Hero Splendor Electric Pro : Hero MotoCorp has redefined electric mobility for the masses with the launch of the Splendor Electric Pro, transforming India’s most trusted commuter bike into a cutting-edge electric vehicle. This game-changing e-bike delivers an astonishing 320 km range on a single charge while maintaining the familiar, beloved design of the iconic Splendor, now priced at an accessible ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom) with an industry-leading 8-year battery warranty.
Timeless Design Meets Modern Electric Innovation
Splendor Electric Pro keeping to the classic silhouette, which is now modernised with typical electric vehicle touches with led headlight. The 2018 eScramblers use the same location as its mechanical forbears to house a 5.2 kWh lithium-ion battery which fits in with the bike’s natural form and remains hidden. Hero has refined the aerodynamics of the body panels and its comfortable one-piece seat, making this a still-practical commuter machine. Its modern touches include LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster that still looks right at home with the beast’s styling. Even though the battery layout and chassis is new, it all still feels immediately familiar to current Splendor riders and yet clearly states that this is a next-gen electric powertrain with its design detailing.
Hero Splendor Electric Pro: Breakthrough Performance and Range
The Splendor Electric Pro packs a 6.5 kW hub-mounted electric motor at its centre, enough to propel the bike to a top speed of 78 kmph — which is performance more than adequate for city rides as well as highways. Then, the instant torque delivery means you get up and kick pretty quickly from a standstill, which is a pretty good deal during stop-and-go city traffic. Although the biggest jolt may come from the bike’s competitive 320 km range, courtesy of Hero’s homegrown battery management system and regenerative braking technology. It can charge to 60% in just 1 hour and full charges take place in 4 hours, making sure that even daily riders have minimal downtime. In other words, it simple addresses — and solves — the thing that’s holding back more purchase: range anxiety.
Technology That Enhances Everyday Riding
Intended for city commuters, the Splendor Electric Pro comes with host of features that should make commuting a tad more exicitng. It started with the standard features now found in a full-digital instrument console that provides details about battery level, range estimation and utility riding modes. Highlights of the smart connectivity features are call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation support via the Hero Connect app. A whole host of useful innovations on the practical front range from keyless start to a side stand alert that won’t let you leave home with it down. It has an array of features also found on the petrol-powered sibling, such as passenger footrests, ensuring that it remains a practical two-person commuter.
Hero Splendor Electric Pro: Safety Engineered for Indian Roads
The Splendor Electric Pro takes Hero MotoCorp’s legacy of building tough, safe two-wheelers forward. It gets telescopic front suspension and dual rear shock absorbers that have been tuned for Indian road conditions yet ensuring a comfortable ride. A 220mm disc brake at the front and a rear drum unit are employed, working in sync with Combined Braking System (CBS) for well-rounded braking. Other safety aspects include low battery alerts, regenerative braking that helps to extend the bike range while reducing speed, and a battery warranty for eight years which is designed so riders can ride through the life of their M-1 with confidence in its power source.
Ownership Designed for Mass Adoption
The Splendor Electric Pro, ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom), comes across as an extremely approachable access point to electric mobility for India’s masses. The Hero’s vast network of dealerships and service points also means that you’re never too far from help, and zero-emissions architecture will guarantee savings in the long-run against ICE motorcycles. On the flip side, the 8-year battery warranty is essentially unprecedented in India’s two-wheeler market, something Hero should have confidence on and also solves a big dilemma for EV buyers. At an even cheaper price point with electricity costs as low as ₹0. The Splendor Electric Pro has definitely made a case for itself to be economically viable for its user per km at 25, and the potential savings over petrol make it very attractive.
The Future of Indian Commuting
The Hero Splendor Electric Pro represents more than just a new product – it’s a vision for sustainable mass mobility in India. By electrifying its most popular model, Hero has created an electric vehicle that:
- Feels familiar to millions of existing Splendor riders
- Delivers practical range for both city and rural use
- Maintains affordability crucial for mass adoption
- Leverages Hero’s trusted brand and service network
Now available at Hero dealerships nationwide, the Splendor Electric Pro invites test rides to experience its seamless transition from petrol to electric power. For India’s commuters seeking to reduce fuel costs without compromising reliability or convenience, this electric evolution of an icon may well be the perfect solution – proving that the future of mobility can be both exciting and accessible.
