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Product reviewed

TVS iQube electric scooter — with focus on Battery as a Service (BaaS), multiple battery variants, and comparisons with competitors.

Key features mentioned

Price offer / scheme

• The host mentions “TVS iQube for ~₹60,000” where the battery is handled via Battery as a Service.
• It is claimed that an ex-showroom price ~₹1,20,000 can become “effective” at around ~₹60,000 under the scheme.

Buy without paying for the battery upfront

• The video emphasizes that you can buy the scooter without paying for the battery upfront.
• This is positioned as avoiding worries about paying “battery rent.”

Battery as a Service concept (explained like LPG)

• The user pays for the energy inside the battery, not for battery ownership.
• The host compares the idea to an LPG cylinder model:
  • You pay for gas usage, not for owning the external cylinder.

Battery variants & range claims (mentioned)

• 2.2 kWh

  • Range estimate: ~60 km (described as approximate / “round figures”).
  • Host verdict: “I don’t recommend TVS iQube 2.2 to you.”

• 3.1 kWh

  • Mentioned (no detailed range figures included in this summary).

• 3.5 kWh

  • The host calls this the best pick among the variants.
  • Estimated range: 120–130 km “true range” (as stated in the video).

• 4.7 kWh

  • Estimated range:
    • ~141 km using a thumb rule (kWh × 30)
    • ~164.5 km using (kWh × 35)
  • The host notes this variant becomes very expensive, which motivates the Battery as a Service offering.

• 5.3 kWh

  • Estimated range: ~185–185.5 km using (kWh × 35).

General “rule/formula” claimed

• 1 kWh ≈ 35 km (host’s formula).
• A supporting claim is also made: “true range” up to ~100 km in Eco mode for that battery energy unit.

Comparisons mentioned

• Hero Vida VX 2.2 (Go 2.2 V RQ)

  • Mentioned as a competition for the iQube 2.2 variant.
  • Reference: 1000W motor.
  • Host again: does not recommend iQube 2.2.

• Bajaj Chetak 35 series

  • Mentioned as direct competition for iQube 3.5.
  • Host claims iQube 3.5 has good range (~120–130 km) and mentions color options.

User experience / booking / app flow mentioned

• The host attempts to show booking for Battery as a Service.
• A location/dealer detection step appears (example: “Gandhi Motors near my house”, mentioned for Nashik),
• However, Battery as a Service details were not clearly shown during the attempt.
• The host expresses frustration and says he needs complete information, because the displayed flow didn’t show what he expected.

Pros and cons (as expressed in the video)

Pros

• Lower initial cost: battery cost isn’t paid upfront; scheme reduces upfront burden.
• More variants: battery capacities listed: 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 4.7, 5.3 kWh.
• Potentially strong range on higher battery options (multiple range estimates given).
• Availability of colors: dual-tone and single-tone mentioned.

Cons / concerns

• 2.2 kWh not recommended: host explicitly advises against it (based on his range/fit concerns).
• BaaS may cost more over time: host compares it to ending up like EMI with interest.
• Booking flow unclear: during the attempt, the BaaS details weren’t shown clearly.

Battery as a Service pricing example (important numbers)

• Example plan shown:
  • ~₹60,000 initial
  • Monthly subscription ~₹12,420 (host’s narration varies slightly—reads like ~₹14242 in one place, then later uses ~₹1242-style math, but the structure is consistent)
  • Duration: 5 years

Host’s calculated takeaway (approx)

• Total after adding monthly payments over 5 years is stated as around ~₹1.33–1.35 lakh
• The host’s spoken intermediate calculations appear confusing/inconsistent due to narration, but the conclusion is:
  • Initial cost reduces, yet you may pay more overall after 5 years.

Unique points list (distinct claims made)

1. TVS iQube is “already at number one” (channel claim).
2. An Orbiter launch is mentioned as having sold well (contextual, not the main review).
3. Battery-as-a-service scheme allows iQube around ₹60,000.
4. Ex-showroom ~₹1,20,000 becomes “effective” at ~₹60,000.
5. Option to buy scooter without battery.
6. BaaS explained using an LPG-style analogy (pay for usage/energy, not the cylinder/battery).
7. Battery traditionally said to be 40–45% of EV cost (explains high EV sticker prices).
8. iQube variants listed: 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 4.7, 5.3 kWh.
9. Range rule-of-thumb used: kWh × 30 or kWh × 35.
10. 2.2 kWh range estimated ~60 km; host: does not recommend.
11. 2.2 competitor: Hero Vida VX 2.2 with 1000W motor.
12. 3.5 kWh is the host’s best choice.
13. 3.5 competitor: Bajaj Chetak 35 series.
14. 3.5 kWh range estimated 120–130 km (“true range”).
15. Color options mentioned for iQube: dual-tone and single-tone.
16. Higher variants cited with estimated ranges: - 4.7 kWh: ~141 km (×30) or ~164.5 km (×35) - 5.3 kWh: ~185–185.5 km (×35)
17. Higher variants become expensive, motivating BaaS.
18. Booking experience: location/dealer detection appears (Nashik, “Gandhi Motors”), but BaaS details allegedly unclear during steps.
19. Warranty referenced: 5 years 70 days (as read from screen).
20. Plan example: ~₹60 upfront + monthly ~₹12,420/₹12,42x for 5 years.
21. Host conclusion: BaaS reduces initial burden but can work out like EMI with interest.
22. Overall tone: iQube should “keep going number one.”

Speakers/views

• Single main speaker/host drives almost all points (sales claim, range math, recommendations, booking attempt).
• No distinct second speaker is clearly identified in the subtitles.

Concise verdict / recommendation

• Host recommendation: Avoid iQube 2.2. Prefer iQube 3.5 kWh as the best balance of range (estimated 120–130 km) and value, especially because Battery as a Service reduces upfront cost.
• Caution: The battery subscription may cost more over 5 years, and the shown Battery-as-a-service booking flow may not be fully clear from the user journey demonstrated.