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Hero Vida V2 vs River Indie

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Hero Vida V2
River Indie

Hero MotoCorp

Vida V2

From ₹1.51 Lakh

River

Indie

From ₹1.54 Lakh

Hero Vida V2V2 Plus 3.44 kWh · ₹1.51 Lakh
River IndieIndie (480W charger) · ₹1.54 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Vida V2: ₹1.51 Lakh (ahead) Indie: ₹1.54 Lakh Vida V2 ₹3,509 cheaper
Braking Vida V2: Combined braking (CBS) Indie: Combined braking (CBS)
Range Vida V2: 143 km Indie: 160 km (ahead) IDC claim
Power Vida V2: 6 kW Indie: 6.7 kW (ahead) Torque 25 vs 26 Nm
Versions Vida V2: 2 Indie: 2

Pick the Vida V2 for the lower price.

Pick the Indie for more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.51 Lakh
₹1.54 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.57 Lakh
₹1.6 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹4,167 a month
₹4,262 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
6 kW
6.7 kW
Torque
25 Nm
26 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
143 km
160 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric scooter
Electric Scooter
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Brand
Not listed
River
Model
Not listed
Indie
Ex-showroom Price (Delhi)
Not listed
Rs 1,54,499 to Rs 1,57,499 after the PM E-Drive deduction
Price Before PM E-Drive
Not listed
Rs 1,59,499 / Rs 1,62,499
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric
Riding Modes
Not listed
Eco, Ride and Rush
Awards
Not listed
Red Dot Concept Design 2024, Red Dot Product Design 2025
Availability
Not listed
Fifteen states, according to River

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
PMSM
Mid-drive permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Battery Type
Lithium-ion, two removable packs
Not listed
Battery Capacity
3.44 kWh (Plus), 3.94 kWh (Pro)
4 kWh
Charging Time (0-80%)
About 5 h 15 min (Plus) and 5 h 55 min (Pro) with the portable charger
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
Chain drive with single speed gearbox
Water and Dust Resistance
Not listed
IP67 for motor and battery, IP65 for other electronics
Charger Options
Not listed
750 W (about 5 hours) or 480 W (about 8 hours)
Fast Charging
Not listed
Supported

Performance

Top Speed
80 km/h (Plus), 90 km/h (Pro)
Rush 90 km/h, Ride 80 km/h, Eco 50 km/h
0-40 kmph
3.4 seconds (Plus), 2.9 seconds (Pro)
Not listed
Gradeability
18 degrees
18 degrees (solo, all modes)
Acceleration 0 to 40 km/h
Not listed
3.7 s (Rush mode)
Parking Assist
Not listed
Forward and reverse

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum
Not listed
Braking System
Combined braking
Combined Braking System (CBS) with adaptive regeneration
Wheel Type
12-inch alloy, front and rear
Not listed
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
200 mm disc, hydraulic dual piston
Rear Brake
Not listed
200 mm disc, hydraulic single piston
Wheels
Not listed
14 inch alloy, front and rear
Front Tyre
Not listed
110/80-14
Rear Tyre
Not listed
120/70-14

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Telescopic with twin hydraulic dampers
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Coil springs with twin hydraulic dampers
Wheelbase
1,301 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
155 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Steel tubular, dual cradle
Swingarm
Not listed
Dual-sided aluminium alloy

Dimensions

Seat Height
777 mm
787 mm
Kerb Weight
124 (Plus), 125 (Pro)
Not listed
Length
Not listed
1,996 mm
Width
Not listed
765 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,365 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
TFT touchscreen
Not listed
Connected App
Yes
Not listed
Display
Not listed
6 inch colour display (enhanced black nematic)
Riding Mode Display
Not listed
Eco, Ride and Rush selectable

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Eco, City and Sport (Plus); Eco, City, Sport and Custom (Pro)
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes, between 30 and 60 km/h
Not listed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not listed
Reverse Assist
Yes, with a park mode
Not listed
SafeGuards
Not listed
Available
Front Foot-pegs
Not listed
Available, for changing riding position
USB Port (Type C)
Not listed
One on the handlebar; a second in the glovebox is an optional accessory
Accessory Mounts
Not listed
Grab rail and handlebar mounts
Pannier Stays
Not listed
Available on both sides
Bag Hanger
Not listed
Available

Lights

Headlight
LED
LED twin beam with position lamp
Taillight
LED
LED frosted tube
Indicators
Not listed
LED
Boot Light
Not listed
Available

Seat & Storage

Under-Seat Storage
26 litres
43 L
Glovebox
Not listed
12 L
Total Storage
Not listed
55 L
Seat Height
Not listed
787 mm

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.51 Lakh – ₹1.55 Lakh
₹1.54 Lakh – ₹1.57 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

V2 Plus 3.44 kWh₹1.51 Lakh Indie (480W charger)₹1.54 Lakh Indie ₹3,509 more

On-road price by city

Vida V2 V2 Plus 3.44 kWh against Indie Indie (480W charger)

CityVida V2IndieGap
Mumbai₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
Pune₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
New Delhi₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
Bengaluru₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
Chennai₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
Hyderabad₹1.57 Lakh₹1.6 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less
Ahmedabad₹1.66 Lakh₹1.7 LakhVida V2 ₹3,780 less
Kolkata₹1.63 Lakh₹1.67 LakhVida V2 ₹3,569 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Vida V2 or the Indie?

The Vida V2, by ₹3,509 on the versions compared here: Vida V2 V2 Plus 3.44 kWh at ₹1.51 Lakh against Indie Indie (480W charger) at ₹1.54 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.57 Lakh against ₹1.6 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Indie claims 160 km against 143 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Vida V2 V2 Plus 3.44 kWh makes 6 kW and 25 Nm and the Indie Indie (480W charger) makes 6.7 kW and 26 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,167 a month for the Vida V2 and ₹4,262 for the Indie, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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