In India, the Hero Electric Optima LX is an electric scooter with a starting price of Rs 51,440 and goes up to Rs 67,440. The motor of the Hero Electric Optima LX produces 250 W of power. It has both front and rear drum brakes, resulting in a combined stopping system for both wheels. Here we give the extensive review of this hero electric optima LX.
The LX model offers two battery options: lead acid / VRLA and lithium-ion. These batteries are the reason of the price difference in both the variants. The top speed of both LX models is 25 kilometres per hour. The lead acid version is said to have a range of 50 kilometres per charge, while the lithium-ion version is said to have a range of 85 kilometres per charge.
The Optima LX does not require any registration, insurance and driving licence to ride this scooter because it is a slow-speed scooter.
hero electric optima lx specifications
Before telling you more about the real performance of the scooter, you must read the specifications of it. All the specifications are given below in different headings.
Engine and Transmission
| Motor Type | BLDC |
| Drive Type | Hub Motor |
| Motor Power | 250 W |
| Transmission | Automatic |
Battery and Charger
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Battery Capacity (Lithium Ion) | 51.2 V/30 Ah |
| Battery Capacity (Lead Acid) | 48V/20 Ah |
| Charger | Yes |
Wheels and Tires
| Wheel Size | 12 inches, front and rear |
| Wheels Type | Alloy |
| Tires | Tubeless |
Brakes
| Front Brake | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
| Braking System | Combi brake system |
Electricals
| Headlight | LED |
| Tail Light | Bulb |
| Turn Signal Lamp | Bulb |
| DRLs | yes |
hero optima lx ride
The ride of this scooter is good. With the help of good shock absorbs it provides good city rides. The seat is quiet long and wide which provide good space to sit for two people. For short rides you will enjoy the ride of this scooter.
hero optima lx top speed
Hero optima lx claimed top speed of 25 km/hr, but it goes upto 30 km/hr. This speed is good for the city rides. Hero does not provide any modes in it to enhance or restrict the power of the vehicle.
Hero projected this optima lx in slow speed segment, that is why the speed is limited to 25 kmph.
hero electric optima lx battery
The lead acid variant takes roughly eight hours to charge. The lithium-ion version, on the other hand, takes four to five hours to recharge completely.
Hero electric optima lx lithium powered with BLDC 250 watt motor. The Lead Acid battery variant provides 40 km range and Lithium Ion battery variant provides 65 km range in real world.
hero electric optima lx colors
This electric scooter comes in four stunning colors, which are given below:
- Grey
- Blue
- White
- Red
hero electric optima lx price
The ex-showroom price of hero optima lx (VRLA) is Rs 51,440 and for the Lithium Ion battery variant is Rs 67,440. Hero electric optima lx on road price is same as ex showroom because there is no need for registration and compulsion for insurance. If you still want to go for insurance then it costed you around Rs 1,000 for it.
hero electric optima lx warranty
Hero electric offers different warranty on different components of the electric scooter.
- motor – 3 years
- chassis – 3 years
- controller – 3 years
- battery – 3 years (lithium-ion)
- battery – 1 year (lead acid)
- charger – 3 years
warranties are changed as per the companies policies, do confirm it again before buying the scooter.
hero optima lx Pros and Cons
Pros.
- Good looks
- LED headlamp
- Fine range for city usage
- Ride Comfort
Cons.
- Quality of plastic
- No disc brakes
hero optima lx verdict
In my opinion, if you want a scooter to ride in a city or for commuting. You can go with it. With this hero electric scooter you will save a lot of money. It is also good for ladies and elderly people because it is lite weight and easy to handle.
In both the variants, I personally will prefer to go with lithium Ion battery option. This variant has 3 years battery warranty, long range, less time to charge and the lithium Ion battery has better life cycle than the other one.
If you want a high speed scooter with this same design and feel than you can read hero electric optima hx review.
F.A.Q. regarding hero optima lx
Ques – Does Hero Electric Optima LX need license?
Ans – No, this hero optima LX scooter don’t need licence, because it is a slow speed scooter.
Ques – Is Hero Optima LX battery removable?
Ans – Yes, batteries of this hero electric scooter is removable, if you want then you can also charge the batteries directly with the cable.
Ques – How much electricity does a hero electric optima LX scooter consume to charge?
Ans – Hero Optima LX Electric Scooter battery consumes 1.5 to 2 units of electricity for full charge.