Hero Electric has always been the pioneer of electric scooters within the space of Indian two-wheelers, introducing a line of eco-friendly vehicles that befit the requirement for urban commutation. Among the popular models in their lineup, the Hero Electric Optima, Photon, and Nyx have emerged as wide choices for their singular feature set, performance, and economy.
In this post, we will elaborate on the detailed specifications, features, prices, and other key factors concerning these three variants.
Hero Electric Optima – Specifications and Features
Price Range: ₹ 1.11 Lakh – ₹ 1.35 Lakh
Powertrain: The Optima gets a BLDC motor with 1900 W of power. Reliability at work is always expected to get translated onto the go hence making it a daily commute partner.
Safety Features : Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Halogen Bulb Turn Signals, Side Stand Alarm, and CBS Brake Assist.
Dimensions and Weight: The Hero Electric Optima enjoys a kerb weight of 102 kg along with a ground clearance of 165 mm. The former makes the scooter light-weighted and easy to operate.
Comfort and Convenience: The Optima gets under-seat storage, dual riding modes, a front storage box, a USB charger port, digital instrument console, and a side stand indicator add up to the comfort and convenience of the rider.
Suspension and Frame: Underbone frame scooter with telescoping suspension for front and rear, mated to 90/90 – 12 alloy wheels.
Competitors: Key rivals are Ather 450S, TVS iQube Electric, Ola S1 series, Bajaj Chetak and Bounce Infinity E1.
Hero Electric Photon Specifications and Features
Price Range: ₹ 96,153
Powertrain: Mechanically, the Photon gets its power from a hub motor developing an optimum output of 1800 W and is ideal for a good balance between performance and efficiency in intra-urban journeys.
Safety Features: The Photon also comes equipped with safety features like the Optima, which includes Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, and CBS Brake Assist.
Dimension and Weight: The seat height of the scooter is 768 mm while the kerb weight is 87 kg. The displacement cube for its length, width and height are 1970 mm, 745 mm and 1145 mm accordingly. It has 130 mm ground clearance.
Comfort and Convenience: The Photon gets front storage, under-seat storage, a USB charger port and a digital instrument console to provide comfort in the ride.
Suspension and Frame: Photon is built around a high-strength steel chassis. The suspension is via telescopic suspension up front and alloy wheels shod with 10 x 3 inch tyres.
Competition: Hero Electric Optima, Ola S1 series, Bajaj Chetak and Ather 450S are some of the key rivals.
Hero Electric Nyx Specifications and Features
Price in India: ₹ 76,754 – ₹ 90,261
Powertrain: The Nyx is utility and urban commuting-oriented, with power output between 600 W and 1300 W, variant-dependent.
Weight and Dimensions: The ground clearance reaches 141 mm. The exact details on weight and seat height are not available, but the scooter is constructed to provide practicality and ease of use.
Convenience and Comfort: The other major highlights of Nyx are the self-start, digital console, and telescoping suspension, hence it is comfortable and easy to use.
Suspension and Frame: Telescopic suspension with 90/90-12 tires have been fitted for the front as well as the rear for a smooth drive.
Rivals: This model has to face the challenge of quite several recent models such as Ola S1 series, AMO Electric Jaunty-3W, Okinawa Praise Pro, and Kinetic Green Zing.
Conclusion
Hero Electric has an extensive portfolio of electric scooters that can fit the customer requirements, whether to daily commute or utility-focused. These models include Optima, Photon, and Nyx-intended for varied customer needs and differing levels of power and comfort at different price points.
Ecologically fitted by design, with reliable performance, Hero Electric bikes still remain in demand during these growing times of electric vehicles.