This is the battery replacement cost of the new TVS iQube range
After the rise of Ola Electric in India’s growing electric two-wheeler market, several new and legacy automakers have also made their spot. One of which is TVS through their iQube electric scooter. The new TVS iQube offers a stunning performance, and luxurious driving experience packed with long-range and cutting-edge features.
The legacy automaker offers a variety of models of its iQube e-scooter starting from under Rs. 1 lakh to their top-of-the-line-ST variants. Before buying these electric scooters, buyers often worry about the battery replacement cost of their scooters. We will discuss this in this article and talk about the battery replacement cost of the TVS iQube and its warranty.
TVS iQube Battery
The new TVS iQube packs a Lithium-Ion battery that lasts for about 800 cycles, equating to around 75,000 Km till the battery loses its efficiency. For a daily commute of about 30 Km/day, the scooter’s battery could easily last for more than 9 years. One misconception about electric scooter batteries is that they die after the completion of their charge cycles.
This is not the case, the battery loses its efficiency and works at 80-90% efficiency. It translates to around 80-90 Km of range after the charge cycles are completed for a scooter which offers a range of 100 Km of range. Additional factors which effect that battery’s performance are riding habits, environment, temperature, rate of discharge and how you maintain the scooter’s battery.
TVS iQube Battery Price & Replacement Cost
The new TVS iQube packs a powerful lithium-ion battery based on NMC architecture, popular for its durability and reliability. The iQube range is offered in a variety of battery sizes which include a 2.2kWh base variant, a 3.4kWh mid variant and a 5.1kWh top-spec variant. All batteries come with IP67 water and dustproof ratings.
Talking about the battery replacement cost of the new TVS iQube e-scooter, the scooter’s battery cost consists of 40-50% of the scooter’s price which translates to about Rs. 56,613 to Rs. 70,766 depending upon its size and capacity.
TVS iQube Scooter Warranty
The iQube comes standard with a 3-year or 50,000 Km warranty and covers several essential components such as the battery, controller, charger, and electric motor. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper maintenance, external factors, or negligence.
TVS also offers an additional 2-year or 20,000 Km (whichever comes first) warranty for its iQube range. This extended warranty applies to the battery only and is available for the top-spec TVS iQube S and Electric Smart Xconnect models.