TVS iQube Variants Compared: S vs ST vs 3.5 kWh vs 5.3 kWh
Every TVS iQube trim compared: base 2.2/3.1/3.5 kWh packs, the S 4.7 kWh, the ST 5.3 kWh and the upcoming Sport. Prices from ₹1.23 to ₹1.81 lakh, range and who each is for.
The TVS iQube family currently spans four battery sizes across four trims, and the confusion is real: the base iQube alone comes in 2.2 kWh, 3.1 kWh and 3.5 kWh packs, then the S, ST and an upcoming Sport badge sit on top. Prices run from ₹1.23 lakh to ₹1.81 lakh ex-showroom. Here is how the S, ST and the 3.5 kWh and 5.3 kWh versions actually compare, so you can pick the one that fits your commute and budget.
The four trims at a glance
Trim | Battery | Price | Claimed range | Top speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iQube 2.2 kWh | 2.2 kWh | ₹1.23 lakh | 94 km | 75 km/h | Available |
iQube 3.1 kWh | 3.1 kWh | ₹1.34 lakh | 123 km | 82 km/h | Available |
iQube 3.5 kWh | 3.5 kWh | ₹1.47 lakh | 145 km | 78 km/h | Available |
iQube S 4.7 kWh | 4.7 kWh | ₹1.70 lakh | 175 km | 78 km/h | Available |
iQube ST 5.3 kWh | 5.3 kWh | ₹1.81 lakh | 212 km | 78 km/h | Available |
iQube Sport 4.7 kWh | 4.7 kWh | ₹1.65 lakh (expected) | 175 km | 82 km/h | Upcoming |
All four share the same motor
Every iQube uses a 4.4 kW BLDC hub motor rated at 5.9 bhp with 33 Nm of torque. That means the price differences buy battery, range and features, not acceleration. Top speed moves only slightly between packs: 75 km/h on the 2.2 kWh, 82 km/h on the 3.1 kWh, 78 km/h on the 3.5 kWh and S, and 78 km/h on the ST. The motor is identical; the battery load is what shifts the number.
Base iQube: the 2.2, 3.1 and 3.5 kWh packs
The entry iQube is the budget pick, priced ₹1.23-1.47 lakh. Range scales with the pack: 94 km on the 2.2 kWh, 123 km on the 3.1 kWh and 145 km on the 3.5 kWh. Charge times are 2 hours 50 minutes on the 2.2 kWh and about 4 hours on the 3.1 kWh via the standard charger; no separate fast-charge rating is listed for any base pack. It rides a 5-inch display with Bluetooth connectivity, 30 litres of underseat storage, a 770 mm seat height and 157 mm ground clearance, at a kerb weight of 110 kg on the base variant.
The single number that separates the iQube trims is battery: 94 km on the cheapest 2.2 kWh pack up to a claimed 212 km on the ST's 5.3 kWh, a 118 km gap for ₹58,000.
iQube S: the 4.7 kWh step up
The iQube S is a single variant, the 4.7 kWh, at ₹1.70 lakh. It claims 175 km of range, tops out at 78 km/h and takes about 4 hours (240 minutes) on the home charger. The S swaps the base model's 5-inch screen for a 7-inch TFT with mobile connectivity, and keeps the same 770 mm seat height and 157 mm ground clearance. Kerb weight rises to 128.8 kg. It is the trim to pick when 145 km on the base 3.5 kWh is not enough but you do not want to pay for the ST's range.
iQube ST: the long-range flagship
The iQube ST is the range king of the family, packing a 5.3 kWh battery at ₹1.81 lakh. TVS claims 212 km, but independent testing on the listing put real-world range closer to 124 km in Eco mode and about 100 km in Sport mode, so treat the claim as the ceiling. It takes about 4.5 hours for a 0-80% charge and there is no fast-charging option. The ST adds full-map navigation on its 7-inch TFT and TPMS, and quotes 32 litres of underseat storage, though reviewers note the boot is not deep enough for a half-face helmet.
iQube Sport: the upcoming 82 km/h variant
The iQube Sport is listed as Upcoming with an expected Q4 2026 launch. It is expected to use the same 4.7 kWh battery as the S, with 175 km claimed IDC range, an 82 km/h top speed and 4 hours to charge, at an expected ₹1.65 lakh. Pricing and Sport-specific specifications are not yet official, and TVS has not announced a confirmed launch date. If you like the idea of the 82 km/h top speed at a lower expected price than the S, it is worth waiting for the official reveal before booking.
Who the base iQube is for
Choose the 2.2 kWh at ₹1.23 lakh for short city hops where a 94 km claim is plenty, or the 3.1 kWh at ₹1.34 lakh for a middle ground. The 3.5 kWh at ₹1.47 lakh is the base model's range pick at 145 km claimed, but the S at ₹1.70 lakh beats it on range and adds the bigger screen. Budget-first buyers should test-ride a base iQube before paying more; the motor is the same across the family.
It is not for highway riders or anyone who needs fast public charging, since no iQube offers DC fast charging.
Who the S is for
The S at ₹1.70 lakh suits a commuter who wants 175 km of claimed range and a proper 7-inch connected display without stepping up to the ST's price. The 4.7 kWh pack comfortably covers a full week of typical city commuting between charges.
It is not for riders who want the absolute longest single-charge range, or who need speed beyond 78 km/h.
Who the ST is for
The ST at ₹1.81 lakh is for the long-distance daily rider who wants the biggest battery TVS offers and is willing to plan around a 4.5-hour home charge. Full-map navigation and TPMS are genuinely useful additions on top of the range.
It is not for anyone unwilling to accept that real-world range lands near 124 km in Eco mode, not the 212 km claim, or for riders who need a deeper boot than 32 litres will give.
Which iQube should you buy?
Match the battery to the commute. Under 30 km a day: the 2.2 kWh at ₹1.23 lakh. Up to 50 km a day: the 3.1 kWh at ₹1.34 lakh or 3.5 kWh at ₹1.47 lakh. Want the big screen and 175 km claimed range: the S at ₹1.70 lakh. Need maximum range and do not mind the price and charge time: the ST at ₹1.81 lakh. And if you can wait for an 82 km/h variant that might undercut the S, hold out for the Sport's Q4 2026 launch.
