Hero Electric has so far released a series of electric scooters in India. In this sequence, Hero Electric will soon upgrade the Optima CX series for 2022. Whose specifications, features and other details have been leaked. It will be offered in two variants – CX and CX ER (Extended Range).
The current Optima CX price on Hero Electric’s official website has been kept at Rs 62,190, as per Delhi ex-showroom. In such a situation, it is expected that the price of the upcoming two variants of Optima CX, CX and CX ER e-scooter, can be around the Optima HX range.
what will be the specialty
A single battery pack will be given in the earlier CX brand. While the CX ER variant is expected to get a double battery pack. The 2022 Hero Optima CX will be an updated version of the Optima HX, but with variations. The Optima CX is expected to be 25 percent more powerful than the previous model. In addition, the power of the electric motor will be 10 percent higher than before and will result in higher speeds.
Battery and Specifications
The Optima Series features a large 52.2 Volt, 30 A Lithium Ferro Phosphate battery pack. The base CX variant gets a single unit, which gives a range of 82 km, while the CX ER will be offered with dual batteries. Which can give a range of 140 km on a single charge. The 2022 Hero Optima CX and CX ER electric scooter battery pack will deliver 550W of power, allowing for a top speed of 45kmph. It produces a peak output of 1.6 bhp with a 1.2kW battery.
Will charge in 4 to 5 hours
The braking has also been strengthened by 30 percent to compensate for the better performance. The charging time for both the variants will be around 4-5 hours as the CX ER will come with a robust dual charger setup. There is no other difference between both the variants as both come with similar features.
Features
Talking about the features of Hero Optima CX and CX ER electric scooter, both the variants will get features like cruise control, walk assist, reverse mode, a digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, LED headlamps and an anti-theft alarm with remote .
In addition, the e-scooter rides on 12-inch wheels mated to Continental’s 90/90 section tubeless tyres. It gets a ground clearance of 140mm. While the Optima CX weighs 82kg, the Optima CX ER weighs a little over 93kg due to the extra battery pack.
cost
The Optima CX series may cost a bit more than the Optima HX series. Expected to be in the range of Rs.60,000 to Rs.70,000 (both prices ex-showroom). Both the variants of Optima CX will come in three color options – Blue, Gray and White.