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Hero Electric Photon vs Ola Electric S1 Air

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Ola Electric S1 Air? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and S1 Air. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Ola Electric S1 Air Price starts at Rs.1.07 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 3kWh. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Ola Electric S1 Air can generate 6000 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and S1 Air has a range of 151km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Ola Electric S1 Air is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Photon vs S1 Air

Key HighlightsHero Electric PhotonOla S1 Air
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.1.07 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W6000 W
Mileage/Range108 km/charge151 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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Ola S1 Air 3kWh scooter
3kWh
Rs. 1.07 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.12 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
Not Applicable
Front Disc Size
130
-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Wheel Size
10
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Wheel Size
10
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Sheet Metal
Front Suspension
TelescopiSuspension
Twin Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
Dual Shock
Front Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/90 - R12
Rear Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
90/90 - R12
Front Type
Drum
Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
-
Rear Type
Drum
Drum

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
check
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
8 Years Battery and 3 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis
Tubular and Sheet Metal

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
Hub
No. of Cylinders
1
-
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
1.9 kwh
3 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
5 hr
5 Hour
Fast Charging
check
Range
108 km/charge
151 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
90 kmph
Charging Socket
check
check
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
6000 W
Motor Power
250 W
6

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
check
check
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Under Seat Storage
check
34
GPS & Navigation
check
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
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Brake Assist
CBS
CBS
Power Modes
3

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1970 mm
1860 mm
Width
745 mm
850 mm
Height
1145 mm
1298 mm
Wheelbase
1230 mm
1359 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
160 mm
Body Type
-
Cumuter
Seat Height
768 mm
805 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
108 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
  • Excellent value for money in the segment
  • Small body & light weight make it very agile
  • Decent top speed of 85 km/h
Cons
  • Feels dated already
  • hardware should be improved
  • Long term reliability is questionable
  • Low ground clearance
  • Plain jane design
  • Basic design theme might not appeal to all
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 Air

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. S1 Air has Hazard Warning Indicator, 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 Ola Electric S1 Air, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 Air Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • S1 Air 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)
      Reply
    • 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)
      Reply
    • NS
      Nilesh Sodnar
      2 Year ago
      1.0
      Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
      Likes (4)
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    • 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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