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Hero Electric Optima

The Hero Electric Optima is a budget-friendly electric scooter built for simple, everyday city commuting. It stands out with its lightweight design and dual-battery option offering up to 140 km claimed range, making it appealing for cost-conscious users. The upright seating and easy handling improve daily usability, while its basic braking setup and minimal tech highlight its no-frills approach. Overall, the Optima is aimed at riders looking for affordable, low-maintenance electric mobility for short urban trips.

Hero Electric Optima Latest Update

Last Updated on 5th Apr'25: The Hero Electric Optima is a straightforward electric scooter offered in two versions: the Optima CX 2.0 and the Optima CX 5.0. While the Optima electric scooter itself has not received any recent updates, Hero MotoCorp, a separate entity, has recently launched the Hero Xtreme 250R motorcycle.

The Hero Electric Optima is a minimalist electric scooter, is available in two variants namely the Optima CX 2.0 and the Optima CX 5.0. While the Optima remains unchanged, Hero MotoCorp has recently unveiled an updated version of the Mavrick 440 at EICMA 2024. The updated Mavrick 440 features upgraded USD front forks and a TFT display, taking it at par with the feature set of its Harley-Davidson X440 sibling.

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Optima Highlights

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Battery Capacity2, 3 kWh

Charging Time4.5 Hours, 6 Hours 50 min

Range89-135 km

Kerb Weight93 kg

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On Target Mass-market electric that balances practicality, decent range, and affordability for everyday urban commuting.

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What We Like Smooth ride, practical design, usable range, comfortable seating, good value.

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What We Don’t Like Conservative styling, average performance, basic features, slow charging.

Battery Capacity

2 kWh

In 1 Variant

3 kWh

In 1 Variant

Battery Capacity by Variants

Battery Capacity of Optima Competitors

Model	Battery Capacity (kWh)
Chetak	3 kWh, 3.5 kWh
PraisePro	3.3 kWh
iQube Electric	2.2 kWh, 3.1 kWh, 3.5 kWh, 5.3 kWh
Infinity E1	1.9 kWh, 2.5 kWh
Epluto 7G	2.5 kWh, 3 kWh, 3.5 kWh
Magnus	2.3 kWh, 3 kWh
XGT CAT 2.0	2.232 kWh, 3.6 kWh
450X	2.9 kWh, 3.7 kWh
C12	2 kWh, 2.7 kWh, 3.2 kWh
S1 Pro Gen 3	3 kWh, 4 kWh, 5.2 kWh

Charging Time

4.5 Hours

In 1 Variant

6 Hours 50 min

In 1 Variant

Charging Time by Variants

Charging Time of Optima Competitors

Model	Charging Time
Chetak	(0 - 80%) 3 Hours, (0 - 80%) 3 Hours 25 mins
PraisePro	2 - 3 Hours
iQube Electric	(0-80%) 2 Hours 45 Mins, (0-80%) 3 Hours, (0-80%) 4 Hours 18 Mins, (0-80%) 4 Hours 30 Mins
Infinity E1	4 Hours
Epluto 7G	4 Hours, 6 Hours
Magnus	5-6 Hours
XGT CAT 2.0	3 Hours 50 min, 4-5 Hours
450X	3 Hours (0-80%), 4 Hours & 30 Min (0-80%)
C12	4.3 Hours, 5 Hours, 6 - 7 Hours
S1 Pro Gen 3	4 Hours 50 min (0-80%), 7 Hours (0-80%), 7 Hours 15 min (0-80%)

Range

135 km

In 1 Variant

89 km

In 1 Variant

Range by Variants

Range of Optima Competitors

Model	Range (km)
Chetak	127 km, 153 km, 155 km
PraisePro	88 km
iQube Electric	121 km, 145 km, 212 km, 94 km
Infinity E1	100 km, 70 km
Epluto 7G	120 km, 150 km
Magnus	118 km, 142 km
XGT CAT 2.0	140 km, 95 km
450X	126 km, 161 km
C12	123 km, 135 km, 85 km
S1 Pro Gen 3	176 km, 242 km, 320 km

Kerb Weight

93 kg

Optima's 93 kg Kerb Weight is about 17% lower than the segment average of 110.72 kg.

Kerb Weight of Optima Competitors

Model	Kerb Weight (kg)
iQube Electric	110 kg, 116.8 kg, 118.6 kg, 119.1 kg, 132 kg
Infinity E1	94 kg
Epluto 7G	76 kg
Magnus	108 kg
450X	108 kg, 111.6 kg
S1 Pro Gen 3	109 kg, 113 kg, 116 kg, 118 kg

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Expert Verdict on Optima

4.0

Expert Rating

The Hero Electric Optima focuses on delivering maximum efficiency and low running costs in real-world conditions. Its smooth electric drive, comfortable suspension, and flexible battery setup make it well-suited for regular city commutes. However, the lack of advanced features and basic braking hardware limit its appeal for premium buyers. If your priority is dependable, economical daily transport over outright performance, the Optima remains a strong value pick.

