A review of Hero Optima after three years of use.
I bought extra battery for 25K of different company. I carry this extra one when I go for long trips to avoid range anxiety. I use under seat storage to carry it. I can travel 100 Kms approx with two batteries fully charged.
The body is made up of kind of low grade plastic. Mudguard has broken just because of vibrations. The company needs to improve the body build quality at least should use better fiber plastic for durability.
Got changed brake pads of rear wheel after six months use.
Got stiff handle problem recently, got changed handle bearings in show room.
My optima stopped working when I was to return home. I called show room, mechanic came to the site and found, Hub motor cable connectors melted due to over heating. He replaced with new model connector after which I could drive back home. After sale support and service is good at Hero electric show rooms.
After few days mudguard started to rattle, I found a deep crack in the middle. After ward it broke apart. Still I didn,t got mudguard replacement. In rainy days I get splatters of mud on my shirt . I am trying to find mudguard of other scootys which can fit in optima.The hero showroom in vellore is not equipped with all spares yet.
The Ev companies should thoroughly check durability of all components of bikes on Indian road conditions before release into market. Optima has serious flaw in connectors, mud guard, foot rest body panels
The chrome finishing on console started corroding with in 5 months. Show room tells to clean it with Colgate paste.😀😀.
After running 13000 kms for two and half years, my battery running mileage reduced to 38 kms per charge, slightly bulged. I opted for replacement under warranty coverage. Show room mechanic tested the battery in a device and accepted the replacement. After 25 days got new battery with plastic case for one year warranty. Actually I expected, they would provide metal case battery with flat connector. I got old model only with three pin socket. The battery needs socket modification for flat pin.
When I gave my optima for service, showroom mechanic has reset the Tachometer to zero and removed 27 kms max speed display. Now it is showing max speed of 40 kms .
Best practices for maximum performance
Optima gave better mileage of 47 kms per charge and 37 speed when tyre pressure is full. A little less air pressure in tyres gave 40 kms per charge and pickup over all speed also decreased. I have pedal air pump which I bought on amazon. I keep both tyres fully inflated . Fully charged battery, fully inflated tyres give best performance on road.
Water washing should be done with care. Avoid water entering into connectors while washing. Motor may set on uncontrollably even with out any throttle. This will happen till water dries off from connectors.
Avoid water contact with battery terminals, as it would corrode the pins.
Optima owners can enjoy these benefits
Low speed optima owners can completely avoid anxiety of carrying RC, Driving Licence , Insurance and Helmet. Traffic police can not impose fine on these grounds. I was stopped by traffic police thrice during routine vehicle checking. I simply told, this is Low speed EV. They let me go. This seemed very exiting for me as before I constantly had anxiety when I used motor bike.
I can carry loads of grocery under seat directly from super market to door steps. Such a large under storage, thanks to Hero electric for this.
I can carry my Laptop in back pack comfortably and even rice bags in foot rest.
Electric Optima LX
It gives you a comfortable riding experience. It comes with large tubeless tyres and combi braking system, telescopic suspension, controlled speed and high range. Its weight is 73 kg and its key features are digital instrument cluster, front telescopic suspension, mag alloy wheels, ample storage space, high ground clearance, portable battery. Its front and rear brake have drum brakes.
While looking to its technical specifications it provides a range of 65 km and is equipped with an advanced lithium-ion battery with 48V/28Ah capacity. It has a 250W BLDC motor. It can be charged in 4-5 hours and can give a maximum speed of 25 km/hr officially , on disconnecting speed limit connection, gives 37 km/hr.
It can be charged with a charger rating 6A. It is intelligent with advance technology like voltage and temperature protection. Its ground clearance is 140 mm and its seating capacity is two adults.
The electric scooter can be booked by paying Rs.2999 on the company website and is also available on Amazon with a price tag of Rs 59,599.
Chasis number of optima.
Chasis number is hidden under this window cover. You can note down this number and record your
vehicle identity .
Spares: Hero electric spares is still shortage. Spares like Mud guard, brake livers, Head light , Tail lamps, Body panels are not available in showrooms. In coming feature, show rooms can not service many vehicles, they have to out source.
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