Hero Electric Optima CX

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Hero Optima CX is an electric scooter from Hero electric. Hero optima cx looks similar to the HX version in terms of styling. The sleek design is accompanied by features such as a halogen headlight.

The company offers a compact lightweight electric scooter that is not very expensive and is a low-speed electric scooter. Other than this is easy to operate. The Hero Electric Optima CX is the perfect choice for the first-time rider, college goer, and the elderly.

Additional features

• Digital Instrument
• Cruise Control
• Walk Assist
• Remote Lock with Anti-Theft Alarm
• USB charging port
• Reverse Mode

Colour options

Hero Electric Optima CX is available in four attractive colors which are

• BLUE
• GREY
• WHITE
• RED

Display and Connectivity System

Hero Electric Optima CX gets an aggressively styled LED headlamp, Tail lamp, and turn indicators. It has a digital Odometer, Speedometer, Tachometer, and regenerative braking system. Also, it has an LED bulb headlight, a bulb front signal light, a front storage box, and a low-battery indicator.

It also gets an under-seat storage space and a front storage box. Moreover, there are many more features like Bag Hook, Round Charging Point, Glove Box, Bold Styling, and an Aerodynamic body design.

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

For a pleasant ride, Hero Electric Optima CX rides on a Telescopic fork in front and a dual shock absorber in the back. The anchoring duties are handled by drum brakes on both sides. Also, it has Alloy wheels with tubeless tires.

Battery, Range, and Motor

Hero Electric Optima CX Scooter has a 550 Watt BLDC hub motor with a peak power of 1.2 KW. It is connected to a 52.2v, 30 Ah lithium Ferro Phosphate battery pack which takes roughly 4-5 hours to fully charge. The top speed of the scooter is limited to 45 kmph, and its full-battery range is claimed to be around 80-85 kmph. 

Rivals

• HERO ELECTRIC NYX (Rs. 77,715 EX-Showroom prices)
• BOUNCE INFINITY E1 (Rs. 45,000 EX-Showroom prices)
• TECHO ELECTRA EMERGE (Rs. 73,079 EX-Showroom prices)
• AMPERE MAGNUS EX (Rs. 77,249 EX-Showroom prices)
• HERO ELECTRIC PHOTON HX (Rs. 80,790 EX-Showroom prices)

Warranties

Hero Electric Optima CX gives you 3 years of Vehicle Warranty, 3 years of battery warranty, and 36 months/30,000 km of Motor warranty (whichever is earlier). Scooters usually run around 6000-8000 km a year, so chances are they won't need a replacement for another 6-7 years.

Subsidy and Tax Examination on Hero Electric

The Hero Electric Optima CX two-wheeler electric scooter is eligible for the FAME II subsidy scheme as it offers a range of up to 80 km and a top speed of up to 45 km. The initial subsidy amounted to 10,000 per kWh and was capped at 20 % of the cost of the vehicle. In 2021 the government has revised the subsidy available to improve the rate of adoption of EVs, which had been relatively low till then.

License and Registration

You do need a license and Registration in India to ride this 550-watt-powered electric scooter with a range of up to 45 km. When an electric two-wheeler has a power output of fewer than 250 watts and a top speed no greater than 25 kmph it is not required for license and registration. Because it is classified as an electric bicycle or electric bike. But for hero optima cx, you need registration & license to ride it.