Hero MotoCorp is set to enter the electric motorcycle segment in 2027. Speaking to Autocar, Kausalya Nandakumar, Chief Business Officer at Hero MotoCorp’s Emerging Mobility Business Unit, confirmed that the company “will be looking at products coming in from next year.” Harshavardhan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), also revealed that the electric motorcycle project is currently under development, with more product details to be shared in the coming months.
Based On Dedicated Electric Motorcycle Platform
While the two-wheeler maker hasn’t yet revealed the specific details, the upcoming Hero electric motorcycles will be based on two dedicated platform – UBEX and VXZ. Both platforms were showcased at EICMA 2025, with the UBEX previewing a naked e-bike and the VXZ showcasing a high-performance e-bike. The latter was developed in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles.
The official images of the VXZ reveal a V-shaped DRL (daytime running light), five-spoke alloy wheels and an Xtreme 250R-inspired tail section. The electric bike concept also features a radial disc brake at the front along with USD fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The teaser confirmed that the bike will feature a mid-mounted motor with belt-drive, while the battery pack will be positioned in place of the engine. The UBEX electric bike features a tall-seat.
Official Statement
Talking about the new Hero electric motorcycle platform, Nandakumar said, “The motorcycle platform now caters to the needs of a motorcycle consumer, and therefore these are new platforms that we are developing with learnings from the scooter platform, but with technology that is suited to what a motorcycle consumer is actually looking for in terms of performance, rideability, gradeability, and range”.