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 TVS iQube
TVS iQube

TVS Motor recently introduced the 2022 iQube electric scooter in new variants, colour options and new features. The e-scooter rivals the likes of Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450 in the Indian market. Here is how well they compete with each other, considering the price and specifications.

TVS iQube Vs Ola S1 Pro Vs Ather 450 Plus: Price

Model Price ( Delhi)
TVS iQube/iQube S INR 98,564/ INR 1.08 lakh*
Ola S1 Pro INR 85,099/ INR 1.20 lakh**
Ather 450 Plus INR 1.19 lakh**

TVS has not revealed the top-spec iQube ST price in India, however the same can be booked for INR 999. The TVS iQube standard variant is priced at INR 98,564, while the mid-spec iQube S price is INR 1.08 lakh (both prices are on-road, Delhi).

 Ola S1 Pro
Ola S1 Pro

The base variant of Ola S1 Pro is competitively priced at INR 85,099, marking a difference of INR 13,465. The Ola and Ather electric scooter prices are ex-showroom, Delhi, including Fame-II subsidies, and exclude insurance, registration and road tax charges.

TVS iQube Vs Ola S1 Pro Vs Ather 450 Plus: Battery and Charging Specifications

Specifications TVS iQube S/iQube ST Ola S1 Pro Ather 450 Plus
Peak motor output 4.4 kW 8.5 kW 5.4 kW
Continuous motor output 3 kW 5.5 kW 3.3 kW
Torque 33 Nm 58 Nm 22 Nm
Top speed 78/82 kmph 90/115 kmph 80 kmph
Battery capacity 3.04/4.56 kWh 2.98/3.97 kWh 2.9 kWh
Claimed range 100/145 km 121/135 km 100 km
Charging time 0-80% in 4.5 hours (650 W)/ 2.5 hours (1.5kW) 0-100% in 4 hrs 48 min/ 6.5 hours (home charger) 0-80% in 3 hrs 35 min (home charger)

The 2022 TVS iQube power output is the same as the earlier model and this time is available with big battery packs. The new iQube scooters now come equipped with a 3.04 kWh battery and the top-spec ST trim receives a 4.56 kWh battery. The iQube ST offers a claimed range of 145 km, whereas the top variant offers 145 km and it gets a 1.5 kW fast charger.

 Ather 450 Plus
Ather 450 Plus

The Ola S1 Pro produces a power of 8.5 kW and a torque of 58 Nm. The top speed of the Ola S1 Pro is 115 kmph. With a 3.9 kWh battery, it offers a real-world range of 135 km. Besides, the Ather 450 Plus is also a powerful performer even with a 2.9 kWh battery.

This is how the 2022 TVS iQube rivals with its competitors on paper, however the real-world comparison will determine which electric scooter is the best.





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