Hero Electric Photon vs Hero Electric Optima

Do you want to find out which scooter is the best, Hero Electric Photon or Hero Electric Optima? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Photon and Optima. Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs.1.11 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base and Hero Electric Optima Price starts at Rs.1.07 Lakh (ex-showroom) for CX Dual Battery. Hero Electric Photon is N/A cylinder, N/A cc Engine can generate 1800 W power whereas Hero Electric Optima can generate 1900 W power. In terms of range, Photon provides a range of 108km/charge (base model), and Optima has a range of 89km/charge (base model). Hero Electric Photon is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas Hero Electric Optima is available in 4 colours & 2 variants.

Photon vs Optima

Key Highlights	Hero Electric Photon	Hero Electric Optima
Price	Rs.1.11 Lakh	Rs.1.07 Lakh
Engine Capacity	N/A	N/A
Power	1800 W	1900 W
Mileage/Range	108 km/charge	89 km/charge

Hero Electric Photon

Base

Rs. 1.11 Lakh

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Hero Electric Optima

CX Dual Battery

Rs. 1.07 Lakh

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Vida V1

Plus

Rs. 1.22 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Photon specifications	Optima specifications	V1 specifications
Variant Name	Base	CX Dual Battery	Plus
On Road Price	1.25 Lakh Price Breakup	1.11 Lakh Price Breakup	1.27 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.1 10 Reviews	3.7 28 Reviews	3.5 35 Reviews
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Photon Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Optima Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	V1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size	10	12	-
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy	Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	-	Yes
Front Wheel Size	10	12	-
Calliper Type	No	No	Front - 2 Piston Caliper
Braking System	CBS	CBS	CBS
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	-
Front Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	90/90 - 12	-
Rear Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	90/90 - 12	-
Front Type	Drum	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	130 mm	-
Rear Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes	Yes

Instrumentation

Photon Instrumentation	Optima Instrumentation	V1 Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display	-	-	Yes
Riding Modes Switch	-	-	Yes
Tachometer	No	NA	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Photon Engine & Transmission	Optima Engine & Transmission	V1 Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Hub Motor	-	PMSW
No. of valves per cylinder	Electric	-	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Battery Capacity	1.872 kwh	2 kwh	3.44 kwh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time	5 Hours	4 hr 50 mins	5 Hours 15 Minutes
Fast Charging	No	No	Yes
Range	108 km/charge	89 km/charge	-
Top Speed	45 kmph	48 kmph	80 kmph
Max Torque	-	-	25 Nm
Max Power	1800 W	1900 W	6000 W
Configuration	-	-	-
Charging Socket	Yes	-	-
Bore x Stroke	-	no information	-
Motor Power	250 W	1200	6 kW

Comfort & Convenience

Photon Comfort & Convenience	Optima Comfort & Convenience	V1 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes	No	No	Eco& Ride and Sports
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Geo Fencing	-	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	Yes	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	-	-	Yes
Average Speed Indicator	-	-	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Under Seat Storage	Yes	Yes	26 ltr
Console Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	-	Single	Single
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Push Button Start

Safety

Photon Safety	Optima Safety	V1 Safety
Hazard Warning Switch	-	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	No	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Photon Dimensions & Capacity	Optima Dimensions & Capacity	V1 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	1970 mm	-	-
Width	745 mm	-	-
Height	1145 mm	-	-
Wheelbase	1230 mm	-	1031 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	165 mm	155 mm
Body Type	-	-	Electric Scooter
Unladden/Kerb Weight	87 kg	93 kg	124 kg
Seat Height	768 mm	-	780 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Photon Entertainment & Communication	Optima Entertainment & Communication	V1 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	-	OTA enabled 7 inch TFT with Touch

Pros & Cons

Photon Pros & Cons	Optima 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	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	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	Ride quality could have been better Some owners have reported niggles with electricals	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 Base

Hero Electric Optima CX Dual Battery

Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima

Safety

Photon comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator. Optima has Hazard Warning Indicator.

Comfort & Convenience

Hero Electric Photon has features like Low Battery Indicator, Front Storage Box, Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage and Hero Electric Optima, on the other hand, has Under Seat Storage, Front Storage Box, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator.

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Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima and Vida V1 Owner Reviews

Photon Review
Optima Review
V1 Review

- Ra
  Ramesh a
  1 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  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
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  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
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  1.0
  Ya photon elictric bike bhout kharab hai koi ise na kharide mere pass hai
  Likes (4)
- JR
  Julian Roy
  2 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  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.
  Likes (3)
- TH
  Tapan Hazra
  2 Year ago
  Review for Hero Electric Photon
  3.8
  Best option in this price segment, Environment friendly as it saves fuel. Even the looks, style and engine is quite powerful.
  Likes (4)

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Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima FAQs

What is the on-road price of Hero Electric Photon?

The on-road price of Hero Electric Photon is Rs. 1.25 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of Hero Electric Optima?

The on-road price of Hero Electric Optima is Rs. 1.11 Lakh in New Delhi.

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Hero Electric Photon Vs Hero Electric Optima

Hero Electric Photon vs Hero Electric Optima

Photon vs Optima

Specifications Overview

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Instrumentation

Body & Suspension

Engine & Transmission

Comfort & Convenience

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Entertainment & Communication

Pros & Cons

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Detailed Comparison of Hero Electric Photon and Hero Electric Optima

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

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