The VLF Strada just launched in India. Priced from ₹1.20 lakh. One detail hasn’t been fully confirmed yet. Is it actually built in Kolhapur? Here’s what we know. And what’s still an open question.
The Confirmed Facts First
VLF, short for Velocifero, is an Italian-heritage scooter brand. Its scooters are made in Zhejiang, China. In India, the brand is brought in and sold by MotoHaus. A company based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. MotoHaus handles sales and service for VLF here. The Strada joins the VLF Tennis as the brand’s second model in India.
The Open Question
Here’s where it gets interesting. Auto industry coverage of the launch flags this directly as unclear. Whether the Strada is assembled in Kolhapur, the same way the Tennis reportedly was.
This means the scooter may arrive in India as a fully built unit from China. Or it may go through local assembly in Kolhapur first. As of the Strada’s launch, this hasn’t been clearly confirmed either way.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just trivia. Local assembly can affect:
- Import duties and final pricing. Fully imported two-wheelers typically carry higher duties than locally assembled ones.
- Service and parts availability. A locally assembled scooter often means faster access to spares.
- How the scooter qualifies under India’s EV policies, some of which favor local manufacturing or assembly.
For Kolhapur specifically, confirmed local assembly would mean real local jobs and activity tied to this launch. Not just a sales office.
What We Do Know About MotoHaus
MotoHaus brought VLF to India back in 2024. It has run out of Kolhapur since. The Strada is their second VLF launch, following the Tennis, which this new model directly replaces.
The VLF Strada: Quick Specs
While we wait on the assembly question, here’s what’s fully confirmed about the scooter itself.
| Detail | VLF Strada City | VLF Strada Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹1,19,999 | ₹1,55,500 |
| Battery | 2.16 kWh, removable | 2x 2.16 kWh (4.32 kWh), removable |
| Claimed IDC Range | 130 km | 250 km |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Motor | 4.8 kW peak, BLDC hub | Same |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 3 hours | 6 hours |
| Kerb Weight | 98 kg | Higher, due to dual battery |
Both variants share the same motor, top speed, and overall design. They differ mainly in battery size and range.
We’ll Update This As It’s Confirmed
If MotoHaus or VLF confirms local Kolhapur assembly for the Strada, this page will get that update. For now, treat this as a genuinely open question. Not a settled fact either way.
Finally
The VLF Strada’s maker, MotoHaus, calls Kolhapur home. Whether the scooter itself is assembled there remains an open question right now. Even in dedicated auto industry coverage. What’s fully confirmed is the pricing, range, and specs. These put it in direct competition with the TVS iQube, Ather Konarc, and Vida VX2 Go, all around the same price.
FAQs
Yes, this is confirmed. MotoHaus is based in Kolhapur and handles VLF’s sales and service across India.
This hasn’t been clearly confirmed yet. It’s been directly flagged as an open question in auto industry coverage of the launch.
₹1,19,999 for the City variant, and ₹1,55,500 for the Max variant, both ex-showroom.
130 km claimed IDC range for the City variant, and up to 250 km for the Max variant, with its dual battery pack.
