2022 Hero Vida V1 review - Can it disrupt the electric scooter segment? | First Ride | Autocar India
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Hero MotoCorp is the last of the Indian two wheeler giants in the mass market space to enter the EV game. Rishaad Mody gives you a first impression it's first electric scooter, the Hero Vida V1.
Cameraperson: Anand Malepu
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Design
1:27 - Quality
2:14 - Seating position and comfort
3:02 - Handling and braking
3:52 - Performance
4:49 - Battery and range
5:35 - Features
6:04 - Availability and prices
6:46 - Verdict
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Chapters -
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Design
1:27 - Quality
2:14 - Seating position and comfort
3:02 - Handling and braking
3:52 - Performance
4:49 - Battery and range
5:35 - Features
6:04 - Availability and prices
6:46 - Verdict
Having a removable battery is a big plus for people in urban areas where not all residential societies are willing to provide a charging socket. The major reason why I bought Pure-ev Epluto 7G but did not even consider major brands like Chetak, Ather etc.
Yes,removable batteries are quite convinient but experts says it's life is less and less water proof than fixed ones,removable batteries shows problems after a period of time ,as you know major expense in an electric scooter is it's battery
@@travelmani89 Only disadvantage it is more expensive. If any issue with a single cell you don't even need to replace the whole battery pack
Today I went for a Vida test ride.
Good things -
Its comfortable and the suspension is good. The handle bar won't touch the knee while taking turns ( I am 6.2 feet). Boot space is huge. Pillion comfort is also good. Long seat.
Negatives -
Build quality is not that good as Ather. Since it's hub motor, we need to give more than 50% of accelerator for 40 speed. Front side mudguard is open and cables are visible. Pannel gaps are there. Fit and finish is not good. Even though it has a touch screen, it does not have a Google map. It has a turn by turn indicator like the Bluetooth edition of access. Takes 7 hours for full charge.( Home charger). Costs 1.68 lakhs in Bangalore. Ladies foot rest comes as an accessories but quality of ladies foot rest is very poor. Range in real world would be ~100 to 110.
Ather is value for money but not comfortable. Vida is comfortable but not futuristic/ value for money.
If suzuki access comes in electronic version, then it is Hero Vida!
If you are a tall rider and wants to travel with pillion ( wife and child), and have been looking for an electric version of Suzuki access 125; then go for it.
On the other hand if you are less than 5.10 feet, rides often alone ( mostly to travel to and from office ) and wants futuristic, value for money electric scooter; go for Ather gen 3.
That removable battery is a big thing which no big names (Ola, Ather,Bajaj) are offering at the moment. I think hero has done a decent job (Apart from that hideous side profile at the rear end).
I love Ather. But the removable battery is a massive advantage over Ather. But the pricing is bad.
Must have
1. Pass flasher switch
2. CCS 2 port
3. Physical mode selector switch
4. Navigation switches for screen functionality
5. Good quality self cleaning contacts for the removable battery
Good scooter, but I guess mass market scooters just need normal dials and basic functionality so that costs remain low. At a time when the industry needs people to embrace 2 wheeler EVs in large numbers, funky feel good features need to be toned down to make the scooters a better deal. As for a normal commuter like me and many others, all we need a reliable basic scooter for 10 km runs at max.
There are many great options with max speed 50-60 kmph and Range about 80 km per charge.
autocar provides best reviews period! I mean the lite background music, just right pace of the content delivery and the best reviews covering all the relevant things customer wants to know. 👌🙌 A huge shout out to your editors👍👍
Then you need to watch powerdrift reviews
@@Infoloadedyt Powerdrift has fallen off its perch tbh. Quality has degraded so much that their channel is not even watchable. Autocar is as professional as it gets and are best in the business.
@@Infoloadedyt Powerdrift videos are feels like Ads, or mostly just "previews". Autocar and Overdrive have the real auto journalists.
@@Dennis56781000 indeed!
I hate the ads after each chapter though
Removable battery is a big game changer, while charging infra is still at large.. But a sweet spot of below 120k price is what the customers are ok to buy in the market..
