If you too are troubled by the rising prices of petrol and are thinking that now riding a bike is overshadowing the pocket, then be happy. Hero Motocorp is now about to bring its best-selling bike Hero Splendor Electric in a new avatar. This bike is going to revolutionize the budget electric segment in the Indian market. It is reported that the company is set to launch it in the year 2027, with an estimated price of close ₹99,000.
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Electric avatar
The name of Hero Splendor has become a symbol of trust. This bike has been the choice of every household not only in cities but also in villages. Now its electric version is coming, which will run from the battery instead of the petrol engine. This bike will not only save expenses on fuel, but the maintenance cost will also be much lower.
The company has been working on this project at the Technology Center (CIT) in Jaipur, Rajasthan for the last two years. According to internal sources, the codename of this project is placed “AEDA”. Hero aims to bring annual sales of this electric model to two lakh units. That is, the company wants to make it the best selling electric bike in the country.
Safety
Safety features such as king system) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) are given. All these features help in sudden brakes or keeping the car under control on Slippery Road.In addition, features such as seat belt reminders, high mount stop lamps, and child safety locks in the car are also given standard.
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Design and Performance
Talking about design and performance, although the company has not yet officially shared any information, according to leaked reports, the look of Hero Splendor Electric will be largely like the petrol version, so that the identity of the old Splendor remains. The only difference will be that it will be given a powerful electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack, which will give long range and smooth performance.
It is estimated that this bike can give a range of 100 to 120 kilometers once charged. Also, it can be equipped with fast charging technology, so that it will be fully charged in just a few hours.