The long-range ST is the workhorse of TVS's e-scooter line: a bigger 5.1 kWh pack, a mature dealer network, and a range claim that is unusually close to the truth. The catch is the premium you pay for that battery. Sources on everything.
A practical, dependable daily commuter built around a larger battery, and refreshingly honest about what it delivers. Plan for ~124 km tested in eco (not the full 150 km claim), about 6 hp peak, a calm ~82 km/h top speed, and a price that is high for the class. The range is real; you are paying for it.
A note on numbers: Indian on-road price varies by state and any FAME/PM E-DRIVE-style incentives in force, so we show the approximate ex-showroom figure and convert at a rough rate. A full itemized 5-year breakdown for this model is still being itemized; we never guess line items we have not verified. See §9.
Every module behind the headlines: who it is for, claims vs. physics, true cost, reliability, parts, and the standard scorecard. All sourced.
The long-range, well-supported workhorse of TVS's e-scooter line. It runs a 5.1 kWh battery and a hub motor rated at 3 kW (4.4 kW peak), and unusually for the category, the range claim is close to honest: Bike India measured ~124 km in eco against a 150 km claim, a roughly 17% gap. Plan around that, accept a modest ~950 W charge rate, and the only real catch is the premium price for the bigger pack. Here is exactly how we get there.
Start here, the right answer depends entirely on how far you ride.
Same scooter, very different answer depending on your daily distance. We lead every report with this so nobody pays for range they will not use.
The sweet spot. If your daily round trip genuinely pushes past what a smaller pack covers, the ST's ~124 km tested range removes range anxiety, and it is honest enough that you can trust the dashboard.
Where the ST stumbles. You are paying a clear premium specifically for the larger battery. If your mileage is modest, a smaller-battery iQube or a rival is the smarter buy.
A comfortable, silent, smooth-pickup commuter that is street-legal as standard. The IP67-rated powertrain and TVS's mature service network make it a dependable household scooter.
Look elsewhere. The standard charge rate is modest at around 950 W, so this is a plug-in-overnight scooter, not a quick-top-up one. There is no high-power DC fast charging.
Same scooter, two stories. The struck-through line is what the listing tells you; the big number is what to actually expect. The "why" is in Part C.
What is genuinely useful, and which "innovations" are really table-stakes. The part the brand's own page never tells you.
The iQube ST does not sell on gadgetry; it sells on maturity. Each badge tells you whether a feature is a real edge, normal for the segment, or marketing gloss.
Water and dust resistance rated to IP67 on the core powertrain components. In Indian monsoon and dust conditions this is a genuine durability advantage, not a checkbox.
✓ SolidA modular 5.1 kWh battery (built from three ~1.7 kWh units) is what defines the ST. It buys real range, and it is the single reason the ST costs more than the standard iQube.
✓ SolidNavigation, ride data, and connectivity through the TVS app. Competent and useful, but in 2026 nearly every scooter in this class offers the same, so it is table-stakes rather than a lead.
≈ Now standardNot a spec-sheet line, but the real edge. A mature two-wheeler maker with an established dealer and service footprint stands behind the bike, which is no small thing in a young EV market.
★ Genuine edgeMarketing specs vs. the physics. The math is simple, battery capacity and a few formulas, so let us run it.
Peak watts make a great headline; they are not what carries you to work for more than a few seconds. The honest figure is the rated (continuous) number.
The iQube ST's hub motor is rated at 3 kW continuous with a brief 4.4 kW peak. Listings print the bigger number. Convert to the unit everyone feels:
The headline gap, and a small one for this category. The claim is an eco-mode figure; the tested eco figure is only modestly lower. Here is the arithmetic.
Step 1, energy in the tank. Range starts with how much energy the battery holds. TVS publishes the pack as 5.1 kWh (a modular 3 × ~1.7 kWh design). The exact voltage and amp-hour split is not published by TVS, so we work from the kWh rather than invent a V × Ah figure.
