Hero MotoCorp Doubles EV Capacity to 30,000 Units Monthly

Hero MotoCorp Doubles EV Manufacturing Capacity

Hero MotoCorp has doubled its monthly EV production capacity to 30,000 units as of early August 2026, up from 15,000 units at the end of FY 2026 in March. The expansion is aimed at meeting rising demand for the VIDA EV range, while the company remains on track to reach 45,000 units per month before the close of FY27. This would effectively triple Hero MotoCorp’s total EV manufacturing footprint within the current fiscal year, highlighting a significant acceleration in its electric-vehicle manufacturing plans and capacity deployment.

New Electric Motorcycle Platforms Planned

Alongside the manufacturing ramp-up, Hero MotoCorp is developing two electric motorcycle platforms for market introduction beginning in FY 2028. Project Ubex is positioned as an urban neo-naked electric motorcycle, while VXZ is a high-performance electric motorcycle platform being developed in collaboration with California-based Zero Motorcycles. The planned platforms indicate that the company’s EV strategy is extending beyond its existing scooter-focused VIDA portfolio toward electric motorcycles, with the collaboration bringing an additional technology-development dimension to Hero’s future electric product roadmap.

ICE Production Capacity Also Expanded

On the internal-combustion-engine side, Hero MotoCorp has also implemented manufacturing upgrades to address order backlogs and prepare for peak demand. Splendor production capacity has increased by 2,000 units per day, adding approximately 50,000 units to monthly output. The company has also doubled manufacturing capacity for the Destini scooter line and expanded Xoom scooter capacity by a further 50%. These measures are intended to improve production availability across key ICE products while the company simultaneously scales its EV manufacturing operations.

Parallel Expansion Across EV And ICE Products

The combined capacity actions show Hero MotoCorp pursuing parallel expansion across electric and conventional two-wheelers rather than shifting manufacturing resources exclusively toward EVs. The near-term EV increase supports higher VIDA volumes, while the planned FY 2028 electric motorcycle platforms broaden the future portfolio. At the same time, higher Splendor, Destini and Xoom capacity is designed to support existing demand and clear backlogs. Together, these initiatives position production capacity as a central element of Hero’s strategy for managing current demand and preparing for its next phase of product expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Hero MotoCorp increased its monthly EV production capacity?
Hero MotoCorp has doubled monthly EV production capacity to 30,000 units and plans to reach 45,000 units before the end of FY27. The increase is intended to meet rising demand for the VIDA EV range and significantly expand the company’s electric manufacturing footprint during the current fiscal year. The company is also preparing two electric motorcycle platforms, Project Ubex and VXZ, for market introduction starting in FY 2028. At the same time, manufacturing capacity for key ICE models, including Splendor, Destini and Xoom, is being increased to address backlogs and anticipated peak demand.