TVS X review - Is the electric scooter worth the price? | First Ride | Autocar India

TVS has a new electric scooter and this time its in the form of the 'X'. An electric scooter based on the Creon concept shown at the 2018 Auto Expo. Zaran Mody finds out more.
Cameraperson: Abhijeet Kamane
Editor: Siddhesh Kadam
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - TVS X motor specs
1:06 - TVS X Performance
1:20 - TVS X top speed
1:24 - TVS X issues
2:00 - TVS X battery capacity
2:18 - TVS X range
2:28 - TVS X charging times
2:47 - TVS X chassis
3:06 - TVS X handling
3:24 - TVS X comfort
3:37 - TVS X braking
3:56 - TVS X touchscreen
5:05 - TVS X features
5:37 - TVS X quality
6:07 - TVS X price
6:22 - TVS X charger
6:42 - TVS X verdict
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[@autocarindia1]

Read the full review of the TVS X here - www.autocarindia.com/bike-reviews/tvs-x-review-xploring-new-ground-429698

[@prasadgandhi4386]

So its an average electric scooter with a phone mounted on it... Needed a bigger range to justify the price

[@thecomment9489]

Yep that screen s extra large and probably should be detachable so that nobody scratches or destroys it when the scooter is parked. You know the type of people we have in this country.

[@sabeelahmed1157]

​​@@thecomment9489, if we forget to detach, then a theif can easily detach and steal😂

[@thecomment9489]

@@sabeelahmed1157 Well yes that's also a concern. So to alleviate that a cover should be provided over this huge screen which should probably automatically close when the key is removed.

[@mihirvd01]

@@thecomment9489 There is no key either.

[@oppaidragon1135]

it looked inspired from honda adv 150

[@SathishHarika]

Tvs really kills the creon concept, if this bike launched around 1,60,000 with out bigger screnn and ABS then it will be an game changer

[@ehltv3968]

Exactly 💯

[@atulmalhotra2303]

They should launch this with a 7 inch TFT at around 1.6 lakhs.

[@user-lr9ss1fs7i]

Just change the logo from tvs to bmw and you are good to go😂😂

[@N0Xa880iUL]

😂😂😂

[@hughcolinjackmanjackman7904]

TVS's design is really fabulous, ntorq, Apache RTR 310, xonic are evidence for it

[@ehltv3968]

Apache RR 310*

[@General_Li_Shin]

that's what happens when you copy ducati designs and cheapen them

[@mohdmeezan3594]

If it comes with petrol engine then it will be a game changer because of its futuristic design 😊

[@vineethg6259]

Without a flat footboard it would be impractical for most buyers, especially women. As for men, those who like these looks will be buying a bike anyways.

[@harishreddy7986]

Buy Yamaha aerox which has same design with petrol engine 😅

[@Userpj001]

​@@harishreddy7986 Aerox is good but overpriced 😢😢😢

[@dr.9ho5t]

​@autoenthusiasthere7125 aerox seems a pretty good deal to me in comparison to this(better power, more aftermarket parts, less dependency on software stuff, lastly no range anxiety), floor board will still be a minus tho

[@The1102abhishek]

Consider Aerox

[@asifzbaig]

TVS is like the Tata for two-wheeler market. . Great innovations in the product line-up with poorer service and support for even the existing products!

[@chaitanyachaurasia]

true

[@hemantkharkongor5433]

Yes ...launch a product and let customers do R&D at their own expense

[@er.m.s8930]

Tata of 2-wheeler is HONDA

[@anishtimanna88]

Watching all these electric two-wheelers reviews and understanding their issues, I value my Ather so much. Absolutely no issues since the last 5 years of use.

[@Sikkender02]

Will support and stand with you. Go ahead with your contents 👏👏👏

[@bwhwithivlogs99]

While working with BMW, TVS is accidently thinking that they are BMW not TVS😂That's why they are out of their mind about pricing the product.

[@izacksdirectory1385]

You don’t understand I own an x smart, it has top class build quality and the handling is mind blowing. It is purely aimed at enthusiasts alike the rr310.

[@bwhwithivlogs99]

@@izacksdirectory1385 What do u mean top class build quality? It's steel made of metal fibres or plastic whatever. It's nothing better durable than other bikes. Also in terms handling, good handling doesn't just justify that much price. Its still equivalent to (a little faster than) a 125 cc.

