Of autocar professional AccordingIndia’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp is preparing to take an important step in the electric vehicle market. The company is allegedly planning to launch half a dozen new EV models in the next 2-3 years, including a large range ranging from entry-level scooters to high-performance electric motorcycles. The most important of these will be a step to launch the electric version of the Splendor motorcycle in a long time, which is being developed under Kodename AEDA.
The report further states that this product is being developed in Hero’s CIT Facility in Jaipur. The company is preparing to launch it in 2027 and it is also reported that Hero’s target is a production of 2 lakh annual units. The company is also working on the Adza project, which will be 150cc and 250cc electric motorcycles for style-like and performance-centric buyers.
In the scooter segment, Hero has expanded its VIDA portfolio by incorporating the Vida V2 (internal codename ACPC) at a price less than Rs 1 lakh. According to Autocar Professional, Hero aims to extend monthly EV production from 7,000 units to 20,000 units by the 2025 festive season.
The company’s planning also includes a dirt bike EV, Lynx, which is targeted to be launched in 2026 mainly with a slight annual volume of 10,000 units for the global market. Hero is also preparing to introduce the mainstream electric motorcycles in 2027.
In addition, Hero’s cooperation with US-based Zero Motorcycles will bring a premium electric model in the 500cc-600cc range by 2026-27, a target of 330-500 units.
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