Which Electric Scooter you should buy? Simple One or Hero Vida V1 Pro? Is One Better than the V1 Pro? Let’s find out by comparing the two against each other!
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Design


The Simple One has a triangular LED headlamps with LED DRLs above. The Simple One is a striking electric scooter with cuts and creased all over the body giving it a sharp and carved look. Moving behind, it has a large 7-inch color TFT instrument cluster which is touch based, and on it you can change the display theme, access maps for navigation, pair your mobile device to either accept or reject the call when riding, and can play, pause, and skip music across the music apps. The Simple One has a large seat on which two people can easily seat comfortably and has a V-shape LED taillamps, and rides on 12-inch alloy wheels.
The Hero Vida V1 Pro has an LED headlamps and LED DRLs in the headlamps as well as the rear has LED taillamps. The handlebar is exposed with small windscreen at the center of the handlebar, the Vida V1 Pro rides on telescopic suspension with 12-inch alloy wheels. It gets 7-inch digital instrument cluster that has bluetooth connectivity as well. It also got an SOS button, when pressed, will send messages to preset numbers and to Hero Motocorp helpline as well.
So, when it comes to Design, the Simple One, looks very good than the practical design of the Hero Vida V1 Pro, feels very sporty than the Hero Vida V1 Pro.
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Dimensions
Simple One | Hero Vida V1 Pro | |
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Saddle Height | 796mm | 780mm |
Wheelbase | 1335mm | 1301mm |
Ground Clearance | 164.5mm | 155mm |
Additional Storage Space | 30 litres | 26 litres |
Kerb Weight | 134 kg | 125 kg |
When it comes to Dimensions, the Simple One has a Saddle Height of 796mm, and wheelbase of 1335mm where as the Hero Vida V1 Pro has a Saddle Height of 780mm which is 16mm lower, and wheelbase of 1301mm that is shorter by 34mm. The Simple One has a ground clearance of 164.5mm, additional storage space of 30 litres, and kerb weight of 134 kg while the Vida V1 Pro has a ground clearance of 155mm that is lower by 10.5mm, additional storage space of 26 litres which is 4 litres less, and kerb weight of 125 kg which is lighter by 9 kg.
So, in Dimensions, the Simple One is bigger in every way than the Hero Vida V1 Pro.
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Battery Specifications
Simple One | Hero Vida V1 Pro | |
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Battery Pack | 5 kWh | 3.94 kWh |
Power | 6.03 bhp | 8.04 bhp |
Torque | 72 Nm | 25 Nm |
Range | 212 km | 165 km |
Charging Time | 0 – 80% – 5 Hours 54 Minutes | 0 – 80% in 5 hours 55 minutes |
0 – 40 kmph | 2.77 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
Top Speed | 105 kmph | 80 kmph |
The Simple One Electric Scooter has a 5 kWh battery pack that puts out 6.03 bhp and 72 Nm of torque providing us a range of 212 km. It can charge from 0 – 80% in 5 hours 54 minutes. It can go do 0 – 40 kmph in just 2.77 seconds at a top speed of 105 kmph. The Hero Vida V1 Pro has a battery pack of 3.94 kWh which produces 8.04 bhp and 25 Nm of torque. It provides a range of 165 km, and can charge from 0 – 80% in 5 hours 55 minutes. It can do 0 – 40 kmph in 3.2 seconds at a top speed of 80 kmph.
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Features
Features | Simple One | Hero Vida V1 Pro |
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Headlights | LED Projector | LED Projector |
Taillights | LED | LED |
Wheel Size and Type | 12-inch alloy wheels | 12-inch alloy wheels |
Instrument Cluster | 7-inch, Digital | 7-inch, Digital |
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Wireless | – |
Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Music Control | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Keyless Ignition | Yes | Yes |
Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
When it comes to features, both are loaded with features except the Vida V1 Pro misses out on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. Thus, this gives the Simple One an edge over the Hero Vida V1 Pro.
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Price and Warranty
Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
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Simple One | Rs. 1.45 lakh – Rs. 1.50 lakh |
Hero Vida V1 Pro | Rs. 1.45 lakh – Rs. 1.59 lakh |
The Simple One is priced at Rs. 1.45 lakh for the Single-Tone Color and Rs. 1.50 lakh for the Dual-Tone Color. The Hero Vida V1 Pro is priced at Rs. 1.45 lakh for the Plus variant and Rs. 1.59 lakh for the Pro Variant. The price difference between the two models base variant is nothing as the pricing is the same and the price difference between the top variant is Rs. 9,000.
As for the warranty, Simple One has a warranty period of 3 years/30,000 km which is the same for the Vida V1 Pro that also has warranty of 3 years/30,000 km.
Simple One vs Hero Vida V1 Pro – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which electric scooter depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Simple One electric scooter that offers way more range than the Hero Vida V1 Pro, and has features same as the Vida V1 Pro. The Vida V1 Pro offers less range, and storage space but is priced higher than the Simple One. So, if you’re looking for an affordable Premium electric scooter, then Simple One is for you, given it’s Rs. 10,000 less than Vida V1 Pro, otherwise, if you can afford the Vida V1 Pro, then you can go right ahead and buy it. Which one would you choose?
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