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Hero Electric Photon vs Ola Electric S1 X Gen 2

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Ola Electric S1 X Gen 2? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and S1 X Gen 2. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Ola Electric S1 X Gen 2 Price starts at Rs.69,999 (ex-showroom) for 2kWh. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Ola Electric S1 X Gen 2 can generate 8.0 bhp power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and S1 X Gen 2 has a range of 95km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Ola Electric S1 X Gen 2 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants.

Photon vs S1 X Gen 2

Key HighlightsHero Electric PhotonOla S1 X Gen 2
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.69,999
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W8.0 bhp
Mileage/Range108 km/charge95 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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Ola S1 X Gen 2 2kWh scooter
2kWh
Rs. 69,999
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
73,009
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.2
4.1
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
Steel
Front Suspension
TelescopiSuspension
TwiTelescopic
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
Fuel level guage
-
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor
8 Years/80000Kms

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
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
5 hr
Fast Charging
check
Range
108 km/charge
95 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
85 kmph
Charging Socket
check
check
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
8.0 bhp
Motor Power
250 W
6000 W

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
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
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
-
Lithium Ion
Seat Height
768 mm
805 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
101 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
  • Comfortable ride quality and big underseat storage space
  • Performance is quick for city as well as highway use
  • Comes loaded with connected features
  • Multiple battery options for buyers
  • Design is beautiful and suits family buyers as well as young buyers
Cons
  • Feels dated already
  • hardware should be improved
  • Long term reliability is questionable
  • Low ground clearance
  • Plain jane design
  • No disc brakes even on the top version
  • Quality and fit-finish is still a concern for buyers
  • Charging time is higher than the rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 X Gen 2

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. S1 X Gen 2 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator.

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 X Gen 2, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 X Gen 2 Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • S1 X Gen 2 Review
    • A
      Ankit
      22 Feb 2025
      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
      4 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)
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