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Hero Electric Photon vs BGauss C12i

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or BGauss C12i? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and C12i. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and BGauss C12i Price starts at Rs.99,990 (ex-showroom) for EX. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas BGauss C12i can generate 2500 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and C12i has a range of 85km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas BGauss C12i is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Photon vs C12i

Key HighlightsHero Electric PhotonBGauss C12i
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.99,990
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W2500 W
Mileage/Range108 km/charge85 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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BGauss C12i EX scooter
EX
Rs. 99,990
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
4.9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
Not Applicable
Front Disc Size
130
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Wheel Size
10
12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Wheel Size
10
10
Wheel Type
Alloy
Sheet Metal
Front Suspension
TelescopiSuspension
HydrauliTelescopic
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Double Hydraulic Spring - 4 Step Adjustable
Front Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/90 - 304.8
Rear Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/100 - 254
Front Type
Drum
Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
130 mm
Rear Type
Drum
Drum

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor
3 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis
Tubular Chassis

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
-
No. of Cylinders
1
-
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
1.9 kwh
2 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
5 hr
4.3 hr
Fast Charging
-
Range
108 km/charge
85 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
60 kmph
Bore x Stroke
-
47 mm x 63.1 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
2500 W
Motor Power
250 W
2500

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
Side Stand Alarm
-
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
CBS
CBS
Power Modes
2

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1970 mm
1825 mm
Width
745 mm
697 mm
Height
1145 mm
1150 mm
Wheelbase
1230 mm
1292 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
155 mm
Seat Height
768 mm
765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
106 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • Feels dated already
  • hardware should be improved
  • Long term reliability is questionable
  • Low ground clearance
  • Plain jane design
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and BGauss C12i

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. C12i has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm.

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Electric Photon has features like Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, USB Charger Port and BGauss C12i, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Front Storage Box, Under Seat Storage, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

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Hero Electric Photon and BGauss C12i Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • C12i Review
    • G
      Gotham
      3 Month ago
      3.8
      Good for old people who drives 45km/hand slow rider's Battery charge and average mileage is also good Brakes need to be improved Seating also need to be improved Light weight and easy handling
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    • Ra
      Ramesh a
      2 Year ago
      1.0
      Very bad vehicle Service bad Brakes no good Totally hero electric Photon bike very very bad
      Likes (3)
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    • VA
      Vinay Agarwal
      2 Year ago
      1.8
      Parts is very poor quality specially Break Wire and Lock is very very poor quality and very costly
      Likes (5)
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    • NS
      Nilesh Sodnar
      2 Year ago
      1.0
      Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
      Likes (4)
      Reply
    • JR
      Julian Roy
      3 Year ago
      3.8
      At this pricing point, it's a fantastic scooter. It is highly beneficial to our environment, and the price of gasoline is rising every month.
      Likes (4)
      Reply
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