[@izacksdirectory1385]

@@bwhwithivlogs99 see my friend, I look at it purely from an enthusiast’s perspective I agree it’s not a bike for everyday usage. It could be a fancy fun addition to a garage. The price justification lies on individual perspective. Your vague comments don’t really help.

[@izacksdirectory1385]

@@bwhwithivlogs99 And the plastic on Yamaha r15 is not the same as in R1. Plastic quality range from 1 rupee to thousands. Material Science my friend. The power is indeed disappointing that I agree still TVS is not crazy marketing it for Indians. It serves a different purpose. Just because TVS is an Indian Company we are getting the chance of owning it. Pls correct me if I’m wrong.

[@piyushquicker4330]

So, here's for the context: I own a Fascino Hybrid which cost me Rs1,00,000/- with accessories and gives me the range of 250-300 km in full tank but yes it has no features like the TVS so we will not compare it with this, we will compare it with more likely competitor. My friend has an Ola S1 pro which costed him at Rs1,27,000 at that time with subsidy and gives him the range of 150-160 km in one charge. So, if we are comparing TVS X with its topmost competitor Ola, TVSX doesn't quite make the sense because you could literally get all the features and almost same the range in ola at Rs 1,30,000 and if you believe in more finished and matured product then go buy Ather because it has almost same features as the TVS (Except speakers, games, Cruise control). So at the end of the day, it doesn't really make that much sense until and unless you have lots of money and you like the design of it and TBH even I liked the design and quality of it and as per the review it has more confident handling but really doesn't justify the whole price. It would have been more considerable if it was an electric sports bike but a scooter its highly unlikely. And this is my opinion, and everyone might not like it and I value your opinion.

[@Account-nx3ui]

In that sense the iQube is better

[@jayanta5859]

Only 4.4kwh battery 🔋 for 2.5 lakh. I think they should give us a battery size options

[@shivamk8920]

This scooter is magnificent, no doubt about that, but the price tag is Deal Breaker, especially with the Bothering Charging period and low range.

[@sridharchennu9460]

Instead of focusing more features on tablets, better give us better range and price

[@vm-my6hg]

Good review Mody ji, glad that the bugs and price concern is highlighted.

[@harsh5174]

It's not as quick n fast as ather⚡ It's not as feature rich as ola And The funniest part its not practical as i cube or optima then what is it meant for just to present with light shows in burj khalifa😅 I mean what would be the key selling point of this e scooter Not stylish as ather Not sophisticated as ola But its just expensive to flex BRAVOO 👏👏👏👏

[@user-lr9ss1fs7i]

Sahi baat hai😂😂

[@lokeshbabugs6194]

2.5 lakhs 🙏

[@surepallymanideep6824]

It will teach TVS a lesson... I don't see many Iqube s compared to Olas or Athers on road. That already says something about the ev scooter strategy of TVS and now with this price, it will be a disaster for the company

[@parvezali9549]

But Iqube has less complaints.

[@surepallymanideep6824]

@@parvezali9549 less sales too i guess

[@aayushkarnik7166]

IQube is overall the better package than Ola or Ather. Its just it wasn’t marketed as well enough

[@unni.m1959]

​@@parvezali9549We have lots of Iqubes in Kerala. along with all the other competitors

[@vickykrish95]

I am actually seeing more Iqube and Ather than ola in my city .

[@tulsibhattarai6010]

Bhiayaji headlight mv Augusta f3 se nai le lie?

[@skg901]

Dolby surround sound speakers??? Or ANC headphones?

[@vineethg6259]

People need more affordable electric scooters, not one with electronic gimmicks. No one really needs such large TFT screens when even a small LCD or analog-digital meter one can do the job. People buy scooters for daily runabouts and grocery purchases, not for long trips or drag races. Those looking for the latter would in any case be buying bikes, not scooters.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

This is a premium scooter. Ampere & Hero Motors have great offerings at 65-70k

[@vineethg6259]

@@atulmalhotra2303 And WHO is going to buy a premium electric scooter in India at this price? That is the question in my mind. Forget practicality, other than the large touchscreen and other gimmicks does this scooter have a greater speed or range than competitors at half its price?

[@er.m.s8930]

Yup all comes to the price TVs offering lots of features with that hefty hike in price they are totally wrong I would rather choose to zero features with much lesser price

[@Nomadlerner]

Bhayi appal walo se collaboration ho gaya hai kya charger alag se Lena parega

[@gavinmendonza]

I'll buy an iPad mini, mount it on a scooter and roam around rather than buy this for 2.5L+ 👍

[@vm-my6hg]

😅

[@DAB009]

You dare save money and make sense boy 😂😂

[@37bharath]

are the batteries made in india?

