Indian motorcycle maker Hero MotoCorp launched its first global electric scooter on Friday. Because it seems to be able to pursue new businesses. who is the leader in driving the nation’s clean movement
Prices start at Rs 145,000 (1,761.74) for the company’s Vida Plus model, which is higher than most electric scooters in India. But it will have a minimum range of 143 km per charge.(Hero launches world’s first electric scooter) which is the highest in India
Like many previous carmakers in India, the Hero MotoCorp is a backwards electric two-wheeler. Startups such as Ather Energy and Ola Electric, backed by Softbank Group, have an initial advantage.
“Although we may want to launch this product sooner than we have, But we have to do it right for the great benefit of everyone,” Hero MotoCorp president Pawan Munjal told reporters at the launch event in Jaipur.
The company will begin taking reservations on Oct. 10 and deliveries will begin in December.
Electric cars account for 2% of all two-wheeler sales in India. But sales are accelerating as people stop using petrol scooters due to rising fuel prices.
India wants electric models to account for 70% of all two-wheeler sales by 2030.Hero launches world’s first electric scooter
Hero MotoCorp said in January it would invest 4.2 billion rupees ($51 million) in electric vehicle startup Ather Energy in an effort to expand its green mobility sector.
($1 = 82.3050 Indian Rupees)
