VLF Strada Electric Scooter Launched at ₹1.20 Lakh: Is Its 250 km Range Too Good to Be True?

MotoHaus has launched the VLF Strada electric scooter in India at ₹1,19,999 (ex-showroom) for the City and ₹1,55,500 for the Max. The City has one 2.16 kWh battery and a claimed 130 km range; the Max has two packs totalling 4.32 kWh and a claimed 250 km range and offering removable batteries.

Before booking, understand one thing: the 250 km figure is a manufacturer-claimed IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) number, not a measured real-world range.

VLF Strada Key Facts at a Glance

• Price (ex-showroom): City ₹1,19,999; Max ₹1,55,500 (the product page shows ₹1,55,499).
• Battery: 72 V LFP, 2.16 kWh per pack. City has one pack; Max has two (4.32 kWh).
• Claimed IDC range: 130 km (City), 250 km (Max).
• Motor: BLDC hub motor, 3 kW rated, 4.8 kW peak per the launch page, 34 Nm torque.
• Claimed top speed: 85 km/h. 0–50 km/h: 10 seconds (MotoHaus listing).
• Brakes: 240 mm front and 220 mm rear discs with CBS.
• Colours: Carbonio Black, Urbano Silver, Luna White, Titanio Grey.

VLF Strada Price in India: City vs Max Compared

The table below combines MotoHaus’s launch page, product page and CarToq’s report. Where the manufacturer has not split a figure by variant, the cell says so.

Parameter	Strada City	Strada Max
Ex-showroom price	₹1,19,999	₹1,55,499
Battery capacity	2.16 kWh	4.32 kWh
Number of battery packs	1	2
Claimed IDC range	130 km	250 km
Claimed charging time (20–100%)	About 3 hours	About 6 hours

What the ₹35,500 Price Gap Actually Buys

The Max costs about ₹35,500 more and adds a second 2.16 kWh pack and 120 km of claimed range. These are simple purchase-price comparisons, not running-cost or lifetime-cost figures.

• Incremental price per extra kWh: about ₹16,400.
• City purchase price per kWh: about ₹55,600. Max: about ₹36,000.
• Purchase price per km of claimed range: about ₹923 (City) and ₹622 (Max).

The second pack costs less per kWh than the first, which favours the Max. But price per kilometre of claimed range is not cost per kilometre travelled, so these numbers alone do not prove the Max is better value.

Buyer requirement	More suitable variant	Reason
Lower purchase budget	City	₹35,500 lower price
Longer daily distance	Max	4.32 kWh and 250 km claimed
Limited home charging access	Either	Packs are reported as removable
Occasional longer trips	Max	Larger capacity gives more buffer

VLF Strada Complete Specifications

Specification	Detail
Motor	BLDC hub motor, IP67, FOC controller, 93% listed motor efficiency
Rated power	3,000 W
Peak power	4.8 kW
Torque	34 Nm
Top speed / 0–50 km/h	85 km/h / 10 seconds (claimed)
Maximum gradeability	17° (30%)
Battery	72 V LFP, IP67; 30 Ah × 2
Charging specification	82.8 V charging voltage, 30 A maximum charging current
Maximum continuous discharge	90 A
Chassis	High-tensile steel tubular frame
Front suspension	Telescopic, 31 mm fork, 100 mm travel
Rear suspension	Dual hydraulic coil spring, preload adjustable, 100 mm travel
Brakes	240 mm front disc, 220 mm rear disc, CBS
Wheels and tyres	16-inch front (100/80-R16), 14-inch rear (110/80-R14), alloy, tubeless
Length / width / height	2,225 / 760 / 1,130 mm
Wheelbase	1,370 mm
Seat height / ground clearance	780 mm / 175 mm
Kerb weight	98 kg

Motor Power, Torque, Acceleration and Top Speed

The Strada uses a BLDC (brushless DC) hub motor, controlled by an FOC (field-oriented control) controller, which manages torque delivery smoothly. MotoHaus claims 34 Nm, 85 km/h and 0–50 km/h in 10 seconds. These are claimed figures, not tested ones.

Rated power is what a motor can sustain; peak power is what it can deliver briefly. It has 4.8 kW of peak power.

The 93% motor-efficiency figure describes the motor alone. It does not by itself tell you how efficient the whole scooter is or how far it will go.

Battery Capacity, LFP Chemistry and Removable-Battery Practicality

Both variants use 72 V LFP (lithium iron phosphate) packs rated IP67. LFP chemistry is generally valued for thermal stability and cycle life. IP67 means protection against dust and temporary immersion under defined test conditions; it is not a licence for unrestricted underwater use.

The Strada offers two battery configurations: a single 2.16 kWh pack or a dual 4.32 kWh pack, both operating on a 72V architecture.

VLF Strada offers removable batteries, which can make charging at home or work easier. MotoHaus has not detailed whether both packs charge independently, how removal works, or what happens if the Max runs on one pack.

Chassis, Suspension, Tyres, Brakes and Safety Equipment

The frame is a high-tensile steel tubular unit. Suspension is a 31 mm telescopic fork with 100 mm travel at the front and dual hydraulic coil springs, preload adjustable, with 100 mm travel at the rear. The 16-inch front and 14-inch rear alloy wheels use tubeless tyres.

Braking is by front and rear discs with CBS (combined braking system), which applies both brakes when you use one.

Display, Lighting, Connectivity and Convenience Features

VLF Strada has three riding modes. It comes with a 5-inch TFT display, keyless entry, an illuminated ignition, full-LED lighting, and USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports.

Dimensions, Weight and Practical Suitability for Indian Riders

A 780 mm seat height and 175 mm ground clearance are reasonable on paper for Indian roads, though shorter riders should sit on one before booking.  VLF Strada has 98 kg of kerb weight.

Colours, Booking Details, Availability and Delivery Timeline

The Strada comes in Carbonio Black, Urbano Silver, Luna White and Titanio Grey. MotoHaus asks buyers to confirm colour availability at authorised VLF dealerships.

The VLF Strada booking can be made online by paying the price range of ₹999 to ₹1,999 (depends upon the model). MotoHaus customer care is on +91 7971111870 and care@motohaus.in.

Who Is Behind the Brand? The MotoHaus & KAW Connection

In India, VLF operates under MotoHaus, a multi-brand retail umbrella launched in 2024 to bring distinct international two-wheeler experiences under one roof. Portfolio partner Brixton Motorcycles brings modern-classic European design developed in Austria under the KSR Group GmbH, an established family-owned automotive group.

Driving MotoHaus’s Indian operations is KAW Veloce Motors Pvt. Ltd. (KVMPL). Established in 2022 to introduce premium global brands locally, KVMPL leverages deep industry roots through the KAW Group—an Indian automotive entity tracing its lineage back to the founding of Kolhapur Auto Works in 1962. Together, the partnership bridges Austrian vehicle design with over six decades of Indian automotive experience.

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