Hero Electric Photon vs Techo Electra Saathi

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Techo Electra Saathi? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and Saathi. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Techo Electra Saathi Price starts at Rs.62,738 (ex-showroom) for 48 V- 22 Ah. Hero Electric Photon can generate 1800 W power whereas Techo Electra Saathi can generate 250 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and Saathi has a range of 80km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Techo Electra Saathi is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Photon vs Saathi

Key Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	Techo Electra Saathi
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.62,738
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	1800 W	250 W
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	80 km/charge

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Techo Electra Saathi

48 V- 22 Ah

Rs. 62,738

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.03 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	Saathi specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	Base	48 V- 22 Ah	Plus
On Road Price	1.16 Lakh Price Breakup	65,436 Price Breakup	1.07 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.1 10 Reviews	-	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Saathi Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	CBS	-	CBS
Calliper Type	No	-	Front 2 Piston
Front Disc Size	130	-	-
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	-	No
Front Wheel Size	10	-	12
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	-	Yes
Rear Wheel Size	10	-	12
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	TelescopiSuspension	Telescopic	TelescopiFork
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Dual MoNo	MoNoshock Absorber
Front Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	3.00- 10	-
Rear Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	3.00- 10	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	-	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Photon Exterior	Saathi Exterior	V1 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	No	-	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	-	Yes

Warranty

Photon Warranty	Saathi Warranty	V1 Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years Battery & 3 Years Motor	3 Years battery & 1 Year motor warranty	3 Years Battery & 5 Years Motor

Body & Suspension

Photon Body & Suspension	Saathi Body & Suspension	V1 Body & Suspension
Colors	Photon Colours	Saathi Colours	V1 Colours
Images	Photon Images	Saathi Images	V1 Images
Frame Type	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Underbone

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	Saathi Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Hub Motor	BLDC& Hub Motor	PMSW
No. of Cylinders	1	-	-
No. of valves per cylinder	Is_delete	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	1.9 kwh	1.152 kwh	3.4 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	5 hr	2.5 - 4 Hrs	5.15 hr
Fast Charging	No	Yes	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	80 km/charge	100 km/charge
Top Speed	45 kmph	25 kmph	80 kmph
Bore x Stroke	-	47 mm x 63.1 mm	-
Charging Socket	Yes	Yes	-
Configuration	-	-	-
Fuelling	-	Electric	-
Max Power	1800 W	250 W	6000 W

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	Saathi Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	-	No
Geo Fencing	No	-	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	-	-
Pillion Backrest	No	-	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	-	Yes
Riding Modes	No	-	3
Under Seat Storage	Yes	-	26
GPS & Navigation	No	-	Yes
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No	-	Yes
Instrument Console	Digital	-	Digital

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Photon Dimensions & Capacity	Saathi Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1970 mm	1720 mm	-
Width	745 mm	-	-
Height	1145 mm	1060 mm	-
Wheelbase	1230 mm	-	1301 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	150 mm	155 mm
Body Type	-	-	Electric Scooter
Seat Height	768 mm	-	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	60 kg	124 kg

Entertainment & Communication

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

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	Saathi 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		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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Hero Electric Photon and Techo Electra Saathi and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Photon Review
Saathi 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)
- 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)
- NS
  Nilesh Sodnar
  2 Year ago
  1.0
  Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
  Likes (4)
- 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)
- 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.
  Read more
  Likes (4)

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Hero Electric Photon and Techo Electra Saathi 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 Techo Electra Saathi?

The on-road price of Techo Electra Saathi is Rs. 65,436 in New Delhi.

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