The upcoming TVS iQube electric scooter will be priced at Rs 4,29,900 in the Nepalese market. Jagdamba Motors TVS, the sole authorised distributor for TVS in Nepal, will introduce the 2021 iQube in a single variant only.

Powering the iQube Electric is a hub-mounted electric motor that has a peak output of 4.4 kW (6 bhp) and a peak torque of 140 Nm. TVS claims a top speed of 78 kmph and an impressive acceleration of 0-40kph time in  4.2 seconds. The scooter can travel up to 75 kms in a full charge. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking.

The 3 Li-on IP67-rated battery pack comes encased in high strength aluminium extrusion casing that makes it water and dust resistant. The scooter has two riding modes – economy and power – and comes with regenerative braking.  The scooter can be charged from a 5A charging socket, a smart home charging unit or a public charging station. It charges from nought to complete in 5 hours. The battery on the iQube is not removable.

TVS iQube Electric is equipped with the company’s SmartXonnect platform and comes with a TFT instrument cluster and the TVS iQube app, and has multiple features such as Geo-fencing,  Remote Battery Charge Status, Navigation Assist, Last park location, Incoming call alerts/SMS alerts among others. Other notable features include Q-park assist, Multi-select economy and power mode, and Day and Night display.

Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks and twin shocks at the rear.  Similarly, the iQube Electric gets a 220mm disc at the front and a 130mm drum unit at the rear. The scooter rides on 12-inch wheels. It has a gradeability of 10 degrees and a ground clearance of 150mm.

Initially, the iQube electric scooter will be available in select TVS dealerships in Kathmandu Valley. Bookings will commence soon.