TVS iQube S Model Electric Scooter Range Test

Overview

• Model: TVS iQube S (mid variant from the iQube lineup)
• Purpose: Conduct a range test for the electric scooter

Charging with Bolt Level 1 Charger

• Charger: Bolt Level 1 Charger (3.3 kW)
• How it works:
  • Connect to the scooter
  • Scan QR code
  • Use Bolt app to start charging
• Benefits: Fast and affordable charging
• Tested over 2 months and found very useful

Initial Setup for Range Test

• Initial Charge: Scooter charged to 100%
  • Scooter received at 80% charge from TVS
• Odometer Reading: 1516
• Trip Meter: Set to zero
• DTE (Distance to Empty): Showing 105 km

Test Conditions

• Mode: Eco Mode
• Speed: Around 40-45 km/h to maximize range
• Purpose: Validate actual range compared to advertised DTE

Performance and Impressions

• Build Quality: Excellent, comparable to the Jupiter
• Range Improvement: From 60-70 km in older iQube to 105 km in this model
• Variants:
  • Standard iQube (no large display or joystick)
  • iQube S (current model tested)
• Acceleration: Good even in Eco Mode (up to 50 km/h)
• Smooth Ride: Very smooth throttle response and effective regenerative braking

Range Test Updates

• At 10 km: 90% charge remaining
  • Estimation: Close to 100 km total range
• At 27.4 km: 77-78% charge remaining
  • On track for 105 km range
• At 40 km: 67% charge remaining
  • Average speed: 46 km/h
• At 50 km: 57% charge remaining
  • Efficiency: Good despite not much regenerative braking used
• At 69 km: 56% charge remaining
  • Regenerative braking effective, but DTE may not be accurate
• At 83.8 km: 30% charge remaining
  • Estimated total range: 110 km
• At 102.8 km: 10% charge remaining
  • Estimation is to possibly reach 110 km
• At 106.7 km: 5% charge remaining, receives battery warning
• At 110 km: Still running with 2% charge

End of Range Test

• Final Figures: 112.5 km with 0% battery remaining
• Comparison: Exceeds TVS’s claimed range of 100 km
• Next Model (ST): Expected range of 140 km, could potentially reach 150 km

Additional Information

• Other Comparisons: Comparison videos available for competitors like Bajaj Chetak and Vida V1 Pro
• Upcoming Models: TVS iQube ST model expected with more features and higher range