Key Highlights
- Optima CX5.0, CX2.0, and NFX CX5.0 launched with German ECU tech
- 1.9kWh battery in all models
- Price starts at Rs. 85,000
Hero is emerging as one of the most powerful players in the EV market in India. The company has now introduced three new electric scooters in the country. The latest model are primarily the upgraded version of the existing Optima and NYX electric scooters. The newly launched Hero elecric scooters in India are called the Otima CX5.0 (Dual battery), Optima CX2.0 (Single Battery), and NYX CX5.0 (Dual Battery) starting at Rs. 85,000. Here’s everything we need to know of the latest Hero electric scooters:
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Updated Hero Optima CX5.0, Optima CX2.0, And NYX CX5.0 Powertrain, Features
| Model | Optimia CX5.0 | Optima CX2.0 | NFX CX5.0 |
| Motor | 1.9kW | 1.9kW | 1.9kW |
| Battery | 3kWh | 2kWh | 3kWh |
| Range | 113km | 89 | 113 |
| Top Speed | 55kmph | 48kmph | 55kmph |
Hero has revealed that the new range of electric scooters are packed with Japanese-motor technolgy, hibernating battery technology, and German ICU technolgy that will ensure smooth and comfortable rides. Also, the Hero used a dynamic synchronized powertrain to optimize the performance delivery with the Optima CX5.0, Optima 2X5.0, and NYX5.0.
However, the powertrain is not entirely changed on all three elctric scooters. Its primairily the addition of new features along with battery and powertrain optimization. Speaking of which, the latest Hero Optima CX5.0 features a 3kWh battery unit. This variant gets its power from a 1.9 kW motor and delivers a top speed of 55 kmph. The range delivered by the Optima CX5.0 is 113km per charge.
On the other hand, the Optima CX2.0 (single battery) variant gets a 2kWh battery unit. The motor capacity here is same as the Optima CX5.0, i.e., 1.9kW. This model can attain a top spped of 48 kmph and offer a range of up to 89 km on a single charge.
Lastly, the NYX CX5.0 also gets the same 1.9kW electric motor. This model is also packed with dual LFP battery module as the Optima CX5.0 (3kWh capacity). The riding range and top speed offered by the NFX CX5.0 is 113 km per charge and 55kmph respectively. Battery charging time is around 3 hours as per the company.
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Hero Optima CX5.0, Optima CX2.0, And NFX CX5.0 Price In India
The latest Hero Electric Comfort and City speed scooters have been announced between Rs. 85,000- Rs. 95,000 and Rs. 1,05,000-Rs. 1,30,000 respectively. Color options introduced for the Optima CX5.0 and the Optima CX2.0 are Dark Matte Blue and Charcoal Black, while the NYX electric scooter has been launched in Charcoal Black and Pearl White shades.
