TVS iQube Electric

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TVS iQube Electric
Manufacturer TVS Motor
Production2020-present
Class Electric scooter
Engine 3 kWh (Peak output 4.4 kWh)
Top speed78 km/h
Torque 140Nm
Suspension front: Telescopic suspension
rear: Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber
Brakes front: Disc - 220 mm
rear: Drum - 130 mm
Wheelbase 1301 mm
DimensionsL: 1805 mm
W: 1140 mm

TVS iQube Electric is an electric scooter manufactured by TVS Motor Company. It was launched in January, 2020 with a limited number of dealerships in Bangalore [1] and is now available in 20 cities across India. [2]

Contents

The TVS iQube is powered by a 4.4 kWh electric hub-mounted motor that makes 140 Nm of torque [3] and it delivers a pick-up of 0 to 40 km/h in 4.2 seconds. [4] [5] The scooter has a max speed of 78 km/h and a range of 100km/charge. [1]

The TVS iQube is equipped with a Combined Braking System (CBS) that provides efficient and safe braking performance. CBS ensures that both the front and rear brakes apply simultaneously when the rider hits the brakes, shortening braking distances and improving stability. [6]

Activities

2021 - September - On World EV Day, TVS iQube was launched in 22 new cities. [2]

2021 - October - TVS Motor partnered with Tata Power to expand of EV charging network across the country. [7] [8]

2022 - January - TVS Motor Company partnered with Swiggy to deploy TVS iQube electric scooters across India. [9] [10]

2022 - April - TVS Motor announced a partnership with Jio-BP to set up charging infrastructure across India. [11] [12]

Models

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