Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) journey. In October 2025, the company registered its highest-ever monthly sales of 15,934 Vida e-scooters, according to retail statistics from the Vahan portal as of November 1. This marks the fourth consecutive month surpassing the 10,000-unit threshold, underscoring the surging demand for Hero’s electric offerings.
The October figures represent a staggering 117% year-over-year (YoY) growth from 7,355 units sold in the same month last year. It also eclipses the previous monthly peak of 13,380 units recorded in August 2025. The catalyst behind this surge? The launch of the VX2 model in July 2025, which has propelled cumulative sales from July to October to 52,679 units—accounting for a robust 61% of the total 86,084 Vida e-scooters sold between January and October this year. This 10-month tally reflects a 144% YoY increase from the 35,335 units dispatched in the corresponding period of 2024.
A New High in Market Share and Rankings
Hero MotoCorp’s record October performance has elevated its e-two-wheeler (e-2W) monthly market share to an impressive 11% of India’s total 143,713 electric two-wheelers sold last month—a record for the industry. Ranked fifth among the top 10 e-2W original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Hero narrowly trailed Ola Electric’s 16,034 units, missing the podium spot by just 100 scooters. This positions Vida as a formidable contender in a fiercely competitive landscape dominated by players like Ola and Ather.Since entering the e-scooter market in October 2022, October 2025’s 15,934 units stand as the brand’s pinnacle achievement, signaling a maturing and accelerating EV strategy for the two-wheeler giant.
Product Innovations Fueling the SurgeCalendar year 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for Hero MotoCorp’s EV business. Sales have skyrocketed from a modest 1,626 units in January to the October peak, driven primarily by two key product launches.The first, the Vida V2, debuted in December 2024 as an evolved iteration of the original V1 lineup that kickstarted Hero’s electric mobility foray three years ago. Priced competitively, the V2 comes in two variants:
- Plus: Rs 92,800, offering a 143 km range and 85 kph top speed.
- Pro: Rs 120,300, with a 165 km range and 90 kph top speed.
Both are powered by a 3.4 kWh battery, blending affordability with performance.However, the true growth engine has been the Vida VX2, unveiled in July 2025. This model has disrupted the market with its aggressive pricing, especially under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) subscription model, which slashes upfront costs and eases adoption barriers. Key variants include:
- VX2 Go: Starts at Rs 73,840 standalone, but drops to a wallet-friendly Rs 44,990 with BaaS. It features a single 2.2 kWh removable battery for a 92 km range.
- VX2 Plus: Rs 82,790 without BaaS or Rs 57,990 with it, equipped with dual 3.4 kWh batteries for 142 km range—mirroring the V2 Pro’s capabilities.
Removable batteries add convenience, allowing charging either on-board or indoors. The VX2 lineup taps into over 4,600 fast-charging stations nationwide, including Ather’s expansive 4,000-station Grid network. Performance remains punchy across models: a 6 kW peak power motor, 3.9 kW continuous power, and 25 Nm torque. Acceleration from 0-40 kph clocks in at 3.1 seconds for the Plus (80 kph top speed) and 4.2 seconds for the Go (70 kph top speed).
10-Month Sales Snapshot: A Trajectory Toward 100,000 UnitsThe Vida brand’s momentum has translated into near-doubling of year-to-date sales. The 86,084 units retailed from January to October 2025 have already eclipsed the full-year 2024 total of 43,709 units, when Hero held just a 4% market share. For the current period, that share has climbed to 8%.With two months remaining in CY2025 and monthly sales consistently exceeding 13,000 units, surpassing the 100,000-unit annual milestone appears inevitable— a first for Hero MotoCorp in the EV segment.
| Month | 2025 Sales (Units) | 2024 Sales (Units) | YoY Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1,626 | N/A | N/A |
| … (Feb-Jun aggregate) | ~31,449 (inferred) | N/A | N/A |
| July-October | 52,679 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 15,934 | 7,355 | 117% |
| Jan-Oct Total | 86,084 | 35,335 | 144% |
Note: Full monthly breakdowns for 2025 are not publicly detailed as of November 1; aggregates derived from Vahan portal data. August 2025 peak: 13,380 units.Broader Industry ContextHero’s success mirrors the e-2W sector’s explosive growth, with October 2025’s 143,000 units setting a national record. Competitors are also firing on all cylinders: Ather Energy reported its best-ever month at 28,000 units.As India accelerates toward sustainable mobility, Hero MotoCorp’s blend of innovation, pricing strategy, and charging infrastructure is positioning Vida not just as a challenger, but a leader in the making.Also Read:
- Ather Energy clocks best-ever monthly sales in October: 28,000 units (link-to-article)
- India’s e-2W industry clocks 143,000 units in record-breaking October (link-to-article)
