THE ELECTRIC FUTURE

HERO MOTOCORP’S BRAND NEW VIDA V1 PRO ANNOUNCES THE COMPANY'S ENTRY INTO THE ELECTRIC MOBILITY SPACE

- RAHUL GHOSH

The Vida brand takes charge of Hero MotoCorp's electric scooter movement with the launch of the V1 Pro and the V1 Plus. We rode the Pro, which is the top-of-the-line version with a bigger battery and more performance. The front end is dominated by a large LED headlight and then there is a small windscreen flanked by motorcycle-type LED winkers. The telescopic front suspension is a good move and the scooter rides on smart alloy wheels. The 7-inch colour display is bright and easy to read even under harsh sunlight. It comes with a twin-seat setup housing two compartments, one for the removable battery packs while the other offers space for storage. In all, 26 litres of cargo space is offered. A low floor thanks to the batteries sitting under the rider's seat makes for a comfortab