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Hero MotoCorp to Launch First Electric Bike 2027, Triple Production

8/10/2026

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Summary

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Hero MotoCorp announced its first electric motorcycle will launch in 2027, expanding beyond the Vida scooter range.
The bike will use two dedicated platforms—UBEX for a street-naked model and VXZ for a high-performance adventure model developed with Zero Motorcycles.
Hero aims to triple EV production capacity to 45,000 units per month by FY27 after reaching 30,000 units per month in August 2026.

History

Historical Context

In August 2009 Nissan unveiled the Leaf, the first mass-market battery-electric car, and by December 2015 it had sold over 200,000 units worldwide, proving demand for affordable EVs. Inspired by that early success, Hero MotoCorp announced a 2027 launch of electric motorcycles built with Zero Motorcycles, targeting 45,000 units per month and driving large-scale two-wheel electrification in India.

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Story summary

Hero MotoCorp announced its first electric motorcycle will launch in 2027, expanding beyond the Vida scooter range.
The bike will use two dedicated platforms—UBEX for a street-naked model and VXZ for a high-performance adventure model developed with Zero Motorcycles.
Hero aims to triple EV production capacity to 45,000 units per month by FY27 after reaching 30,000 units per month in August 2026.

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