TVS iQube 3.1 bookings have commenced online at the brand’s website at a token amount of Rs 5000 in the Indian market.
TVS Motor Company has launched the iQube 3.1 at a sticker price of Rs 1.04 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) in the country. Recently, the electric scooter surpassed the 6 lakh units sales milestone in the domestic market. With the launch of this new variant, TVS iQube is now available in six trims in the Indian market. The Hosur-based two-wheeler brand had recently upgraded the iQube range with enhancements in battery pack and range while also equipping the models with modern aesthetic such as dual tone colours and backrest.
The new variant of the iQube comes with a 3.1 kWh battery pack which returns an IDC range of 123 km on a full charge. It will be available in two single-tone colours namely Pearl White and Titanium Grey. In addition, the buyers also have a choice of two dual-tone paint schemes in the form of Starlight Blue with Beige and Copper Bronze with Beige.
TVS iQube 3.1 gets Hill hold for extra safety while boasting of refreshed UI/UX to further accentuate the riding experience. The inner panels come in a beige colour along with the pillion backrest. It comes with an under-seat storage capacity of 32 litres which is more than enough to fit in two helmets. There is also built-in USB charging port to juice up the devices on the go.
The iQube 3.1 gets Turn-by-turn navigation, Real-time distance to empty (range), Live vehicle tracking, Q-Park Assist, Reverse mode and Geo-fencing among the 118+ connected features. Tipping the weighing scale at 116.8 kg, TVS iQube 3.1 does the 0-40 kmph sprint in merely 4.2 secs while clocking a top speed of 82 kmph.
Sitting on a tubular frame, the iQube 3.1 is packed with telescopic front suspension and twin shock absorbers at the rear. It has a ground clearance of 157 mm while the saddle height is pegged at 770 mm. The stopping power comes from a front disc brake and a drum unit at the rear. The electric scooter rides on 12-inch wheels at both the ends which are shod with 90/90 section tyres.
The IP67-rated lithium-ion battery pack is paired with a hub mounted electric motor which is capable of delivering peak power output of 5.9 bhp and highest torque performance of 140 Nm. The e-scooter also carried regenerative braking as one of the standard features. It takes around 4 hours and 30 mins for a 0-80 percent charge through the off-board charger.
