Hero Vida added two new scooters to its portfolio last month, which are the Vida VX2 Go and Vida VX2 Plus. Both these scooters belong to the entry level range, however offer a different set of features, powertrain and even performance. If you are confused about which model to get, worry not, as we have made a detailed comparison between Vida VX2 Go and Vida VX2 Plus to help you choose.

Vida VX2 Go Vs Vida VX2 Plus: Which Model Is Better?

To set some context, the VX2 Go is the more affordable option out of the two. In this report we will compare their price, features, dimensions and powertrain to explain which scooter will fit your needs better.

Vida VX2 Go Vs Vida VX2 Plus: Price Comparison

The VX2 Plus costs nearly Rs 10,000 more than the VX2 Go. Hero is offering both the models with BaaS which reduces their cost and increases the gap between the Go and Plus. Do note that the VX2 Plus gets two battery packs while the Go is limited to one.

Let us compare their specifications to check if the price difference is justified.

Powertrain Comparison

Below is a detailed overview of the powertrain of VX2 Go and VX2 Plus:

• The VX2 Plus comes with a larger battery pack which offers significantly higher range than the affordable counterpart.The Plus also comes with two battery packs while the Go gets a single one.
• The VX2 Plus can reach a higher top speed than VX2 Go and comes with a faster acceleration time as well even though the models share the same motor.
• Due to its smaller battery pack, the VX2 Go charges faster than the VX2 Plus by nearly 2 hours.
• Fast charging option is available for both models which makes the charging time equal for the Plus and Go.

Vida VX2 Go Vs Vida VX2 Plus: Dimensions Comparison

Although they are based on the same chassis, here is a quick look at the dimensions of the VX2 Go and VX2 Plus:

• When storage space is considered, the VX2 Go comes out head with more underseat storage. The front space however is equal among the two.
• The VX2 Plus and VX2 Go come with the same seat height and wheel size.
• The VX2 Plus is slightly heavier than its affordable counterpart.
• The Vida VX2 Plus has a higher grade-ability at 18 degrees than the Go model (15 degrees). This means that the VX2 Plus has slightly higher capabilities to ride over uneven and steep roads.

Features Comparison

Below is a comparison of the feature list onboard the Plus and Go:

• The VX2 Plus gets a TFT screen which is more responsive, brighter and clearer than a LCD screen.
• They both come with removable battery, however the VX2 Plus gets 2 while the Go is limited to a single pack.
• LED lighting element, which includes headlights, taillamps and blinkers are present on both models.
• Although they get different consoles, both displays support turn by turn navigation along with phone connectivity.
• Other common features include phone charger and mechanical key.

Conclusion

Both the Hero Vida VX2 Go and VX2 Plus are solid options when it comes to an enty level electric vehicle. The Vida VX2 Go comes with enough niceties to justify it as an option while the Plus is essentially an upgrade over the Go at a cost.

If you want a basic commuter to take you from place A to B, the VX2 Go is a solid choice. It gets a large storage space, removable battery that can be charged with a standard socket, and offers a decent feature suite. However if you want better console, more performance and higher range, the VX2 Plus should be your choice. It gets more range, more batteries, higher top speed and faster acceleration, all of which cost as additional Rs 8,950.

Other options apart from these two models include Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube ST and Ather Rizta.