Hero Electric Optima HX

How is the design of Hero Electric Optima?

The Hero Electric Optima is an unconventional electric scooter that is offered in good red matte paint. The plastic material used in the body is of good quality. The overall design of the scooter is sleek and simple yet quirky. There is a digital console with lots of chrome surrounding it. The console displays battery voltage, speed, battery level, trip meter and an odometer. All four variants have a sleek design and broad comfortable seat. The electric scooter also has dual shock absorbers and telescopic forks at the rear and front respectively. It also has drum brakes. 

How does the Hero Electric Optima ride?

The hub motor of the E-scooter delivers a power of 550W and a maximum power of 1200W. The Optima delivers a peak power when starting from a standstill or climbing up a hill. It is comfortable to ride on city roads and has a top speed of 45 kmph. The weight of the Hero Electric Optima is 73 kgs and the battery range is 82 km. It is an easy ride a scooter that is quite peppy and smooth for short rides.    

How comfortable is Hero Electric Optima?

The Hero Electric Optima has a regular-sized seat for two people. The electric scooter contributes to a better environment with no or lesser emissions. The battery life is satisfactory for commuting on city roads. The motor warranty of Optima is 3 years. The kerb weight of the scooter is 73 kg which is less in comparison to other petrol scooters. The lightweight scooter is easy to drive in heavy traffic. 

How’s the tech?

The tech features in the Optima makes it a good pick for buyers who wish to commute on city roads. Riders do not need to register the scooter and thus make riding a bike hassle-free. Some of the tech features available in the Hero Electric Optima are Digital Odometer, electric start mechanism, LED headlamp, Digital Trip meter, start/stop button, Bulb tail light, bulb turn signal, digital speedometer, USB charging port, pass light, round charging point, and more. 

How’s is the battery life of Hero Electric Optima?

The Hero Electric Optima claims a range of 70 km. the instrument cluster makes it difficult to keep track of the distance travelled. It is a reliable electric scooter for short trips or local use. A fully charged battery will last between 2-4 years when maintained well. Factors like scooter usage, charging cycle, timely maintenance, charging source and riding conditions affect the battery life. The Optima takes a total of 4-5 hours to charge completely. The battery capacity of Optima is 0.96 kWh. The battery warranty offered is 1 year.

How is the performance of Hero Electric Optima?

When stuck in traffic, what matters most is how easily you get through it. The Optima gets through tight spaces easily due to its lightweight and perfectly proportionate size. The electric motor generates maximum power on the word ‘Go’, as soon as the traffic lights go green. The electric scooter is smooth and noise-free. No vibration lessens the commuting stress. But due to its lightweight body, the scooter feels unstable on uneven roads. The telescopic front suspension, dual springs, and box swing arm make the ride smooth. The scooter also has enough storage space to fit in a full-face helmet under the seat. 

Is the Hero Electric Optima a good value?

Some of the key features of the Hero Electric Optima that make it a good value for money are digital speedometer, fuel warning indicator, digital tachometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, low oil indicator, engine kill switch, pillion grab rail, pillion seat, low battery indicator, clock, digital trip meter type, USB and Pass Light.  The electric scooter is also affordable and the performance is quite impressive on city roads. Thus, it is a good value for money.