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Hero Electric Optima vs Avera Retrosa

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Optima or Avera Retrosa? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Optima and Retrosa. Hero Electric Optima Price starts at Rs.83,300 (ex-showroom) for CX 2.0 and Avera Retrosa Price starts at Rs.88,900 (ex-showroom) for Lite e. Hero Electric Optima can generate 1900 W power whereas Avera Retrosa can generate N/A power. In terms of range, Optima provides a range of 135km/charge (base model), and Retrosa has a range of 140km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Optima is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Avera Retrosa is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Optima vs Retrosa

Key HighlightsHero Electric OptimaAvera Retrosa
PriceRs.83,300Rs.88,900
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1900 WN/A
Mileage/Range135 km/charge140 km/charge
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Hero Electric Optima CX 2.0 scooter
CX 2.0
Rs. 83,300
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Avera Retrosa Lite e scooter
Lite e
Rs. 88,900
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
86,882
Price Breakup
92,723
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.6
4.0
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
-
Calliper Type
-
Front Disc Size
130
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Wheel Size
12
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Rear Wheel Size
12
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Aluminum alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Telescopi(HydrauliType)
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Double shocker with dual tube
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 12
90/90-12
Rear Tyre Size
90/90 - 12
90/70-12
Front Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
304.8 mm
Rear Type
Drum
Drum

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
-
Touch Screen Display
-
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

LED headlight
check
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years battery and motor warranty
3 Years Battery Warranty & 3 Years Motor Warranty

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Underbone
-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
BLDC
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
2 Kwh kwh
2.4 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium Ferrous
Charging Time
6 hr 50 min
3-4 hours
Fast Charging
check
Range
135 km/charge
140 km/charge
Top Speed
48 kmph
55 kmph
Bore x Stroke
-
47 mm x 63.1 mm
Charging Socket
-
check
Max Power
1900 W
-
Motor Power
1200
2700

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
check
-
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
-
Pillion Footrest
check
-
Riding Modes
2
-
Under Seat Storage
check
-
GPS & Navigation
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
Instrument Console
Digital
-
Seat Style
Single Seat
Single Seat

Safety

Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
-
Side Stand Alarm
check
-
Pass Light
check
-
Pillion Grabrail
check
-
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
CBS
-
Power Modes
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
-
1875 mm
Width
-
1140 mm
Height
-
700 mm
Wheelbase
-
1410 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
150 mm
Body Type
Electric Scooter
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Unladden/Kerb Weight
93 kg
140 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Design has a wide appeal owing to conventional styling
  • Gets Telescopic Forks and Alloy Wheels
  • Quite well priced as compared to some of the rivals
Cons
  • Ride quality could have been better
  • Some owners have reported niggles with electricals
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Hero Electric Optima and Avera Retrosa Owner Reviews

  • Optima Review
  • Retrosa Review
    • RS
      Rajkumar Sharma
      27 Apr 2025
      5.0
      I think positive response if I successfully receive delivery at home without any problem it will be my pleasure.
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    • RS
      Rajinder Singh
      3 Month ago
      4.2
      This is a good scooter with a range of 50 to 65 km range in single charge . It's a single battery electric scooter I bought it in March 2023
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    • AM
      Amir Merchant
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Smooth ride, best ride mileage, very good alloy wheel, best pick up, very well motors, 550 watt heavy duty scooter pick up is very fast, low Maintenance price high but fine
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    • GK
      Gufran Khan
      8 Month ago
      3.4
      Overall experience of this scooter is good, but the maintenance is very heavy, and everyone can afford it. Most of the problem in it's charger and battery equipment. It's average has a good.
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    • OM
      OMKAR MALHOTRA
      1 Year ago
      4.4
      The goal of the scooter's design is to make riding it comfortable. The scooter's ergonomic design, effective suspension system, and well-cushioned seat all work together to provide a comfortable and practical means of urban mobility.
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