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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 HighlightsHero Electric PhotonHero Electric Optima
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.83,300
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W1900 W
Mileage/Range108 km/charge135 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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Hero Electric Optima CX 2.0 scooter
CX 2.0
Rs. 83,300
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
86,882
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
3.4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
Front Disc Size
130
130
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Wheel Size
10
12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Wheel Size
10
12
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Front Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/90 - 12
Rear Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/90 - 12
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
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis
Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
BLDC
No. of Cylinders
1
-
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
1.9 kwh
2 Kwh kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
5 hr
6 hr 50 min
Fast Charging
Range
108 km/charge
135 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
48 kmph
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
1900 W
Motor Power
250 W
1200

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
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
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
CBS
CBS
Power Modes

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1970 mm
-
Width
745 mm
-
Height
1145 mm
-
Wheelbase
1230 mm
-
Ground Clearance
130 mm
165 mm
Body Type
-
Electric Scooter
Seat Height
768 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
93 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

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, Under Seat Storage, Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

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Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • Optima Review
    • A
      Ankit
      1 Month ago
      3.4
      Just average scooter saved lot of many good for local use i used it for last 3 years reliable good build quality only the issue is about the service and range.
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    • G
      Gotham
      5 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
      3 Year ago
      1.0
      Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
      Likes (4)
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