TVS X Performance-oriented Electric Scooter Makes Global Debut; Gets 140km Range

TVS Motor Company has launched its flagship premium e-scooter in India called TVS X at a price tag of INR 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The performance-oriented electric scooter is built on a new, ground-up EV platform. TVS is eyeing a niche audience with the X and is keen to sell it in Europe, South East Asia, LATAM and UAE, too. After iQube, the TVS X will be the second electric scooter from the manufacturer in the India line-up.

The TVS X gets a 4.44 kWh Lithium-ion battery with NMC technology and an electric motor with a segment first, ram air cooling. The electric motor offers 9.38 bhp nominal power and 14.7 bhp peak power with 40 Nm of torque. TVS claims that the electric scooter can go from  0-40 kmph in 2.6 seconds and 0-60 kmph in just 4.5 seconds. The X also gets three ride modes – Xtealth, Xtride and Xonic and also features selectable regenerative braking capabilities. Similarly, the claimed range is 140 km according to Indian Driving Conditions (IDC). It also has features like reverse assist, hill-hold control and cruise control.The maxi-scooter-styled TVS X is based on the Creon concept showcased at the 2018 Auto Indian Auto Expo. It gets an unconventional styling with no footboard at the front or bulky side panels. The front gets vertically-stacked four-cube LED headlights and sequential side indicators. At the rear, it gets a single-side rear swingarm. TVS claims that the scooter has a class-leading low aerodynamic coefficient.On the charging front, you can recharge the scooter from 0 to 80% in just 3 hours and 40 minutes with a portable 950W charger.  The scooter is also capable of fast charging. The scooter can be recharged from 0 to 50% in a mere 58 minutes using the 3kW wall-mounted charger.The TVS X sits on an all-new Xleton platform and the frame is made out of high-strength aluminium alloy, which according to TVS, ensures the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio in its class. The suspension setup includes telescopic front forks and offset rear mono-shock at the back. The e-scooter has a 220 mm single front disc and a 195 mm rear disc set-up paired with single-channel ABS. The X gets 12-inch alloy wheels with a 100/80 section front tyre and a 110/80 section at the back. It has a ground clearance of 175 mm and a seat height of 770 mm.The TVS X comes equipped with an expansive 10.2-inch fully tiltable TFT panoramic display, complete with segment-first features. The panoramic display also allows you to watch videos, surf the internet, play videos, games, and music.