Pricing is quite disappointing true.
Personally, almost everything on the scooter looks like an afterthought. Even the Ather looks minimal infront of this!
Thank you for the detailed review of the pre-final production Scooter. Yes, as you mentioned there are certain drawbacks that the company needs to review and fix. Regarding the price, it seems to be the highest amongst the scooters available now and that would act as a drawback in the sales. Manufacturers should note the point that EVs will be the future and if we have to go green, then they have to come out with innovative ideas, models and affordable prices. However, it is agreed that better features will surely cost more but should not be exorbitant. Every company indents to do business for profit but if they believe in the principle of sustainable profit, their sales would increase a lot. Sell more for Rs. 10 instead of Rs. 15/-, I'm I right?
I am using 4500 km, six months. Second boot space water ingress, sometimes reboot required. Not a single day it stopped by limp home. Overall good scooter, range 125 km in eco mode. Eco mode sufficient for city ride.
I still think Ather 450 is a better choice. Besides on budget end we have the TVS iQube, which is quite good too
Pretty sure the underlying bits of this scooter are from Ather. Hero bought a stake in them last year.
own an iQube really isn't cheap still 1.3 on road in hyd atleast but i like that it doesn't stand out in traffic screaming I'm an electric only went for TVs for their service and it's been quite good so far
Budget? Are u high? Budget scooters are from Hero and other no name chinee scooters.
From 2024,
Saw VIDA expanding there business here in Pune.
#algorithmbaba - Nice Insights @Autocarindia1
6:56 - Jai Hind 🚩🇮🇳
I think this model will do very well. Hero clearly has a well-thought-out strategy of entering at the top end before going mass market. Disappointed that the reviewer appeared biased by his own opinions re. looks, price, and highlights some gaps in build quality even though we know it's a pre-production vehicle. Sometimes, it may be better to provide a neutral fact-based review only.
I like the seat design and battery is removable .
Why is the battery warranty only 30k km? Is it because they have not provided active cooling and they expect the battery to last only 50k km? Companies 'test to failure' a lot of times before deciding warranty so it's a HUGE red flag for me.
When will it arrive in Pune?? Why is it limited to only 3 cities??
Being ambitious on pricing is all very well. Matching the value proposition is quite another thing altogether, though. Cutting corners in plastic trims and panels for one is definitely no way to achieve that!
The removable battery isn't all that useful either, given the average walk most users will have to make with the 11kg battery from the parking to the plug point in their home or office.
Plus who wants to carry a fire hazard with them into a closed space, anyways.
Awesome Dashboard design 😜
Please make a video on Jawa bobber 42 ASAP
At this price point we should consider safety as well, they should provide metal part rather than whole plasticy items
Good quality plastics are fine.
It's a electric scooter, metal will increase the weight.
what level of protection will u get in a two wheeler by metal panels?
They will only be more durable than plastic panels
I think the usecase for two battery is too strong!!!
I can put one for charging when I am travelling with the other this also increases range with one battery as now its less than 11kgs overall if i remove one battery! So basically no time need to be spent charging if there are two batteries since one can in charging when other is being used.
Also effective use of one battery since other battery is not there as dead weight if not really required for the range it is travelling. Sounds like a brilliant combination
Hello sir
Aapkaa videos bahut achha hai ❤️
Waiting for iQube ST
Non of the reviews are mention wether vida has HILL-HOLD feature. Why?
very expensive at least they can give ABS same thing with tvs
Fact: Lights inspired from Nearby Share icon on Android control panel.
Since Hero is a well established brand, I think the pricing is justified
Great Design 👌👌👌
Hero are like Maruti Suzuki but thus looks like Kizahichi failed sedan ...overpriced under featured
Kizashi and under featured?
What is the motor type? PMSM or IPMM
Was eager to listen to the sound of motor..... Maybe another time.....
Price very high compared to other EVs
Better go with TVs . Or ather
Should be budgeted on and range 200+ then buying by customer
Bobber 42 coming soon?
