TVS iQube ST vs Simple OneS
TVS iQube STVSSimple OneS
The scoreboard
TVS iQube ST
7.5/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
The TVS iQube ST is a well-balanced electric scooter that comes with the reliability of TVS. The build quality is good, and the ride experience is blissful. While it has a premium price tag, the scooter is a good fit for families looking for a long-term EV.
Simple OneS
7.5/10 SEV score
Expert Verdict
Simple Energy OneS is a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ kind of electric scooter. It has all the features you need, a great design, manageable build quality and top-notch performance. The cost is a little on the pricey side, and the service network is limited, though.
Based on SEV score and how each EV scores on price, range, battery, charging time, speed, power and boot space.
Key numbers
iQube STOneS
Starting Price
₹1.75 Lakh
₹1.78 Lakh
Real-World Range
150 km
140 km
Battery
5.3 kWh
3.7 kWh
DC Charging Time
N/A Hrs
2.45 Hrs
Top Speed
82 km/h
90 km/h
Peak Power
4.4 kW
6.4 kW
Boot Space
32 L
35 + 1
Range reality check
TVS iQube ST
Simple OneS
Claimed range is the lab figure. Real-world range is what SearchEV expects in everyday Indian conditions.
Key Highlights
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Price
₹1.75 Lakh
₹1.78 Lakh
SEV Score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Claimed Range
212 km
190 km
True Range
150 km
140 km
Top Speed
82 km/h
90 km/h
Battery Capacity
5.3 kWh
3.7 kWh
Peak Power
4.4 kW
6.4 kW
Boot Space
32 L
35 + 1
DC Charging Time
N/A Hrs
2.45 Hrs
AC Charging Time
6.5 Hrs
4-5 Hrs
Battery Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years/30,000 km
Pros & Cons
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
What's good
- Very comfortable and smooth ride
- Build quality is quite good
- The 7-inch TFT screen is well laid out and informative; also easy to read
- 32-litre under-seat storage is adequate for more daily tasks
- Increased IDC range to 190 km with improved efficiency (Gen 2).
- Comes with a decent top speed and range.
- Gets good underseat storage space of 35 L.
What's not good
- Comes with a premium price tag
- Charge time is long (around 5 hrs)
- Weight is on the heavier side (132 kgs)
- Slightly on the expensive side compared to other rivals.
- The real range is lower than what the company claims.
- The brakes could have been better.
Dimensions & Capacity
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
L x W x H (mm)
1805 x 645 x 1140
1901 x 758 x 1187
Wheelbase
1301 mm
1347 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
172 mm
Frunk Space
–
1 L
Front Storage Space
–
1 L
Seating Capacity
2
2
Kerb Weight
132
129
Battery & Motor
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
No
Yes
Detachable Battery
No
No
Motor Type
BLDC
PMSM
Motor Power
4.4 kW
6.4 kW
Max Torque
33 Nm
52 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Belt Drive
Drive Modes
Eco and Power Mode
Eco X, Eco, Ride & Air
Regenerative Braking
A single, enabled level of regenerative braking
Only L1
Performance
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Acceleration (0-100)
Acceleration (0-40) in 4.5
3 secs (0-40)
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Adjustable, Hydraulic twin tube shock absorber
Symmetrically mounted progressive mono shock
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Tyres & Wheels
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Tyre & Wheel
90/90 R-12
90/90 R-12
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
No
No
Charging
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
AC Charger
950W
750 W
AC Charging Time
6.5 hrs
4-5 Hours
DC Fast Charging Time
–
2.45 Hours
Warranty
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Battery Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years / 30,000 km
Motor Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years / 30,000 km
Vehicle Warranty
3 years or 50,000 km
3 years / 30,000 km
Top Features
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Top Features
- 17.78 cm TFT display (multifunctional touchscreen)
- Ferrite Motor
- Smart LED Headlight with DRL
- TPMS
- Parking Assist
- Call and SMS Alerts
- 7-inch TFT touchscreen display
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Park Assist function
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
- A Combined Braking System (CBS)
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Exterior
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Exterior
- U-shaped LED DRLs
- LED-integrated headlamp with TSL
- LED-integrated taillamp with TSL
- LED signature position lamp
- LED number-plate lamp
- Illuminated LED logo
- Dual-tone seat
- Pillion backrest
- 12-inch wheels with tubeless tyres
- Sharp, sporty urban scooter design
- LED headlamp
- LED front combination lamp
- LED front and rear indicators
- LED tail lamp
- LED number-plate and boot lamps
- Extended ergonomic seat
- Spacious floorboard
- Available in Grace White, Brazen Black and Azure Blue
- Alloy wheels with 90/90-12 tubeless tyres front and rear
Performance
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Performance
- 5.3 kWh lithium-ion battery
- BLDC hub-mounted motor
- 4.4 kW peak power
- 3 kW rated power
- 140 Nm peak torque
- 33 Nm rated torque
- 212 km IDC range
- 82 km/h top speed
- 0–40 km/h in 4.5 seconds
- Eco and Power riding modes
- Regenerative braking
- 10-degree gradeability
- Telescopic front suspension
- Adjustable hydraulic twin-tube rear shock absorbers
- Four riding modes – Eco X, Eco, Ride and Air
- Regen braking – Level 1
- Traction Control
- Monoshock rear suspension
- Front and rear disc brakes
Infotainment & Tech
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Infotainment & Tech
- 17.78 cm (7-inch) TFT touchscreen
- 800 × 480-pixel display
- HMI joystick controls
- Manual/automatic day-night display mode
- TVS SmartXonnect connected technology
- Bluetooth connectivity
- GSM connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Incoming call alerts
- SMS alerts
- Music controls
- Distance-to-Empty display
- Incognito mode
- OTA updates for telematics, MCU, VCU, cluster and BMS
- Live vehicle statistics
- TVS Connect smartphone app integration
- Live location tracking
- Remote battery-status monitoring
- 7-inch TFT touch display
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Calls & music control
- Message and notification alerts
- Simple Connect integration
- Smart Alerts & Notifications
- SOC display
- Auto brightness
- Do Not Disturb mode
- Incognito mode
- Over-the-air software/update support
- Settings & Control Center
Convenience
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Convenience
- 32-litre under-seat storage
- Q-Park Assist with forward and reverse movement
- USB mobile charging port
- Portable off-board charger
- LED-equipped flip key
- Battery-level and low-battery indication
- Parking/Reverse Assist indication
- Parking brake lever
- Spacious floorboard and comfortable riding position
- Ample rider legroom
- 35-litre boot space
- 1-litre glovebox
- Extended ergonomic seat
- Spacious floorboard
- Super Hold for inclines
- Parking Mode for easier reversing
- Guide-me-home lighting
- Smart Charging
- Limit Charging
- Fast-charging support
- Welcome and Exit Lights
- Toggle-switch-based ride controls
Safety
TVS iQube STSimple OneS
Safety
- Combined Braking System
- 220 mm front disc brake
- 130 mm rear drum brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- BMS-controlled battery safety
- IP67-rated battery and powertrain
- Spike protection while charging
- Side-stand indication/alarm
- Anti-theft alert
- Geo-fencing
- Crash and fall alert
- Hazard warning function
- CBS braking system
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Traction Control
- Drop Safe – cuts motor power if the scooter tips over
- Rapid Brake Alert – warns traffic behind during sudden braking
- Theft & Tow Alerts
- Super Hold to prevent rollback on inclines
- Battery with IP67 protection
- HMI water/dust protection
- LED indicators and lighting
- Side-stand/rider-assistance safety functions
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