rs 1,45,900 including FAME II subsidy and portable charger. This is an increase of around Rs 6,000 from the earlier pricing.
2. Which company launched Vida V1 electric scooter?
Hero MotoCorp recently ventured into the electric mobility space with the launch of e-scooters under its new EV subsidiary – Vida. The all-new Hero Vida V1 Plus and V1 Pro electric scooters were launched in October last year at a starting price of Rs 1.45 lakh, ex-showroom Bengaluru.
3. What is the cost of battery in Hero Vida V1?
Hero Vida V1 uses Lithium-ion Battery. Hero Vida V1 Battery capacity: 3.44 kWh. 1 kWh Hero MotoCorp Lithium-ion Battery Price ₹25,000. Hero Vida V1 Battery Replacement Cost ₹86,000.

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