Zero, Hero Motocorp's EV partner designing a mini electric bike

Zero Motorcycles, an electric vehicle partner of Hero Motocorp, is developing a new electric motorbike which seems to be a mini bike designed for urban markets, according to a report by Bikewale.

According to the report, the leaked patent photos indicate that the bike's overall dimensions seem similar to the Honda Grom, a tiny motorbike recognised for its size and urban placement. The update seems indicative of the American EV manufacturer’s intention to enter into the low-cost electric vehicles segment. 

The patents indicate that the corporation intends to add detachable batteries to the vehicle. The motorbike will be one of its first kind, as currently, all Zero e-bikes have fixed batteries,

For urban bikes, replaceable batteries make sense since the user can charge them in several locations if the riding range runs out.

There are no specifics about the bike's specifications or features yet. However, as the launch date approaches, the company is expected to release additional details. 

Based on the vehicle's size, the report, taking precedent of the Honda Navi as a failure in the market, assumes that the Hero’s new electric motorbike is unlikely to be imported into India.