Nagpur mein available hai kya hero vida
Right product at a wrong price.
Good luck HeroMoto Corp.
It's obviously better choice than Ather.
A quality scooter does everything better than ather 👍👌👌
Instead of ather go for this scooter more range more power more comfort more storage more features
I know that this product from the Munjal family but nowhere is the "Hero" logo in this scooter ??? So, is it from Hero Motocorp ???
is it ather 450X that underpins Vida V1??
Is it of hero electric brand or different company?
In Goa Ola and ather is hir
Rishaad is my favourite motorcycle reviewer, after sarge ofc
1.5L ex-showroom , that's robbery
Good bike 🏍 👍 👌
full review?
This is the first time I think that hero overpriced! Let's see what happens
Those removable batteries will take it to hights...
When will this be launched?
I went to the showroom in Pune and they said they have no information when it is going to be launched.
I don't understand why people dont review battery purchases cost once its out of warranty. That like 50 % of bikes cost. And thats where EV falls flat on its face. It's ridiculous not to discuss it openly
Agreed... I have same question from the last 3 years... Once you have to replace the battery it will cost around 50% of the vehicle. And battery has to be replaced after 5 years... Being optimistic and being practical all two different things.
@@DSouzaVM forget after 5 year. What if something happens to battery which is not covered under warranty agreement. That car or bike is a scrap. I am telling you EV car and bikes are biggest a scam corporates are doing to people. Full stop.
In India panel gaps doesn't matter. Seen scooters running without panels. People only know to stack their earned money. Not spend them. And after all it's not an European vehicle where panels are perfect.
Body is of steel or fiber
location?
Min 12 inch Tyre required
Where are the plug in hybrid 100cc scooters. A battery alone range of even 50 kms, will take care of most commuting needs for 90% of population.
can anybody tell me which Chinese rebranded scooter this actually is
Ather don't have plastic quality issue.
finally 4k
I don't know from what perspective you said Ather and bajaj are doing well considering hero and Okinawa are topping the sales month on month.
Meanwhile ola is struggling with range and issues, ather never increase 4kw battery pack and pricey, simple one become nothing one, bajaj didnt care about ev, tvs still didnt launch iqube st. Hero tried different concept and unique. But high price with less range is questionable for sales. We need minimum 200 km range and standard fast charging stations. Otherwise ev is a complete mess here and there.
Why not plug in hybrids?
Price seems high!! Below 1.2lac would have been better.
Info swap at 02:59
I think better options available in market like ather and Vida feels very costly and ather feels sporty scooter
Isn't it expensive?
Pricing is going to kill this thing.
i think people will Vida it
Noice
Why the pricing is so high for electric scooters which to me seems like phone brands now since every year it is going to be improved every year. People should be able to exchange when quality and technology improves. Petrol scooters work for ages and price is still less. Electric vehicles are new technology and it will change every year
Previously there was more 40000rs instant cashback for pro in both flipkart & amazon & 1 more offer is 5495rs amazon pay cashback after billing cycle now they have reduced discounts, please think ten times before buying,,, & other company are giving more than 7years or 80000kms warranty for batteries, be careful....think about Ola S1 x they are giving 8years or 80000 kms warranty, & In invoice Vida mention only 3.15kWh instead of 3.94 Kwh......
first time ever 4k video on autocar india
Now the competitor have a good reason, to launch their own excellent product trust me hero will motocop will see a night mare I ASSURE ABOUT THAT.
Genuine review
I’m still waiting for Vespa Electrica
This guy looks like esteban ocon
alvida "Vida" ola S1 Air 80000 में बेस्ट ऑफ़ द बेस्ट है
After 1000 km ride, my vida showing, ''Motor driver fault'', and vida don't have solution for this.
Still feel it’s too pricy for hero. Main stream ice players Dnt want mass ev scooter adaption
Who drives scooty on the track?... people need to know how it performs in the traffic
I am genuinely scared about the future and where it is all heading to!!! Lithium is hard to recycle and very expensive, and lithium batteries are extremely toxic for the environment, and a huge raise in the usage of EVs = more harm of the environment in the long run!!!
