TVS Motor launches X e-scooter at ₹2.50 lakh; bookings open, deliveries from November

X is the second electric vehicle (EV) for TVS, with iQube, another e-scooter, being the first.

Published on: Aug 24, 2023, 13:56:56 IST

By HT News Desk, New Delhi

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TVS Motor Company on Thursday launched its much-awaited performance scooter X, an electric offering from the homegrown manufacturer. X is the second electric vehicle (EV) for TVS, with iQube, another e-scooter, being the first.

The TVS X is the new premium performance scooter and bookings begin on August 24 at midnight

Price

X is priced at ₹2.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Also, for the first 2000 owners, the Chennai-based company is offering a ‘first-edition package’ for ₹18,000; this amount, however, is to be paid in addition to that for the scooter.

Booking and deliveries

Bookings opened at midnight on August 24. Deliveries, on the other hand, are scheduled to begin from November onwards.

Features

The model gets features such as a new-generation SmartXonnect platform called NavPro (a TVS product), a 10.25-inch HD tilt screen setup, the in-house SmartXhield (equipped with a host of safety features), a live location-sharing feature, selectable regenerative braking, three driving modes (Xtealth, Xtride, Xonic), and more.

Battery and range

There is a 4.44 kWh battery pack with a range of 140 km (claimed) on a single charge. There is a 11 kW mid-drive motor as well.

The EV can accelerate from zero to 40 kmph in just 2.6 seconds, and zero to 60 kmph in only 4.5 seconds. Its top speed is 105 kmph.

Platform

Designed for a low centre of gravity, it is based on the newly-launched Xleton platform. The wide-split seats for the driver and pillion passenger provide maximum comfort.

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