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VIDA Makes Global Debut in Nepal with Electric Scooters and Off-Roader

Hero MotoCorp's electric brand VIDA launches in Nepal, its first international market, offering the VX2 EVOOTER scooter range and DIRT.E K3 off-roader through CG Motors.

VX2 Plus real-world range
140 km
VX2 Plus top speed
90 km/h
DC fast charge time (0-80%)
65 minutes
DIRT.E K3 riding time
Up to 3 hours

What Happened

Hero MotoCorp's electric brand VIDA has made its global debut by entering Nepal, its first international market. The launch begins VIDA's global operations through a distributor partnership with CG Motors of the Chaudhary Group, a prominent Nepalese business with over 160 companies and 123 brands worldwide. The VIDA VX2 EVOOTER range and the VIDA DIRT.E K3 youth off-roader are now available to Nepalese customers, matching diverse lifestyle needs. The VX2 portfolio is ranked highest in JD Power's Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study.

This launch marks a proud and defining moment as VIDA goes global. We are thrilled to take the very best of our engineering and design capabilities beyond India, starting with Nepal, a strategically crucial market where riders are quickly adopting smart electric mobility. The VIDA VX2 EVOOTER range and the VIDA DIRT.E K3 are built to redefine the future of mobility, and through our collaboration w
Kausalya Nandakumar, Chief Business Officer, Emerging Mobility Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp
The entry of VIDA perfectly aligns with Nepal's shift towards sustainable mobility. By offering advanced electric products & solutions tailored for both, everyday commuters and the next generation of riders, this product launch redefines our two-wheeler landscape. CG Motors is proud to strengthen its partnership with Hero MotoCorp and partner with VIDA to drive our nation's green transition forwar
Nirvana Chaudhary, Managing Director, Chaudhary Group, Nepal
VIDA VX2 EVOOTER variants
VX2 Plus
4.4 kWh battery (dual 2.2 kWh removable), 140 km real-world range, 90 km/h top speed, 0-40 km/h in 3.1 s, 18-degree grad
VX2 Go
2.2 kWh removable battery, 75 km real-world range, 70 km/h top speed, 0-40 km/h in 4.2 s, DC fast charge 0-80% in 65 min

The VIDA DIRT.E K3 is an electric off-roader engineered to grow with young riders, featuring a three-size adaptive system that adjusts between small, medium, and large configurations. It has app-based parental controls that let adults manage acceleration, enforce top speed limits, and lock the bike into three speed tiers: Mode 1 (8-9 km/h), Mode 2 (17-18 km/h), and Mode 3 (23-24 km/h). Powered by a 350W motor paired with a 360Wh removable battery, it offers up to 3 hours of riding time depending on terrain and mode, and charges from 20-80% in about 2 hours. The model has won the Red Dot Design Award 2025 and the CES Innovation Award 2026.

Both VX2 variants prioritize convenience with removable batteries for easy home charging via a standard 5A socket. They come with smart connected features including the My VIDA app, navigation, geo-fencing, call/SMS alerts, and OTA updates. These features are designed to support everyday commuters in Nepal with robust performance and an optimal range.

Hero MotoCorp has been present in Nepal since 2014, earning the trust of riders nationwide over more than a decade. The launch of the VIDA electric range marks a new chapter dedicated to delivering smart, sustainable, and future-ready electric mobility to Nepal. This debut also represents VIDA's first step outside India as it begins its global operations.

Why this matters

This is VIDA's first step outside India, marking the start of its global operations. For Nepalese riders, it brings electric options for both daily commuting and young off-road enthusiasts, supporting the country's shift toward sustainable mobility. The partnership with CG Motors, a major local business group, gives VIDA an established distribution network in Nepal.

Terms in This Story

OTA updates
Over-the-air updates let a vehicle receive software improvements remotely without visiting a service center.
Geo-fencing
A virtual boundary that can trigger alerts or limit a vehicle's operation when it enters or leaves a set area.
Removable battery
A battery pack that can be taken out of the vehicle for charging at home or swapping.
DC fast charging
A high-power charging method that significantly reduces the time needed to recharge an electric vehicle's battery.
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