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Hero Electric Photon vs Hero Vida V1

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Hero Vida V1? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and V1. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Hero Vida V1 Price starts at Rs.1.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Plus. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Hero Vida V1 can generate 6000 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and V1 has a range of 100km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Hero Vida V1 is available in 5 colours & 2 variants.

Photon vs V1

Key HighlightsHero Electric PhotonVida V1
PriceRs.1.11 LakhRs.1.03 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/AN/A
Power1800 W6000 W
Mileage/Range108 km/charge100 km/charge
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Hero Electric Photon Base scooter
Base
Rs. 1.11 Lakh
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Vida V1 Plus scooter
Plus
Rs. 1.03 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.1
3.5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
CBS
CBS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
130
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Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Wheel Size
10
12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Wheel Size
10
12
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
TelescopiSuspension
TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension
Telescopic Suspension
MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
-
Rear Tyre Size
10 x 3 Inch
-
Front Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
130 mm
-
Rear Type
Drum
Drum

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
check
Fuel level guage
-
Tachometer
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor
3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis
Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Hub Motor
PMSW
No. of Cylinders
1
-
No. of valves per cylinder
Is_delete
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Battery Capacity
1.9 kwh
3.4 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Lithium Ion
Charging Time
5 hr
5.15 hr
Fast Charging
check
Range
108 km/charge
100 km/charge
Top Speed
45 kmph
80 kmph
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
-
-
Max Power
1800 W
6000 W
Max Torque
-
25 Nm
Motor Power
250 W
6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
check
Geo Fencing
check
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Under Seat Storage
check
26
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital

Safety

Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
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
-
Width
745 mm
-
Height
1145 mm
-
Wheelbase
1230 mm
1301 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
155 mm
Body Type
-
Electric Scooter
Seat Height
768 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-
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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
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and Vida V1

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. V1 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, 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 Vida V1, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Geo Fencing, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

  • Photon Review
  • V1 Review
    • Ra
      Ramesh a
      1 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
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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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      Likes (3)
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    • TH
      Tapan Hazra
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      Best option in this price segment, Environment friendly as it saves fuel. Even the looks, style and engine is quite powerful.
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      Likes (4)
      Reply
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