Hero Electric, the country’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, unveiled as many as four of its global products in India, at Auto Expo 2018. The company plans to launch these products in a phased manner. The company also launched ‘10 Years Ahead’ campaign to mark 10 years of manufacturing electric two wheelers. Over the past decade, Hero Electric has launched 15 electric two wheelers in India. With 65% share of the country’s electric two wheeler market, Hero Electric leads India’s electric mobility revolution.Commenting on the unveiling, Naveen Munjal, Managing Director, Hero Electric said,
We are proud to showcase our new range of electric two-wheelers, which have been especially designed for the aspirational Indian. The AXLHE-20, HE-19, HE-18 and HE-17 are high speed e-bikes that promise the perfect blend of performance and efficiency. On the other hand, A2B Blake, A2B Kroemer-MTB, A2B Speed and Kuo Boost are premium electric bicycles that cater to upwardly mobile youth who value adventure and fitness.
Given below products are parts of Hero Electric’s plan to double sales every year over the next five years. The company will add to its current manufacturing capacity by setting up multiple plants in that time period.
AXLHE-20
Hero Electric’s upcoming high-speed e-scooter, codenamed AXLHE-20, is powered by a 4,000 Watt motor that produces peak power of 6,000 Watts. The e-bike can reach a top speed of 85 kilometers per hour and has a range of up to 110 kilometers on a single charge.
The lithium ion battery on the e-bike can get fully charged from empty in around four hours. It also features regenerative braking, which improves its performance.
HE-19
The HE-19 e-scooter is powered by a 2500 Watt motor that delivers peak power of 4500 watts. It has a top speed of 75 kilometers per hour and a range of 60 kilometers per charge. HE-19 is equipped with a lithium ion battery that gets completely charged in four hours. It has an advanced LCD instrument cluster and disc brakes on both wheels.
HE-18
Hero Electric’s HE-18 e-bike is powered by a 1500 watt motor that gives out peak power of 2000 watts. It is equipped with a 60 volt lithium ion battery that gives it a top speed of 55 kilometers per hour and a range of 70 kilometers on a single charge. HE-18 has automatic LED headlights, a USB port with power indicator. The vehicle also comes with cruise control, smart connectivity and front and rear disc brakes.
HE-17
The HE-17 e-bike comes with a 2000 watt motor that is powered by a 60 volt lithium ion battery that gives it a range of 70 kilometers per charge. The vehicle has a speed cruise switch, three speed selection modes and a USB port on its handlebar.
It also comes equipped with an advanced LCD instrument cluster.
By: Farhan Kashif