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Hero Electric Flash LX, Price, Mileage, and Specifications
Hero Electric Flash LX is one of the most popular electric scooters in India. It is a robust scooter, suitable for Indian driving conditions. Hero Electric Flash LX price is Rs 57000. It is a low-speed electric scooter. The top speed of this electric scooter is 25 Km per hour. So you don’t require a driving license for this scooter. Registration of the scooter is also not required. Hero Electric Flash LX cost of running is Rs 10 for 60 Km.
Following are brief specifications of Hero Electric Flash LX:-
- Type of Battery – Lithium-Ion
- Battery Charging Time – 4.5 Hours to 5 hours, from 0 to 100%
- The battery can be charged from any 5 Ampere socked in your home or office
- 250 Watts BLDC Hub Motor
- Brushless DC Motor. The motor is waterproof and is coupled to the rear wheel.
- Its accelerator has a slight delay response. So when you rotate the accelerator grip, the speed increases smoothly, without a jerk.
- Mileage/Range – 85 km on a fully charged battery. So there is no anxiety about range. Undercity driving conditions the actual range may be around 65 km on a fully charged battery. The range of electric scooters depends on the charge state of the battery, age of battery, speed of the scooter, road condition, load on the scooter, driving habits, and tyre pressure.
- Maximum Speed – 25 Km per hour
- Driving license and scooter registration not required. So this scooter will not have a number plate.
- Hero Electric Flash LX Price – Rs 56, 940
Hero Electric Flash LX Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Battery Rating | 51.2 Volts; 30 Ah |
| Battery charging time | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Battery quick charging | Available |
| Motor Power | 250 Watts |
| Motor Type | BLDC |
| Top speed | 25 Km per hour |
| Range/Mileage | 85 Kms |
| Wheel size | 12 inches |
| Type of Tyres | Tubeless |
| Brake type | Drum |
| Boot space | 25 Liter, under the seat |
| Ground clearance | 10 Cm |
| Registration required? | No |
| Climbing capacity | 7 degrees of slope |
Hero Electric Flash price
The price of Hero Electric Flash LX is Rs 56, 940. Hero Electric Flash on road is almost the same in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, and other states and cities.
Hero Electric Flash mileage
The manufacturer claims a mileage of 85 Km on a fully charged battery. However, under practical running conditions, you will get a mileage that may be lower by 25%.
Our opinion is that Hero Electric Flash LX has a mileage of around 60 km on a fully charged battery. Mileage and range of electric scooter depends on the following factors:-
- Age of the battery. As the battery gets older, its energy holding capacity decreases.
- Speed of the scooter. If you drive the electric scooter at a higher speed, the battery will get discharged earlier.
- Load on the scooter. If two people are riding the scooter, the battery will discharge more quickly.
- Condition of road
- Tyre pressure and condition of tyres
- Your driving habits
Features of Hero Electric Flash LX
Digital Instrument Cluster – It has a stylish digital instrument cluster. It shows all essential information while you are driving. Unlike other premium electric scooters, it does not have AI-enabled features.
USB Charger – You can charge your mobile by plugging into the USB charger provided near the right-hand grip of the scooter. You can charge your mobile even while you are driving.
Portable Battery – The lithium-ion battery is placed under the seat. You can take out the battery and take it inside your home for charging.
LED Headlamp – Hero Electric Flash has an all-LED headlamp. The headlamp is powerful and provides excellent visibility at night.
Telescopic Suspension – Hero Electric Flash LX has state-of-the-art telescopic suspension, as claimed by the manufacturer. It is well suited for rough and bumpy roads. The electric scooter gives you a relatively jerk-free and smooth ride.
Alloy Wheels – Hero Electric Flash has stylish alloy wheels in the LX version The magnesium alloy wheels are in chrome finish.
Warranty on Hero Electric Flash LX
Manufacturer provides 3 years warranty on scooter and 3 years warranty on the battery.
Review of Hero Electric Flash LX
We advise that you should look into the following aspects before buying this electric scooter
- Its fiber body is not of good quality. Its quality should have been better.
- Speed can be increased above 25 Km per hour by adjusting the Controller Unit of the scooter. However, this scooter is not supposed to have a speed of more than 25 Km per hour.
- The Digital Instrument Cluster may problem and may not show accurate information.
- Front and rear telescopic shock absorbers should have been of better quality. Sometimes the front and rear tyres foul with mudguard.
- Due to inadequate quality shock absorbers, if two people ride this scooter, the tyres may foul with mudguards.
Video on Hero Electric Flash LX
Frequently asked questions
Question 1 – What is BLDC Motor?
Answer – It is a brushless DC motor. The rotor of the motor is a permanent magnet. It does not require current to rotate. Hence there is no brushes and commutator. The magnetic field is generated by surrounding stator coils. The rotation is achieved by changing the direction of magnetic fields of stator coils.
Question 2 – What is the advantage of the BLDC motor?
Answer– A BLDC motor has high torque to weight ratio. It produces more torque per watt of energy. It is also more reliable as there is no brush. As there is no commutator, there is no ionizing spark. A BLDC motor has a longer life and produces less noise.
Question 3 – Do I require a driving license for Hero Electric Flash?
Answer – No, you do not require a driving license to drive an electric scooter whose speed is less than25 Km per hour.
Question 4 – Do I require to register my Hero Electric Flash scooter?
Answer – No. The top speed of this electric scooter is 25 Km per hour. So it is no requirement for registration.
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