Hero Electric on Tuesday launched its new low-speed Dash electric scooter in India. It has a starting price of Rs 62,000 (ex-showroom, India).
The Hero Dash has a 48 volt 28 Ah lithium-ion battery with a range of 60 km per charge. The battery can be recharged in 4 hours. The scooter being a low-speed model, has a top speed of only 25 kmph.
It features LED headlamp with daytime running lights, USB charging point, tubeless tyres, remote boot opening and more.
The Dash will also be available with a lead-acid battery and that model will be priced around Rs 45,000-50,000.
The lithium battery model comes with a three-year warranty on the battery. The battery will be replaced for free if its capacity drops below 80 per cent in three years.
Hero Electric recently launched Optima ER and Nyx ER extended range models as part of its High Speed series, and they are priced at Rs 69,721 and Rs 69,754 (all prices, ex-showroom India) respectively. The company has 615 dealers across the country and is planning to expand to 1,000 outlets by the end of 2020. It also plans to increase production to five lakh units annually.