Yeh real hero he??
Hi, here is my Genuine good and dark side of Vida v1 pro.
I have been using this Vida v1 pro for the last 5 months.
Pros:
1. Sustained range (Eco mode -105 km, Ride mode - 75 km, Sports mode - 65 km)
2. Good pickup (ride and sports mode)
3. Better handling compared to some other electric scooters
4. Removal Battery's
## Disadvantages ## :
1. No fast charging stations
2. Quality of switches are very poor.
3. Takes up to 8 hours to fully charge (home charger)
4. Malfunctioning Scooty suddenly goes to LIMP HOME and stops running. (I recorded all this issues on my phone)
5. The seat is not designed to close properly with the boot, so every time you go on bad roads, it makes a dug dug dug... noise, which is very annoying for the rider next to you and other passengers.
6. Braking system is not up to the mark.
7. You can't see live maps, call logs or messages on your screen.
8. Vida v1 pro app has many bug fixes.
9. If you create new ride mods, it will cause the Scooty and app software to malfunction.
10. Sometimes scooty won't detect both batteries.
11. Coming to the service center, this is the most annoying and worst part of HERO company. I kept my bike in the service center for about 30 days out of 60 days from the date of purchase.
(1st time 7 days - limp home, headlight switch problems)
(2nd time 8 days - 1st service, suspension issue not resolved by HERO service center)
(3rd time 8 days - software malfunction, LIMP home and rear suspension sound issue not resolved till now)
(4th time, 4 days and still at service station - Suspension and boot sound issue)
Conclusion : This vida v1 pro is not worth the price. 1,45,000 (EX showroom price)
And they should focus on the quality level of switches, braking system, software malfunction, app bugs issues, LIMP HOME mode issues, Boot sound issue. They should train their mechanics well (some mechanics are discussing that they only took 1 week of normal training to service vida v1 pro, this is enough for them. clearly indicates a lack of understanding of pro's in finding and solving problems). I recommend it if it comes in Price 1,20,000 on the road or go with other electric bikes.
80kmph is so less was expecting 150 lol
Ather storage space ful not available
Prize ?
Old को बोल do al-vida
Comparison with simple one scooter
Backside of the scooter behind is not quite looks boring which feels empty with cheap plastic part.
It is clear that Hero is launching this just for the sake of it. I mean, why such high price? It is clear that none of the existing ICE brand want the public to move away from ICE scooters. They know that once they start selling affordable scooters, then it is game over for their ICE counterparts.
Where are the charging points.? I don't find any in major cities of each state...How prepared are we for the EV.. I think people are cheated cheated... Provide the infrastructure so that people may trust , believe in the government or the company. Range anxiety is an issue when we live in the age of industrialization and urbanization with so much traffic and unforseen incidents...
E bikes are not there yet, if anyone is planning to buy an e scooter just wait for a few years , these scooters are not very safe yet..
In terms of LOOK and PERFORMANCE i think OLA S1 series is the best Out There ... Vida look so weird in the side and back.. and it's overly priced
Also range
How is Vida V1 special? It doesn't excel in almost any department.
This approach actually shows Hero isn't interested in making electric scooters.
It bought out Ather and stalled it's development for years.
This Vida is also a token due to mounting pressure from Ola and upcoming Simpl scooter.
Hero is ultimately doomed.
Horrible first effort on quality, pricing and availability by Hero Motocorp. Vida's marketing team was in high gear with lofty claims about being a game changer. If this is Hero's trajectory, I'm betting they go of of business in a few years since they are steadily loosing market share in the petrol powered vehicles. Super disappointing especially given their stake/involvement with Ather, Gogoro and others.
Lol😂
Hero will eat up others market share.
Price bohote bhai
Just buy a cycle and use car for longer journey ☮️
Very bad design wish they concentrate more on design… It’s just now worth it in the looks department with other EV scooters in the market
Price is very big cheap...
This isn't made in India.
Didn't expected such from hero motocop
hero electric is not made in India hero motocorp is made in India both are different companies.