Hero Electric Photon vs Hero Electric Optima

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Hero Electric Optima? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and Optima. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Hero Electric Optima Price starts at Rs.83,300 (ex-showroom) for CX 2.0. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Hero Electric Optima can generate 1900 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and Optima has a range of 135km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Hero Electric Optima is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

Photon vs Optima

Key Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	Hero Electric Optima
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.83,300
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	1800 W	1900 W
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	135 km/charge

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Hero Electric Optima

CX 2.0

Rs. 83,300

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	Optima specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	Base	CX 2.0	Plus
On Road Price	1.16 Lakh Price Breakup	86,882 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.2 11 Reviews	3.4 30 Reviews	3.5 37 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Photon Exterior	Optima Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	No	-	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Photon Warranty	Optima Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	3 Years battery and motor warranty	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	Optima Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Hub Motor	BLDC	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	-	-
No. of valves per cylinder	Is_delete	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	1.9 kwh	3 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	5 hr	6 hr 50 min	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	No	No	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	135 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	45 kmph	55 kmph	80 kmph
Charging Socket	Yes	-	Yes
Configuration	-	-	-
Max Power	1800 W	1900 W	6000 W
Max Torque	-	-	25 Nm
Motor Power	250 W	1200	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	Optima Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	Yes	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	-	-
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	No	2	3
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes	26
GPS & Navigation	No	No	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	No	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	No	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital	Digital

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Photon Dimensions & Capacity	Optima Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1970 mm	-	-
Width	745 mm	-	-
Height	1145 mm	-	-
Wheelbase	1230 mm	-	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	165 mm	155 mm
Body Type	-	Electric Scooter	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	768 mm	-	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	102 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

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

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	Optima Pros & Cons	V1 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	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	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	Feels dated already hardware should be improved Long term reliability is questionable Low ground clearance Plain jane design	Ride quality could have been better Some owners have reported niggles with electricals	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 Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Optima 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 Hero Electric Optima, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Under Seat Storage, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

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- G
  Gotham
  07 Nov 2024
  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
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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
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- JR
  Julian Roy
  2 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.
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  Likes (3)
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Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima FAQs

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.

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

The on-road price of Hero Electric Optima is Rs. 86,882 in New Delhi.

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