Hero Electric has teased a new electric
scooter ahead of its debut at Auto Expo 2020. The company has remained
tight-lipped about any further details, although the teaser image does show
apron-mounted LED headlight and LED DRLs.
The headlight layout features a three-pod
layout with a sharp design. The front blinkers are not visible, although the
function could be integrated into the DRLs near the handlebar. Other features
could include a digital instrument cluster and a USB-charger. Bluetooth-enabled
instrument clusters are getting common, and we won’t be surprised to see the
feature on the new Hero Electric scooter.
Apart from the electric scooter that is
visible in the teaser image, Hero Electric is also likely to unveil its first
motorcycle. The electric motorcycle was spotted just days ago, revealing
several details about the ergonomics and hardware specifications.
As seen in the spy images, the upcoming
Hero Electric motorcycle will be placed in the roadster category. Thus, the
vehicle will feature upright, city-friendly ergonomics. The hardware
specification is on the premium side, and the vehicle will use inverter
telescopic forks and a mono-shock at the front and the back respectively to
perform the shock absorption tasks. Braking setup, as seen in the spy
photographs, will include petal-type discs at the front and the back. The
brake-oil reservoirs on the handlebar confirm disc brakes on both wheels.
The new Hero Electric motorcycle may also
get full-LED lighting and a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster – features
that are already available on its rival, the Revolt RV-series. The engine
specifications and performance, too, should be at par with the Revolt
RV-series. Reports say that the motorcycle will boast a top speed of 80 km/h
and a range of 120 km.
We may also see more models
(production-ready and concepts) from the electric two-wheeler manufacturer at
the biennial motoring event in Noida, Delhi-NCR. All products will be
manufactured at the company’s facility in Ludhiana, Punjab that boasts an
annual production capacity of 100,000 units. They will be sold via Hero
Electric’s comprehensive dealer network.