Which scooter is better Hero Electric Photon or OLA S1?

According to our average user rating, OLA S1 has a score of 4.1/5 while Hero Electric Photon is rated 3.9/5.

Which scooter among Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1 is cheaper?

Hero Electric Photon is the cheapest among these scooters.

Which scooter between Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1 has a better range?

OLA S1 (121 km) has a better range than Hero Electric Photon (108 km).

Which scooter is heavier Hero Electric Photon or OLA S1?

OLA S1 is heavier (121 kg) than Hero Electric Photon (87 kg).

Hero Electric Photon vs OLA S1

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1. The ex-showroom price of Hero Electric Photon is ₹ 80,940 and OLA S1 is ₹ 97,706. Hero Electric Photon is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and OLA S1 is available in 5 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1.

Photon vs S1 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Photon	S1
Price	₹ 80,940	₹ 97,706
Riding Range	108 Km	121 Km
Charging time	5 Hrs	5 Hrs
Power	1800 W	8500 W

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Hero Electric
Photon

Version
HX

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 80,940

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S1

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 97,706

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power	1,800 W	8,500 W
Rated Power (W)	1200	5500
Max Torque	--	58 Nm
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	108	121
Gradeability (Degree) The steepness of grade that a motor vehicle is capable of climbing at efficient speed.	7	12
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	45	90
Battery charging time (Hrs)	5	5
Fast charging time	No	Yes
Carrying capacity (kg)	150	150
Battery capacity (kWh)	1.872	2.98
Battery type	Lithium-ion	Lithium Ion
Motor type	BLDC Hub Motor	Mid Drive IPM
Charger output	6A	Portable / 750W

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	CBS	CBS
Front Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	130	220
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	180
Calliper Type	No	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	10	12
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	10	12
Front Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	110/70 - R12
Rear Tyre Size	10 x 3 Inch	110/70 - R12
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Single Fork
Rear Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Mono Shock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	87	121
Overall Length (mm)	--	1,859
Overall Width (mm)	--	712
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,160
Wheelbase (mm)	--	1,359
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	165
Seat Height (mm)	--	792
Chassis Type	Reinforced High Strength Steel Chassis	Tubular

Manufacturer Warranty


Battery warranty (Year)	3	Unlimited Kilometers or 3
Motor warranty (Year)	3	Whichever comes earlier, 40000 kms or 3

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
Regenerative breaking	Yes	Yes
Reverse mode	No	Yes
Touch screen display	No	Yes
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
Central locking system	No	Yes
Artificial sound	No	Yes
Parking assist	No	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Anti theft system	Yes	Yes
Geo fencing	No	Yes
Start/stop button	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	Yes
Front storage box	Yes	No
Under seat storage	Yes	36
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	0	2
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	No	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb Type	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Bulb	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Bag Hook, Round Charging Point, Glove Box, USB Port, Aerodynamic Style, Wide Seat, Remote Lock with Anti Theft Alarm	2 Riding Modes (Normal & Sport), In-built Speaker, Proximity Lock / Unlock, Remote Boot Lock / Unlock, Infotainment, Limp Home Mode , Get Home Mode, Take Me Home Lights

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Decent charging time of 4.5 hours
- 80kms range is pretty good
- Kerb weight of 87 kgs
- Looks quite nice
- Excellent claimed range of 181kms
- Equipped with lots of features
Could be better
- Top speed of 45kmph
- Overall quality isn’t great
- Limited sales & service reach
- Priced quite high
- Doesn’t have normal scooter proportions

Colors


Available Colours	Blue Beige Matt Black	Red Blue Yellow Black White

Reviews


Overall rating	3.9(92 ratings) 37 reviews	4.1(74 ratings) 28 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.0	3.7
Reliability	3.6	3.1
Performance	3.6	3.1
Comfort	4.1	4.1
Service Experience	3.7	3.0
Maintenance cost	3.6	3.2
Value for Money	3.9	3.9
Extra Features	3.4	3.2

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FAQs About Photon & S1

Q: Which scooter is better Hero Electric Photon or OLA S1?

A: According to our average user rating, OLA S1 has a score of 4.1/5 while Hero Electric Photon is rated 3.9/5.
Q: Which scooter among Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1 is cheaper?

A: Hero Electric Photon is the cheapest among these scooters.
Q: Which scooter between Hero Electric Photon and OLA S1 has a better range?

A: OLA S1 (121 km) has a better range than Hero Electric Photon (108 km).
Q: Which scooter is heavier Hero Electric Photon or OLA S1?

A: OLA S1 is heavier (121 kg) than Hero Electric Photon (87 kg).