TVS Motor Company and Indian wearables brand Noise have teamed up to launch what they’re calling the country’s first EV-smartwatch integration, aimed specifically at boosting the connected experience for riders of the TVS iQube electric scooter.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what the product is, what it offers, and how it works.
What is the TVS-Noise EV Smartwatch?
- It’s a specially co-developed smartwatch made by Noise, but customized for connectivity with the iQube scooter.
- Being “Made-in-India,” it is intended as part of the growing ecosystem of EV accessories and smart mobility tools.
Key Features & Integration with iQube
This smartwatch does much more than just tell time. It acts as a mobility companion with EV-specific data and alerts. Some of its capabilities are:
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Status Monitoring | Shows whether the scooter is locked, unlocked, in motion, charging, or fully charged. |
| State of Charge (SoC) and Battery Alerts | Displays battery percentage; provides alerts (for example, when battery is low or charging has completed). |
| Distance To Empty (DTE) | Indicates approx. remaining range under present conditions. |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Monitors tyre pressure and alerts when needed. |
| Charging Progress | Tracks how far charging has progressed, notifies when fully charged. |
| Tow/Theft Alert, Crash/Fall Detection | Detects if the scooter is being moved without authorization (tow/theft) and notifies; also detects falls/crashes. |
| Geofence Notifications | Let’s users set geographical boundaries and send alerts if the scooter crosses them. |
| Low/Full Charge Alerts, Visual Safety Cues | Alerts for battery extremes and visual cues (e.g., color coding) for safety (e.g., tyre pressure, battery health) so that the rider can notice without too much distraction. |
Besides these EV-related features, it also includes the standard smartwatch fare:
- 100+ sports modes.
- Health tracking (heart rate, SpO₂, sleep, stress, breathing exercises).
- IP68 water resistance.
- A 1.78-inch touch display, with always-on display & wrist wake, plus custom TVS-themed watch faces that show battery level, range, etc.
Price, Availability & Bundles
- The TVS-Noise EV Smartwatch is being introduced at an **introductory price of Rs 2,999.
- It will be exclusively available through the official TVS iQube website and also via Noise’s own channels.
- A complimentary 12-month Noise Gold subscription is included with purchase.
Significance & Strategy
- This move marks a step toward connecting vehicles and wearables more deeply. The idea is to reduce dependency on phones for basic EV-status updates and enhance safety by putting critical information right on the rider’s wrist.
- TVS iQube has already achieved over 650,000 sales in India. That gives a large installed base that might be interested in such connectivity upgrades.
- The use of secure APIs and user permissions has been emphasized to ensure rider data is kept private and secure.
Possible Drawbacks & Things to Consider
- As with many smartwatch-based integrations, battery life will depend heavily on usage—how often EV features are used, notifications, etc. While features like always-on display and frequent updates are useful, they tend to drain the battery faster. The official claim is about 7 days of typical usage.
- The reach of the integration depends on how well the watch synchronizes with different models of iQube (since tyre-pressure monitoring may vary, geofence features might require particular firmware, etc.).
- Price is modest, but whether the experience lives up to expectations (notifications being timely, reliability of sensors) will determine customer reception.