[@kartikg8930]

1. Not a big enough battery pack for the price. Expected real world range should be 200 atleast. 2. Very small boot 3. Very limited practality as there is no space in front or large boot.

[@atanudebbarma3213]

Have you tried in hilly terrain??

[@Moonlight-tr7gm]

Love the tvs logo

[@mr.engineer3314]

Does it accommodate lpg cylinder or a rice bag

[@testtesting7740]

At the risk of sounding cliched, this could be from an Italian design house. Amazing. However, where is the practicality? What is the market size for such a product? I see tall challenges for TVS going forward.

[@Vinsmoke722]

If this was not an electric and cost less than 2lakh i would definitely buy this coz the look 🔥🔥

[@Rkz-rv7ys]

🔥 Buying it for sure . Thanks Autocar 🇮🇳

[@greenartlandscapes8280]

i booked it for its look but sign of delivery soon only failing the delivery dates….

[@raviv5109]

I will certainly buy ICE version if launched. It will be challenger to Yamaha Aerox.

[@prasannakumarm8951]

Why no Dual Channel ABS? Will we ever see Android Auto & Apple Carplay on two wheelers??

[@nellaiappancr7053]

What about the storage space for atleast helmet? No reviewer talks about it.

[@madhavmishra2066]

no doubt the scooter is excellent but the price whao !! its too expensive for the performance it provides , specially the fact that its a scooter not a bike .

[@Velopilgrim]

Ok, I laughed at the time of its launch on seeing the price... But with the anodised subframe and features and quality components, I get what they are doing... This will sell pretty well outside India. But they could've still reduced the number of digital features or made a steel subframe and come out with a lower end version which is far cheaper though while distinguishing both with styling and branding... It'll mean TVS is willing to offer good products to different customer segments.

[@deepakrprasad4073]

+1

[@jithu549]

Waiting for ola s1 pro gen 2 review

[@abbourai967]

मिलेगी कब से यें ब्रो

[@subhajitpaul3026]

those cornering lamps remind me of R1.

[@jesselawrence7343]

It doesn't have practical things like boot or leg space to store stuff

[@trappedmoss1172]

If it's frame and features trickle down to other future tvs scooter

[@Mr.therealboss]

Answer to your question is this worth the price: No The Range should have been 300km.

[@LUFFY812]

WTF You doing national tours on the daily?😂

[@deepakmohapatra7416]

Na man too pricey. would rather modify Ntorq for that price with body panel and more poweful engine.

[@ARZYXO]

EVER THOUGHT THAT LAUNCHIN THIS WILL JUST INCREASE THE SALES OF OLA??

[@kiranm6749]

I am still waiting for ntork ev etork

[@joycegardner6707]

An electric scooter @2.5L (+16k for charger) for just 100 km range. Very disappointing and illogical product.

[@demongodspov7816]

Put more power. TVS, in this department is poor. And may be needs external help, like suzuki incase of rtr apache and bmw in case of rr310?

[@Aivan1302]

🔥🔥🔥

[@buntyalex3629]

I hope TVs will bring this scooty with ice

[@thecomment9489]

This looks like a scooter-bike hybrid.

[@56dby5]

Niceee

[@arunavbhattacharjee8902]

You can't store luggage between the foot rest compared to general scooters... What's the point. Not utilitarian

[@xantaclaws]

Xs price is gonna end its career before it even starts

[@veenanful]

Too much price for a too little range..i would have put my money for this beauty for a real range of 180

[@ikhlasnadaf10]

To be honest that looks so sporty scooter loved it. But i am an Ather owner and i will buy the scooter if it has performance of Ather level.

[@bwhwithivlogs99]

Petrol version would work

[@rayomandbuhariwalla719]

It’s beautiful 😢

[@ajayatheist8749]

Ya to scooter banao ya bike, ye bich ka kya bana dete hai. Na to boot space, na leg space.

[@ashwinkale6561]

How abt buying plain old horse??

