PLUG. PLAY. PRACTICAL?

The Vida VX2 shows that Hero is serious about getting electric mobility right

- By Yash Sunil Photographs Omkar Dhas

Let's face it, India's electric scooter market is overflowing. Everyone's in the game now, from old-school two-wheeler titans to young startups with big dreams, all racing to crack that perfect formula of price, practicality, and plugin peace of mind. With new launches dropping faster than traffic on an expressway, picking the right e-scooter is starting to feel like picking your favourite chaat stall, it all looks tempting, but make the wrong call and the regret hits hard.

Enter Hero MotoCorp's electric arm, Vida, with their latest shot at the EV crown, the VX2. It's built to take on India's chaotic roads and, just as importantly, our equally chaotic EV charging scene. With removable batteries that you can carry and charge like a laptop, the VX2 aims to end the extension-cord circus once and for all. But is clever convenience enough to cut through the EV clutter? I took it for a spin to find out.

The VX2 keeps things refreshingly simple. At a time when many EVs are trying too hard to stand out with flashy designs, the VX2 plays it cool, and that's what makes it stand out. Compared to its sharper-looking sibling, the Vida V1, the VX2 feels more grounded and familiar. And honestly, that works in its favour.

You'll find the signature Vida headlamp tucked into the upper cowl, flanked by neatly placed indicators. The side profile is clean, the rear design unoffensive, and the overall styling, well, safe. But it gets the job done, especially if you're not looking for a scooter that screams for attention every time you park it.

What really impressed me, though, was the seat. It's wide, soft, and thoughtfully designed to seat two comfortably. The integrated pillion backrest is a nice touch too, supportive without being bulky. These are the small things that show Hero is thinking about everyday riders.