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Overall User Rating:

3.7/5

(75)

Pros & Cons of Optima

What we admire in this scooter

Design has a wide appeal owing to conventional styling

Gets Telescopic Forks and Alloy Wheels

Quite well priced as compared to some of the rivals

What could have been better

Ride quality could have been better

Some owners have reported niggles with electricals

Hero Electric Optima

3.7

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Hero Electric Optima Competitors

Models	Battery Capacity	Charging Time	Battery Warranty	Range	Under seat storage	Seat height
Hero Electric Optima ₹83.30 - ₹1.24 Lakh*	1 - 3 kWh	4.5 Hours	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	50 - 165 km	-	-
TVS iQube Electric ₹1.11 - ₹1.62 Lakh*	2 - 5 kWh	(0-80%) 4 Hours 18 Mins	3 Years/50000 kms	94 - 212 km	30-32 L	770 mm
Ather 450X ₹1.50 - ₹1.75 Lakh*	3 - 4 kWh	4 Hours & 30 Min (0-80%)	Battery Warranty - 3 Years/30000 kms. Motor warranty 3 Years/30000 kms. Charger Warranty - 3 Years	126 - 161 km	22 L	780 mm
Bajaj Chetak ₹99.61 - ₹1.35 Lakh*	3 - 4 kWh	(0 - 80%) 3 Hours	3 Years/50000 Kms	95 - 155 km	21-35 L	0 mm
Ola Electric S1 Pro Gen 3 ₹1.04 - ₹1.65 Lakh*	3 - 5 kWh	4 Hours 50 min (0-80%)	Vehicle warranty - 3 Years/40000 Kms Battery Warranty - 3 Years/50000 Kms	176 - 320 km	34 L	791 mm
Okinawa PraisePro ₹84.44 K*	3 kWh	2 - 3 Hours	Battery warranty - 3 Years Motor warranty - 3 Years	88 km	-	800 mm
Ampere Magnus ₹87.00 - ₹100.00 K*	2 kWh	5-6 Hours	Vehicle warranty - 3 Years/ 30000 Kms. Battery warranty - 5 Years/75000 Kms	118 - 121 km	22 L	780 mm
Komaki XGT CAT 2.0 ₹1.02 - ₹1.14 Lakh*	3.6 kWh	3 Hours 50 min	1 Years Battery Warranty & 1 Years Motor Warranty	140 km	-	-
PURE EV Epluto 7G ₹97.50 - ₹1.18 Lakh*	3.5 kWh	6 Hours	-	150 km	-	-
BGauss C12 ₹99.99 - ₹1.25 Lakh*	3.2 kWh	6 - 7 Hours	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	135 km	23 L	765 mm
Bounce Infinity E1 ₹1.16 - ₹1.26 Lakh*	1.9 kWh	4 Hours	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	70 km	12 L	780 mm

Optima Owner Reviews

3.7

Based on 75 Ratings, 36 Reviews

4.3

Maintenance Cost

4.3

Safety

4.1

Mileage

3.9

Performance

3.7

Features

3.7

Design

3.6

Comfort

3.5

Reliability & Maintenance

3.5

Mileage & Performance

4.3

Maintenance Cost

4.3

Safety

4.1

Mileage

3.9

Performance

3.7

Features

3.7

Design

3.6

Comfort

3.5

Reliability & Maintenance

3.5

Mileage & Performance

4.3

Maintenance Cost

4.3

Safety

4.1

Mileage

3.9

Performance

3.7

Features

3.7

Design

3.6

Comfort

3.5

Reliability & Maintenance

3.5

Mileage & Performance

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Priyanshu

4.2

4 days ago

Family Favorite

This is one of the best scooters available under its budget. Compared to other scooters, it proves to be very practical and useful for family use. I highly recommend it to everyone. It’s also beautiful in design, and I really like it!

Meena Devi

3.4

1 Mar 2026

Hot Deal

This is the best electric scooter. Everyone should buy it quickly because the offer is available for a limited time. Hurry up and grab it!

Prince Maurya

3.8

25 Jun 2025

Average Design and Maintenance

One time charge give 100 kms range. It gives 45 kmph maximum speed. It takes 6 hour to full charge. It has very low maintenance. Colour design is ok. Battery is good.

Abhijit Sarkar

3.0

6 May 2025

Good battery backup, reliable motor but body built quality is poor. Overall service is good.Need to develop body built quality and service center, as well as spare parts availability.

Rajkumar Sharma

5.0

27 Apr 2025

I think positive response if I successfully receive delivery at home without any problem it will be my pleasure.

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Optima Range

Range Report

135 km

Certified Range

Insufficient Data

User Reported Range

6 Hours 50 min

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Hero Electric Optima Question & Answers

Is Hero optima a non registered vehicle ?

Answer by 91Wheels Expert

3 years ago

Yes. Hero Electric Optima is a non registration vehicle.You need no license or registration in India for scooters that have their top speed capped at 25km per hour or have a motor of 250W or lower. However, the Hero Electric Optima E5 comes with a 550 - 1200 W motor and offers a max speed of 42 km/h