[@prorider4992]

Who cares It’s for rich people who want expensive and unique ev scooter ❤

[@asitabhpaul]

Happy with xl 100😢

[@basic.information.1709]

100 km range in realworld Price - 2.5 lakh ex showroom , and top speed 100 This product not justify their prices This was beat if it launched under 1.5 lakh

[@sparkar9869]

Looking at the price, they should come up with a car instead

[@mohammedkuthubudeen9777]

What is there to surprise every scooter has single side swing arm and suspension. Nothing to justify the price except style. Ola can deliver the same speed only for style enthusiasts

[@Moonlight-tr7gm]

Design isnt practical for families

[@DON-vt4vm]

It will be hard to sell this

[@iamanandakb]

I'm sure this will sell so much good in India 😂😂😂

[@ismailebrahim09]

Isn't there a Ferrari 296 GTB Asetto Fiorano specced like this😂

[@ajinkya820]

TVS soon going to Discontinue this within few years due to low sales ...

[@akkinana]

I don't think they sold even a single unit

[@kushanthvarma5738]

It looks like advance version of tvs ntorq

[@Karthikeyan-uj3tj]

Who will buy it

[@marcusaureliusanonymous]

TVS forget that this is not a G310 R!!! Could it be TVS originally designed it for BMW and then failed to get approval from BMW for rebadging job!!!

[@akshaymohota9509]

I don't know why everyone is crying about range ?! Who in cities is riding more than 100kms a day anyway

[@hemeshsinghal1991]

scooter ka functionality hi cheen liya sabjiya kaise rakhunga ispe mai

[@adarsh.m1999]

😂😂😂+ 25l water can

[@hemantkharkongor5433]

Considering practicality and price why not get a motorcycle

[@154sourav]

I m ready to pay for it considering my aging father will shiftbfrom his glamour to acooty eventually.....so i also need a new bike....if i buy this for my self will also work for my father.....speed wont be compromised either

[@AMRITPALSINGH-sx4ed]

Ola is king of this segment

[@ravichandrannair2615]

Tvs shud bring the same design petrol version under 1.6 lakhs..then it will be sold

[@commonman6561]

TVS Gave everything but… Zero Charging Stations IQube still has no stations 😂😂😂😂 All of the other models have stations

[@samrai7275]

TVs dealers find 100 excuses to charge you extra. Thats the case for Hyderabad

[@danielt8998]

This is just a start. Soon the floodgates to access premium scooters will open. Had the X (Creon) come with at least a 200 KM range, I would have considered buying this. The front design is totally unique however the rest of the scooter’s design seems somewhat inadequate. Not only is the pillon seat small, the storage on this scooter is on the lesser side when compared to other premium scooters seen abroad. One big positive is the 13 or 14 size wheels! That is a huge improvement in the scooter segment. Overall this is an excellent scooter that just about fails to meet my expectations.

[@siddharthnagani]

Inko Rajasthan main launch karne main kuch dikkat h kya Ultraviolette -not in Rajasthan TVS X- not in Rajasthan Kya basad h ye.

[@senthamarai_kannan.]

High price Low range. Not a good move by TVS.

[@jigaradhiya7289]

What would if random guys damage such screen? No need to use such screen...!!

[@deepakrprasad4073]

Before price reveal : no storage / helmet holder ? 🤔 After price reveal : 🫤 don't care

[@SriRaviTeja]

I seriously want to know who & what kind of people would want to buy this. It simply doesn’t make sense in any aspect other than owning something nobody else around you!

[@RRD97]

It's never going to be worth it until it can beat Ola in figures.

[@RahulB-td5ye]

This model should be in Petrol

[@davidsixvemberkhawlhring597]

Make this scooter on petrol engine....

[@gudlubabu]

Kab aaega ye..... 2024 bhi ho geya.....

[@amareshsat]

Tomorrow you(TVS or others) attach a 32 inch TV to a scooty to justify the cost .. WTF ? This also defy the purpose of a Scooter/Scooty of carrying luggage ..

[@ravichandrannair2615]

Tvs shud change the battery... should guve atleast arouns 200 to 250kms range..and pirce shud be below 1.6lakhs..then this will be sold like hot cakes..

[@sontosh007]

Faltu mai itni badi display dal di, give what is necessary and keep it simple.

[@saileshgupta24]

You pay more than 2 lakhs and get just 100 km real world range? naah

[@ravisheoran8111]

Not value for money at 2.5L Ex Showroom price. One could go for a used small car for this price instead

[@SS90994]

OK, didn't find a single reason to buy this 😂..

[@hellzonehz1416]

Considering its range its absolutely waste of money

[@Manash.Biswas]

If it came under 1lakh 😂than I might think