Step 2, how much you spend per km. Consumption (Wh/km) is the whole game. Bike India's tested eco range gives us a real number to anchor on.
Charge time is just battery size ÷ charger power, so any "fast" claim means nothing without the charger's wattage. Here, the wattage is modest and honest.
Shopping for one of these, you will see the iQube listed with different numbers. They are not all lying, here is how to read them.
| You will see | What it really is | Trust it? |
|---|---|---|
| "5.1 kWh" vs "5.3 kWh" | The ST's long-range pack is referenced both ways across listings and TVS materials. Treat it as the ~5 kWh long-range variant; the modular design is three ~1.7 kWh units. | check the listing |
| 4.4 kW | Peak motor power, the headline burst figure. | burst only |
| 3 kW | Rated (continuous) power, the honest "what it sustains" figure. | real |
| "150 km range" | Eco-mode claim. Tested eco is ~124 km; power mode and load drop it further. | eco best-case |
| "Fast charging" | ~950 W standard charger, 0 to 80% in ~4 h 18 m. No DC fast charging. | overnight |
| 140 Nm | Wheel torque at the hub, not crank torque; it is why pickup feels strong. | real |
The sticker is most of the story for an EV scooter, but not all of it. Here is what we can verify, and what we will not guess.
The ST's headline is value: it is a premium price for the class, and that premium is the larger battery. We show what is verified and flag what varies, rather than invent line items.
| Line item | Approx. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter (ex-showroom) | ≈ $2,050 | About Rs 1.68 lakh; high for the class |
| On-road additions | varies | Registration, insurance, state taxes / incentives |
| Electricity ("fuel") | very low | ~5 kWh per full charge, math below |
| Service / consumables | low | EV upkeep is light; tires, brake pads over time |
| Gear / accessories | optional | Helmet, top box, etc. |
What owners say, who fixes it, and whether you can get parts.
We read the reviews, owner write-ups, and forums so you do not have to, and summarize the recurring themes, not cherry-picked raves.
A scooter is only as ownable as its service network. Here the iQube is well placed.
The iQube is backed by TVS's large, established two-wheeler dealer and service network. Parts and service are more accessible than they are with newer EV-only brands, which matters in a young market where some startups struggle with turnaround. The IP67-rated powertrain also reduces the kind of weather-related faults that drive service visits.
| Category | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer / service network | good | Mature TVS footprint |
| Routine consumables (tires, pads) | good | Standard parts |
| Battery / electronics | fair to good | Via TVS service |
One scorecard, identical axes on every bike.
Every e-moto on the site is scored on these same eight axes, by the same rules, so a 7 here means the same thing as a 7 anywhere.
Our standing methodology, run identically on every e-moto, including bikes we would otherwise have reason to flatter.
The only honest way to compare two batteries. When V and Ah are not published, as here, we use the stated kWh directly.
You never use 0 to 100%. The BMS holds a reserve and voltage tapers at the bottom. We assume ~88%.
Consumption is the lever: ~41 Wh/km gentle eco, ~50+ Wh/km in power mode and traffic. Drag rises with speed².
Always ask which number a spec quotes. Peak sells scooters; continuous moves them.
"Fast charging" is meaningless without the charger's wattage. The ×1.1 covers losses and taper.
| Cost assumption | We used | Change it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Annual mileage | typical city commute | You ride more → consumables rise |
| Electricity rate | ~$0.10 / kWh (India avg) | Your tariff differs |
| On-road price | varies by state | Registration, insurance, incentives differ |
| Battery life | warranty-covered period | Very hard use → sooner |
| Resale | not yet established for this variant | EV resale market still maturing |
We cite everything and date it, because specs, prices and incentives change. Manufacturer figures are labeled as claims; real-world numbers are our estimates from the methodology above. Spot an error? Our corrections policy means we fix it in public.
Sources retrieved May 2026. Manufacturer pages state claimed specs; treat them as marketing figures, not independent tests. Indian on-road price and incentives move quickly, so re-verify before relying on them.