The latest update makes it a more worthy rival to other electric scooters in the market like Bajaj Chetak, Ather 450 and Ola S1. Let us check out how the new iQube stacks up against the competition in terms of specs and price.
TVS iQube Vs Chetak Vs Ather Vs Ola – Powertrains
Starting with powertrain, the updated TVS iQube gets the same motor specs as its previous iteration. The wheels are driven by the same hub-mounted 3kW BLDC with a peak output of 4.4kW (6 bhp). However, it now benefits from larger battery packs. While the outgoing model featured a 2.2kWh battery, the new iQube and iQube S get a 3.04kWh battery pack. On the other hand, the top-spec ST variant gets an even larger 4.56kWh battery. This has resulted in iQube ST having the best claimed range of 140km on a single charge in this comparison.
iQube ST is also the only scooter in this comparo to receive an optional 1.5kW fast charger. Among the four scooters mentioned in this comparison, Chetak offers the least amount of torque. It also offers the least range in this category even though its battery size is not the smallest among its rivals.
Its peak motor output is also the least in this segment at 4.1kW. Ather gets the second most powerful motor in this segment with a peak output of 5.4kW.
Comparison of TVS iQube Vs Chetak Vs Ather Vs Ola S1
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Dimensions |
Tvs IQube | Bajaj Chetak | Ather 450 Plus |
Ola S1 |
| Weight | 119 kg | — | 108 kg | 121 kg |
| Length | 1,805 | — | 1,812 | 1,859 |
| Width | 645 | — | 739 | 712 |
| Height | 1,140 | — | 1,103 | 1,160 |
| Wheelbase | 1,301 | — | 1,287 | 1,359 |
| Ground clearance | 157 | — | 150 | 165 |
| Seat Height | 770 | — | 780 | 792 |
| Chassis Type | Tubular | Clad with Steel Metal | Machine Hybrid | Tubular |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | Leading Link | Telescopic | Single Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Hydraulic twin tube shock | Mono shock | Monoshock | Monoshok |
| Brakes | 220mm Disc/ 130mm | Disc / Drum | 200mm Disc/ 190mm | 220mm Disc/ 180mm |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90 | 90/90-12 | 110/70-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/100 | 90/90-12 | 110/70-12 |
| Storage Space | 17/32 ltr | — | 22 ltr | 36 ltr |
| Max Power | 4,400 w | 4,080 w | 5,400 w | 8,500 w |
| Rate Power | 3000 | 3800 | 3300 | 5500 |
| Torque | 33 NM | 16 NM | 22 NM | 58 NM |
| Riding Range Km | 100 / 140 | 85 / 95 | 100 | 181 |
| Battery Capacity | 3.04 / 4.56 | 3 | 2.23 | 2.98 / 3.97 |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| Motor Type | BLDC Motor | BLDC Motor | PMS Motor | Mid Drive IPM |
| Top Speed | 78 / 82 kmph | 80 kmph | 80 kmph | 90 / 115 kmph |
Price Comparison
TVS has announced prices for the base and S variant of iQube as of now which are priced at Rs 98,564 and Rs 1.08 lakh (both prices on-road, Delhi) respectively. Ex-sh prices of new TVS iQube without subsidies stand at Rs 1.63 lakh and Rs 1.7 lakh respective. Although prices will differ from state to state depending on subsidy on offer.
The top-spec Premium variant of Chetak is currently the priciest at Rs 1.53 lakh (ex-showroom). Ather is priced from Rs 1.19 lakh (ex-sh) for the 450 Plus and Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-sh) for the 450X. Ola S1 Pro prices got recently increased, and is now priced at Rs 1.39 lakh (ex-sh).