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Hero Electric has launched the new and updated Optima CX5.0 (Dual Battery), Optima CX2.0 (Single Battery), and NYX (Dual Battery) electric scooters. While the changes are not major, they are enough to keep the models, which have proved to be one of the most popular in the Indian market still relevant against costlier and more advanced e-scooters from other automakers.
Speaking at the launch event, Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, "Our diverse portfolio has been offering a powerful value proposition catering to varied mobility requirements of the discerning Indian consumer. Our core philosophy has been designing bikes that are safe and super-efficient. The extensive feedback from our 6 lac bikes over 15 years has helped us design our new range of power trains that converts almost every drop of battery power into useful km. The secret lies in a super-intelligent close-loop sync system that senses in real-time, every little variation in the load and road condition to deliver just the right amount of energy without any wastage."
The new range of electric scooters boasts cutting-edge Japanese motor technology for a smoother ride and German ECU technology for unparalleled precision performance, built to withstand varied Indian weather conditions, even in the most remote areas. Our top-of-the-line models come with innovative features like an ‘hibernating battery technology’ and ‘dynamically synchronized powertrain’. The scooters also comes with improved vehicular diagnostics through the built-in software, including remote maintenance, ultimate battery life protection, and increased charging efficiency.
Commenting on the launch of the new scooters, Naveen Munjal, MD, Hero Electric, said, “After 15 years of unwavering commitment towards building India's electric vehicle ecosystem, we are fully dedicated to realizing the country's electric mobility mission. Our continuous efforts are focused on bringing this vision to life sooner rather than later. Each of our products has undergone an exhaustive R&D process with a primary focus on ensuring customer safety. In tandem with this, we have also worked closely with our partners to cater to the surging demand for EVs in the country. As a result, we are proud to announce that we are all set to roll out over 1 million vehicles annually from our manufacturing units."
The new Hero Electric NYX CX5.0 comes with a 1.9kW motor paired with a 3kWh battery pack. This allows the scooter to have a single charge range of 113km (claimed) and a top speed of 48kmph. The Optima CX5.0 uses a 3kWh battery which powers the 1.9kW motor. The OptimaCX2.0 uses a 2kWh battery pack which powers a 1.9kW motor, giving it a range of 89km per charge and a top speed of 48kmph.
The newly launched Optima CX5.0 available in Dark Matt Blue and Matt Maroon and Optima CX.20 will be available in Dark Matt Blue and Charcoal Black color schemes available at our dealership, Pan-India. Whereas, NYX will be available in Charcoal Black and Pearl White colors. Hero Electric Comfort and City speed scooters will be priced between Rs 85,000 to Rs 95,000 and Rs 1,05,000 to Rs 1,30,000 respectively.
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