Hero Electric Photon vs Ola Electric S1 X

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Ola Electric S1 X? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and S1 X. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Ola Electric S1 X Price starts at Rs.74,999 (ex-showroom) for 2kWh. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Ola Electric S1 X can generate 6000 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and S1 X has a range of 95km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Ola Electric S1 X is available in 7 colours & 4 variants.

Photon vs S1 X

Key Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	Ola S1 X
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.74,999
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	1800 W	6000 W
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	95 km/charge

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Ola S1 X

2kWh

Rs. 74,999

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	S1 X specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	Base	2kWh	Plus
On Road Price	1.16 Lakh Price Breakup	78,224 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.2 11 Reviews	4.1 137 Reviews	3.5 36 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	S1 X Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 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	TwiTelescopic	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 X Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	No	No	Yes
Fuel level guage	No	-	-
Tachometer	No	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Photon Exterior	S1 X Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	No	Yes	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Photon Warranty	S1 X Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	8 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	S1 X Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Hub Motor	Hub Motor	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	-	-
No. of valves per cylinder	Is_delete	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	1.9 kwh	2 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	5 hr	5 hr	0-80% in 65 mins
Fast Charging	No	Yes	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	95 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	45 kmph	85 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	6000 W	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	S1 X Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes	Yes
Front Storage Box	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	No	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	No	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital	Digital

Safety

Photon Safety	S1 X Safety	V1 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 X Dimensions & Capacity	V1 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	101 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Photon Entertainment & Communication	S1 X Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	S1 X 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	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	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	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	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 X

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Electric Photon has features like Front Storage Box, Under Seat Storage, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port and Ola Electric S1 X, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 X and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

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V1 Review

- 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
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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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Hero Electric Photon and Ola S1 X 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 X?

The on-road price of Ola S1 X is Rs. 78,224 in New Delhi.

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