THEY SAY GOOD THINGS COME to those who wait and we have been waiting for a long time to see Hero's electric scooter. As one of the largest manufacturers of two-wheelers in the world, Hero MotoCorp's entry into the EV market in India may just be the confirmation some of us were waiting for. Yes, electric scooters have definitely arrived and the migration from petrol to electricity is only going to gain momentum. The Vida Vi range will spearhead that effort for Hero.
We were invited to Hero's research and development facility in Jaipur to experience the scooter at their performance and handling circuits. On the design front, the Vida VI will certainly turn heads, start conversations and maybe even arguments. Familiar as it may seem, there are many aspects of the bodywork that are a departure from the conventional fare. The LED headlight is in the middle of the front apron, normal enough but the apron itself has a split shape; something that is not commonly seen.
Instead of a single-piece seat, the Vida gets a split unit. It sits atop a tail-end that appears more utilitarian than elegant but the paint schemes on offer do a good job of improving the appeal. Overall, the styling may appeal to some instantly but i feel most will need time to come to terms with it. all the information the rider needs is available at a glance
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