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.1.00 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 Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	Ola S1 Air
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.1.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	1800 W	6000 W
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	151 km/charge

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Ola S1 Air

3kWh

Rs. 1.00 Lakh

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Vida V1 2022-2024

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	S1 Air specifications	V1 2022-2024 specifications
Variant Name	Base	3kWh	Plus
On Road Price	1.16 Lakh Price Breakup	1.05 Lakh Price Breakup	N/A
User Rating	3.2 11 Reviews	4.3 68 Reviews	3.5 37 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	S1 Air Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 2022-2024 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Calliper Type	No	Not Applicable	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	130	-	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Wheel Size	10	-	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	Yes
Rear Wheel Size	10	-	12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Sheet Metal	Alloy
Front Suspension	TelescopiSuspension	Twin Telescopic Fork	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Dual Shock	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	90/90 - R12	-
Rear Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	90/90 - R12	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	-	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum

Instrumentation

Photon Instrumentation	S1 Air Instrumentation	V1 2022-2024 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	Yes	Yes
Fuel level guage	No	-	-
Tachometer	No	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Photon Exterior	S1 Air Exterior	V1 2022-2024 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	No	-	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Photon Warranty	S1 Air Warranty	V1 2022-2024 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	8 Years Battery and 3 Years Motor	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Photon Body & Suspension	S1 Air Body & Suspension	V1 2022-2024 Body & Suspension
Colors	Photon Colours	S1 Air Colours	V1 2022-2024 Colours
Images	Photon Images	S1 Air Images	V1 2022-2024 Images
Frame Type	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Tubular and Sheet Metal	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	S1 Air Engine & Transmission	V1 2022-2024 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Hub Motor	Hub	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	5 Hour	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	No	Yes	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	151 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	45 kmph	90 kmph	80 kmph
Charging Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes
Configuration	-	-	-
Max Power	1800 W	6000 W	6000 W
Max Torque	-	-	25 Nm
Motor Power	250 W	6	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	S1 Air Comfort & Convenience	V1 2022-2024 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	Yes	No
Geo Fencing	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	3	3
Under Seat Storage	Yes	34	26
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	-	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital	Digital

Safety

Photon Safety	S1 Air Safety	V1 2022-2024 Safety
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	No	No	Yes
Radial Tyres	No	-	No
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	Halogen Bulb	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No
Brake Assist	CBS	CBS	CBS
Power Modes	No	3	3

Dimensions & Capacity

Photon Dimensions & Capacity	S1 Air Dimensions & Capacity	V1 2022-2024 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1970 mm	1860 mm	-
Width	745 mm	850 mm	-
Height	1145 mm	1298 mm	-
Wheelbase	1230 mm	1359 mm	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	160 mm	155 mm
Body Type	-	Cumuter	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	768 mm	805 mm	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	108 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Photon Entertainment & Communication	S1 Air Entertainment & Communication	V1 2022-2024 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	S1 Air Pros & Cons	V1 2022-2024 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	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	Basic design theme might not appeal to all	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 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 and Vida V1 2022-2024 Owner Reviews

Photon Review
S1 Air Review
V1 2022-2024 Review

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  Gotham
  1 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
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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
  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.
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  Likes (3)
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Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 Air 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 Ola S1 Air?

The on-road price of Ola S1 Air is Rs. 1.05 Lakh in New Delhi.

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