2026 TVS iQube Base Variant Launched: Gets A New Battery Pack

Quick Reads: 

• The TVS iQube base variant now comes with a 2.3 kWh battery pack, instead of the older 2.2 kWh
• The IDC, or Indian Driving Cycle range, has increased to 114 km
• Peak power performance sees a slip with the new battery pack 

TVS Motor Company introduced a new larger-capacity battery-integrated iQube base variant, precisely 2.3 kWh, replacing the previous 2.2 kWh base trim. The updated base variant (2.3 kWh) now offers an improved riding range, but, at the cost of more range, the new base trim now trades off performance where the peak power output has dipped significantly. However, the pricing remains unchanged, and here’s a breakdown of the TVS iQube’s variant-wise prices in India: 

2026 TVS iQube Variant-Wise Prices

The following are the pricing details of the TVS iQube variants currently offered in India; the prices remain unchanged even with the battery capacity upgrade – they remain the same as the August 2026 declared price revisions: 

What’s New With The TVS iQube 2.3 kWh?  

The larger capacity battery pack offered with the new base variant of the iQube brings in noticeable range benefits; it now offers an IDC range of 114 km / full charge, a significant jump from the 94 km / full charge claimed IDC range. This is almost a 20 km increase from the previously stated range figures. However, the vehicle’s peak powertrain performance has dropped to 3.68 kW – this makes it more predictable and suitable for city stop-and-go traffic driving conditions. Meanwhile, the existing lineup of the TVS iQube, apart from this new addition, retains the 4.4 kW powertrain unit. 

Furthermore, with lower peak power, the TVS iQube’s base trim now offers lower top-speed performance; the vehicle clocks a maximum of 68 kmph, which was earlier established to be 75 kmph. Additionally, the accelerative performance, offering 0-40 kmph in just 4.2 seconds, has increased the gap to 4.7 seconds for the same. Also, charging the base trim from 0 to 80 per cent sees a minor increase, from 2 hours and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 50 minutes. Also, the front disc brakes are dropped out from the iQube 2.3 kWh base variant, and NO, the prices remain unchanged. 

Search EV’s Take: 

While these figures set the performance standards suitable for India’s operating conditions and environments, the drop is deemed by TVS Motor Company to be modest, although noticeable. Nevertheless, the update is significant in terms of performance standards, improving driving range output for longer runs with the vehicle, especially since it is an urban-jungle-orientated commuter.