Hero will soon launch a new electric bike in collaboration with its US partner Zero Motorcycles, know the complete details of the program

Bike News Desk – Hero MotoCorp and its US-based partner Zero Motorcycles are in the advanced stages of developing a mid-size performance segment electric bike. A company official has given this information. California-based Zero Motorcycles specializes in electric motorcycles and powertrains. In September 2022, the board of Hero MotoCorp had approved equity investment of up to $60 million in the company. “In 2023, the companies announced a collaboration for the development of a premium electric bike. As far as EV motorcycles are concerned, we are developing in partnership with Zero Motorcycles,” Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta said in an analyst call. Are doing… This (bike) will fall in the middle weight segment.”

The bike will come in the performance segment
He added, “I would say it's in the advanced stage. We haven't announced the timeline yet, but we're looking at something that won't be too far off.” Gupta said that the bike will fall in the performance segment. The company is also expanding its electric scooter range this calendar year, covering multiple price segments.

VIDA Electric Scooter
Hero MotoCorp's existing VIDA electric scooter range is currently priced between Rs 1-1.5 lakh, including state subsidies. The company sells the VIDA range in over 230 cities and towns across the country, with over 400 sales touchpoints. Hero MotoCorp expects its electric products to be in line with the PLI scheme in FY26.