Hero Electric PhotonvsHero Electric Optima

Hero Electric Photon

₹1.11 Lakh*

Hero Electric Optima

₹83,300 - ₹1.24 Lakh*

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Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Engine & Transmission

Dimensions & Capacity
Width
745 mm
Data Not Available
Body Type
Scooter
Scooter
Seat Height
768 mm
Data Not Available
Unladden/Kerb Weight
87 kg
93 kg
Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards
Exterior
LED headlight
Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor
3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor

Pros & Cons

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Detailed Comparison of Photon and Optima

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Optima has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm. Hero Electric Photon has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, USB Charger Port and Hero Electric Optima, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Owner Reviews

Competitors

Hero Electric Photon Competitors

Models	Mileage	Under seat storage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Hero Electric Photon ₹1.11 Lakh*	-	20 L	87 kg	768 mm
Ather 450X ₹1.50 - ₹1.75 Lakh*	161 km/charge	22 L	108 - 112 kg	780 mm
Gemopai Astrid Lite ₹1.11 Lakh*	90 km/charge	-	95 kg	-
Komaki DT 3000 ₹1.12 Lakh*	100 km/charge	-	-	-
Okaya Electric Faast 4 ₹1.10 Lakh*	160 km/charge	-	-	-
BGauss C12 ₹99.99 - ₹1.25 Lakh*	135 km/charge	23 L	-	765 mm
Komaki XGT CAT 2.0 ₹1.02 - ₹1.14 Lakh*	140 km/charge	-	-	-
AMO Electric Jaunty Plus ₹1.08 Lakh*	120 km/charge	34 L	-	-
Joy E-bike Mihos ₹1.08 Lakh*	130 km/charge	18 L	-	-

Low Battery Indicator		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Pillion Footrest		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Riding Modes		2 Available in 1 Variant, ₹83,300* Onwards
Under Seat Storage	20	Data Not Available
Console Type	Digital	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Side Stand Indicator		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
USB Charger Port		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Seat Style	Data Not Available	Single Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards

Braking System	CBS	CBS Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Front Disc Size	130	130 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Front Wheel Size	R10	R12 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Rear Wheel Size	R10	R12 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic
Front Tyre Size	R10	90/90 R12 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	R10	90/90 R12 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Front Brake	Drum	Drum Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Tubeless Tyres		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards

Riding Modes Switch		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Speedometer	Digital	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Odometer	Analogue	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Battery Capacity	1.9 kwh	3 kwh Available in 1 Variant, ₹83,300* Onwards 2 kwh Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Charging Time	5 Hours	6 Hours 50 min Available in 1 Variant, ₹83,300* Onwards 4.5 Hours Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards
Range	108 km/charge	135 km/charge Available in 1 Variant, ₹83,300* Onwards 89 km/charge Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	45 kmph	55 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹83,300* Onwards 48 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Socket		Data Not Available
Motor Power	25000 W	1200 Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards

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	Design has a wide appeal owing to conventional styling Gets Telescopic Forks and Alloy Wheels Quite well priced as compared to some of the rivals
Cons	Feels dated already hardware should be improved Long term reliability is questionable Low ground clearance Plain jane design	Ride quality could have been better Some owners have reported niggles with electricals

Hazard Warning Indicator		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Pass Light		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Pillion Grabrail		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Side Stand Alarm		Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards
Turn Signal	Halogen	Halogen Available in all Variants, ₹83,300* Onwards

Width	745 mm	Data Not Available
Body Type	Scooter	Scooter
Seat Height	768 mm	Data Not Available
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	93 kg Available in 1 Variant, ₹1.24 Lakh* Onwards