The iQube ST has finally been unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
The updated TVS iQube electric scooter was launched last year in India. The updated iteration offers better range, more performance, more practical features and is available in two new variants: S and ST.
TVS iQube Price:
The TVS iQube is priced at Rs 99,130 for the standard variant and Rs 1,04,123 for the S variant, both on-road Delhi, including FAME II and state subsidy. While the prices of the standard and S variants have been revealed, the top-of-the-line ST grade’s asking price has been kept under wraps, and should be revealed sometime in March this year.
TVS iQube Features:
The TVS iQube electric scooter features an all-LED lighting system, a TFT instrument cluster along with smartphone connectivity. Using this, one can access features like navigation assist, geo-fencing, range, charge status, ride statistics, and overspeed alert. The standard variant gets a 5-inch display whereas the S comes with a 7-inch unit with a 5-way joystick on the left switchgear. The top-end ST variant gets a 7-inch touchscreen display as well as the joystick. Adding to the usability, the company also offers a USB charging port and a boot light as standard. The S and ST variants also come with a larger 32-litre underseat storage space.
The TVS iQube is powered by a 4.4kW (peak) electric hub motor, which produces 140Nm of peak torque at the wheel. The rated power and torque stands at 3kW and 33Nm respectively. TVS claims the standard and S variants can reach a top speed of 78kmph while the ST comes with a 82kmph top speed. 0-40kmph acceleration takes 4.2 seconds in all variants. The iQube comes with two riding modes namely Eco and Power. The motor is linked to a 3.04kWh lithium-ion battery pack offering a claimed range of 100km in the real-world in the standard and S variants. On the other hand, the ST model gets a bigger 4.56kWh battery pack offering a claimed real-world range of 145km. TVS offers the standard and S variants with 650W and 950W onboard fast chargers which can charge the battery pack from 0-80 percent in 4.5 hours or 2 hours 50 minutes depending on the charger. The ST variant gets 950W or 1.5kW charger which can juice up the battery pack from 0-80 percent in 4 hours six minutes or 2.5 hours based on the charger used.
TVS iQube Suspension & Brakes:
The TVS iQube rides on telescopic forks and twin shock absorbers. Brakes include a front disc and a rear drum. It rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels on both ends. The standard variant of the electric scooter weighs 117.2kg, whereas the S and ST variants weigh 118.8 kg and 128kg respectively.
The TVS iQube competes against other premium electric scooters like the Ather 450X, Ola S1, Bajaj Chetak, Revolt RV400 and the Simple One. Price-wise it competes with the TVS Apache RTR 160 and the Pulsar 150.
Full Specifications Of TVS iQube Electric
Performance
Top Speed (KPH)
78 kmph
Engine
Torque (wheel)
140 Nm
Torque (motor)
33 Nm
Continuous Power
3 KW
Motor IP Rating
IP67
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Fuel Type
Electric
Transmission
Transmission
Automatic
Brakes
Brakes Front
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Performance and Fuel economy
Top Speed
78 kmph
Tyres and Wheels
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/90-12
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Dimensions
Seat height
770 mm
Length*Width*Height
1805*645*1140 mm^3
Wheelbase
1301 mm
Length
1805 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
Height
1140 mm
Width
645 mm
Kerb Weight
118.8 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Front Brake Diameter
220 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
Electricals
Claimed range
100 km/charge
OTA
Yes
Motor Type
BLDC
Call/SMS alerts
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Additional Features
Number Plate Lamp, Parking Assist, Live Location Status, Crash & Fall Alert, GSM Connectivity, Parking Brake Lever, BMS-Controlled Protection System, Spike Proctection, Resolution – 800 X 480 PPI, Brightness – 1000 LUX Dark Mode | Iincognito Mode, Flip Key with LED Light, Riding Modes – Eco | Power, Hazard Lamp, Cluster Themes, HMI, Document Storage
Music control
Yes
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Range
100 km/charge
Fast Charging
Yes
Battery Capacity
3.04 kwh
Fast Charging Time
2 Hour 50 Min – 80%
Range (Eco Mode)
100 km/charge
Charging at Home
Yes
Charging at Charging Station
Yes
Range (Sport Mode)
75 km/charge
Charging Time(0-80%)
4 Hours 30 Minutes
LED tail lights
Yes
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Variants
S
Rs. 1.60 Lakh
STD
Rs. 1.61 Lakh
TVS iQube Electric Colours
TVS iQube Electric is available in 11 colours: Titanium Grey Matte, Starlight Blue Glossy, Coral Sand Glossy, Copper Bronze Matte, Mint Blue, Mercury Grey Glossy, Lucid Yellow, Copper Bronze Glossy, Titanium Grey Glossy, Shining Red and Pearl White.