The demand for electric scooters and bikes is increasing day by day in the Indian automobile market due to their low operating costs. Many Indian electric vehicle manufacturers are venturing into the electric vehicle segment. Hero Motors has also launched its electric scooter in different variants – Hero Optima CX & Hero Optima CX ER. These two versions come with two different battery packs, providing different ranges and features.

The Optima CX comes with a single battery pack, providing a range of 82 kilometers, while the CX ER, an E-scooter with a dual battery pack, offers a range of 140 kilometers on a single charge. The weight of the single battery pack is 72.5 kg, and the dual battery pack is 83 kg. Both versions have a top speed of 42-45 km/h, with some improvement in speed compared to the HX model.

The Hero Electric Optima offers a range of features such as cruise control, walk assist, reverse mode, digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, LED headlamp, and anti-theft alarm. It also comes with 12-inch wheels and a ground clearance of 140mm, with the CX weighing 82 kg and the CX ER weighing 93 kg due to the dual battery setup.

The price of Hero Electric Optima ranges from Rs 67,190 to Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), with an on-road price of Rs 1,10,753. Banks offer a loan at a 9.7% annual interest rate, with a loan amount of Rs 99,753, and a down payment of Rs 11,000. Additionally, customers will have to pay an EMI of Rs 3,205 per month for the next 3 years.

Hero Electric Optima offers an affordable, eco-friendly, and efficient mode of transportation for the Indian market, catering to the increasing demand for electric vehicles.

Hero Optima CX
Hero Optima CX

Summery:

– The demand for electric scooters and bikes is increasing in the Indian automobile market due to their low cost.
– Hero Motors has launched the Hero Electric Optima in two variants: Hero Optima CX and Hero Optima CX ER, with different battery packs and ranges.
– The CX variant offers a range of 82km, while the CX ER variant offers a range of 140km.
– Both variants have a top speed of 42-45 km/h and come with various features such as cruise control, walk assist, reverse mode, digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, LED headlamp, and anti-theft alarm.
– Both variants have 12-inch wheels and a ground clearance of 140mm.
– The price of the Hero Electric Optima ranges from Rs 67,190 to Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), with the option of a loan at a 9.7% annual interest rate.

Sonu Roy is originally a resident of Samastipur district of Bihar, has been working as a writer in digital journalism for the last 4 years. In his career of 4 years, he has good experience from politics, automobile, motivation, sports to technology field.