VLF Tennis 1500W electric scooter launched in India at ₹1.29 lakh, to be made locally

The VLF Tennis is globally available in two variants, but the Indian markets will receive the 1500W variant. The e-scooter will be manufactured locally at a plant in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. VLF is now the second Italian two-wheeler brand to manufacture its products in India, with Aprilia having a manufacturing facility in Baramati.

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With the aim of building an extensive network in India, VLF had earlier stated that it plans to establish 15 dealerships across tier-1 and tier-2 cities. The press release further stated that the company wishes to expand to 50 dealerships by the end of the fiscal year.

The VLF Tennis 1500W: Key highlights

The Tennis 1500W e-scooter will be offered in three colour options which include Snowflake White, Fire Fury Dark Red, and Slate Gray. The 1500W motor gets linked to a 2.5 kWh battery, and this unit can make 157 Nm of maximum torque. Topping out at 65 kmph, the VLF Tennis 1500W can last for 130 km on a single charge. VLF has stated that it requires three hours for a full charge.

The 4000W variant available in the international markets generates 232 Nm of maximum torque and tops out at 100 kmph. It is fitted with a 2.8 kWh battery and it can last for 100 km at a single charge if driven at 40 kmph. Each battery takes anywhere between five to six hours to be fully charged.

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Sitting on a high-tensile steel frame, the Tennis 1500W weighs just 88 kg with the battery, while the global-spec Tennis 4000W weighs 10 kg more. The 1500W features disc brakes on both ends, telescopic hydraulic forks in the front and a hydraulic mono shock absorber in the rear. The VLF Tennis is fitted with a five-inch digital TFT display for the speedometer and it offers the rider with three driving modes – Eco, Comfort, and Sport. It is rides on 12-inch wheels and comes fitted with LED units on both ends.

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First Published Date: 18 Nov 2024, 23:41 PM IST