So TVS has gone and done it again. The Chennai folks have just rolled out another iQube variant – the 3.1 kWh model – and honestly, it makes a lot of sense. Priced at Rs 1.10 lakh (on-road, Delhi), this new kid on the block slots perfectly between the existing 2.2 kWh and 3.5 kWh versions. It’s like they’ve been listening to all those WhatsApp group debates about “yaar, I need more range but can’t afford the top model.”
The timing? Pretty clever, actually. TVS just overtook Bajaj to become India’s electric scooter champion in April, selling nearly 20,000 units. And with e-scooters now making up 11 percent of all scooter sales, they’re clearly riding the wave at just the right moment.
What’s New in the 3.1 kWh Variant
Here’s the deal with the new 3.1 – it’ll take you 121 km on a single charge according to IDC testing. That’s a solid jump from the base model’s 94 km, though it won’t match the top variant’s 145 km range. But let’s be real – for most of us city dwellers juggling office commutes and weekend grocery runs, 121 km is plenty.
The motor’s the same trusty 4.4 kW Bosch unit that powers the entire iQube family. Top speed hits 82 kmph, which is more than enough to keep up with traffic on the outer ring road without feeling like you’re pushing a cycle uphill.
Charging won’t have you pulling your hair out either. Zero to 80 percent takes about 4.5 hours, so plug it in after dinner and you’re sorted for the next day’s adventures.
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Features and Design
TVS hasn’t played the typical corporate game of stripping features to hit a price point. The 3.1 still gets that neat 5-inch display with Bluetooth, turn-by-turn navigation (because who remembers routes anymore?), and call alerts. There’s even anti-theft protection and a USB port – small things that make daily life easier.
Color choices are pretty decent too. You’ve got your safe Pearl White and Titanium Grey options, plus Walnut Brown if you’re feeling a bit different. The dual-tone combos – Starlight Blue-Beige and Copper Brown-Beige – actually look quite sharp in person.
The mechanical bits remain unchanged, which isn’t necessarily bad. Telescopic forks, twin rear shocks, disc brake up front, drum at the back – it’s a tried-and-tested setup that works.
Pricing Strategy
At Rs 1.10-1.12 lakh, TVS has hit what feels like a sweet spot. It’s about 12 grand more than the entry model but saves you around 21,000 compared to the flagship. That’s the kind of pricing that makes sense when you’re having those “should I or shouldn’t I” conversations with yourself.
This launch comes when India’s scooter market is absolutely booming – 68.53 lakh units sold last fiscal year. TVS, sitting pretty with 26 percent market share, clearly knows which way the wind’s blowing.
Look, the iQube 3.1 isn’t going to set the world on fire with revolutionary tech. But sometimes, the best products are the ones that just make sense. For folks caught between wanting decent range and not wanting to empty their savings account, this might just be the answer they’ve been waiting for.