Bajaj Chetak vs Hero Electric Photon

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Bajaj Chetak or Hero Electric Photon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chetak and Photon. Bajaj Chetak Price starts at Rs.99,998 (ex-showroom) for 2903 STD and Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base. Bajaj Chetak can generate 4200 W power whereas Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power. In terms of range, Chetak provides a range of 123km/charge (base model), and Photon has a range of 108km/charge (base model). Bajaj Chetak is available in 15 colours & 16 variants whereas Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Chetak vs Photon

Key Highlights	Bajaj Chetak	Hero Electric Photon
Price	Rs.99,998	Rs.1.11 Lakh
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	4200 W	1800 W
Mileage/Range	123 km/charge	108 km/charge

Bajaj Chetak

2903 STD

Rs. 99,998

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Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Chetak specifications	Photon specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	2903 STD	Base	Plus
On Road Price	1.04 Lakh Price Breakup	1.16 Lakh Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.1 82 Reviews	3.2 11 Reviews	3.5 36 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Chetak Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Calliper Type	-	No	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	-	130	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Wheel Size	12	10	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	No	Yes
Rear Wheel Size	12	10	12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	SinglSideLeadinLink	TelescopiSuspension	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	MoNoshock	Telescopic Suspension	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 12	10 x 3 Inch	-
Rear Tyre Size	90/100 - 12	10 x 3 Inch	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	-	130 mm	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum

Instrumentation

Chetak Instrumentation	Photon Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	Yes	No	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	No	No	-
Tachometer	No	No	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Exterior

Chetak Exterior	Photon Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Chetak Warranty	Photon Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/50000 Kms	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Chetak Body & Suspension	Photon Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Chetak Colours	Photon Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Chetak Images	Photon Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Metal	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Chetak Engine & Transmission	Photon Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	BLDC Motor	Hub Motor	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	-	1	-
No. of valves per cylinder	-	Is_delete	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	2.8 kwh	1.9 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	4 Hr 30 Mins	5 hr	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	-	No	Yes
Range	123 km/charge	108 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	63 kmph	45 kmph	80 kmph
Charging Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes
Configuration	-	-	-
Max Power	4200 W	1800 W	6000 W
Max Torque	20 Nm	-	25 Nm
Motor Power	3000 W	250 W	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Chetak Comfort & Convenience	Photon Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	No	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	Yes	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	No	-
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	1	No	3
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes	26
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	No	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital	Digital

Safety

Chetak Safety	Photon Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	CBS	CBS
Power Modes	1	No	3

Dimensions & Capacity

Chetak Dimensions & Capacity	Photon Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1894 mm	1970 mm	-
Width	-	745 mm	-
Height	-	1145 mm	-
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1230 mm	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	130 mm	155 mm
Body Type	Electric Scooter	-	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	760 mm	768 mm	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	134 kg	87 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Chetak Entertainment & Communication	Photon Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Chetak Pros & Cons	Photon Pros & Cons	V1 Pros & Cons
Pros	Attractive design and road presence Bajajâ€™s trustworthy service network Good mileage Overall good product quality	1500W (output) BLDC motor 18 Ltr storage Decent build quality & fit and finish Disc Brakes Hero's widespread service network is a peace of mind in itself Nimble in size, easy to maneuver in traffic The portable battery pack is a boon for riders	Feels well made, strong build quality Removable batteries a big boon Feature loaded including removable rear seat Hero's unbeatable network in India Vida owners can use Ather's grid network for charging
Cons	Ideal driving range less than the rivals Modest Performance More price Not as nimble as some rivals	Feels dated already hardware should be improved Long term reliability is questionable Low ground clearance Plain jane design	Limited top speed of just 82 km/h Not as quick as Ola S1 Pro, range is also lower on the Vida Slightly on the pricier side

Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Chetak and Hero Electric Photon

Safety

Chetak comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Photon has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Chetak has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Under Seat Storage, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator and Hero Electric Photon, on the other hand, has Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, USB Charger Port.

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Bajaj Chetak and Hero Electric Photon and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Chetak Review
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V1 Review

- S
  Satyanarayan
  19 Nov 2024
  5.0
  Very nice and very good-looking scooter best features, very nice charger and very powerful battery All Chetak Colors vary nice and safety features are very nice I like it for drive
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- DS
  Dashrath Singh
  9 Month ago
  5.0
  The scooter has a sleek, timeless style that appeals to modern sensibilities while preserving its historical charm. Its design is traditional and elegant.
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  Likes (19)
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- G
  Ganesh
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The scooter is a reliable and low-maintenance scooter that is well-suited for daily commuting and short trips.
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- Lp
  Lila prasad gautam
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The scooter delivers impressive mileage and commendable performance, making it a popular choice among electric scooter enthusiasts.
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- M
  Murugaiah
  12 Month ago
  4.4
  The smooth suspension and well-cushioned seat of the scooter have been commended for making for a comfortable ride for users.
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  Likes (13)
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Bajaj Chetak and Hero Electric Photon FAQs

What is the on-road price of Bajaj Chetak?

The on-road price of Bajaj Chetak is Rs. 1.04 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Hero Electric Photon?

The on-road price of Hero Electric Photon is Rs. 1.16 Lakh in New Delhi.

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