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Key Specs & Features of Hero Electric Photon

Range90 km/charge
Battery Capacity1.87 Kwh
Kerb Weight116 kg
Top Speed45 km/Hr
Motor Power1.8 kW
BrakesDrum
  • Engine Combi Brake System
  • Charging Point
  • Speedometer Digital
Anti theft alarmYes
Low battery alertYes
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Hero Electric Photon Summary

The Hero Photon is the EV maker’s flagship electric scooter capable of reaching a top speed of over 45kmph. It is sold under the brand’s ‘City Speed’ range, which essentially encompasses all of its high-speed electric scooters. Hero Electric presented the Photon e-scooter to the Ladakh police for patrolling duties. More details about this story here.

Hero Electric Photon Price:

The Hero Electric Photon is priced at Rs 86,391, ex-showroom Delhi including FAME II subsidies. The bookings for this scooter however are on hold currently.

Hero Electric Photon Features:

The Hero Electric Photon comes with a retro-styled design with a round headlight. It gets a digital instrument cluster, removable battery pack, remote lock and anti-theft alarm, and regenerative braking.

Hero Electric Photon Motor:

Powering the Hero Electric Photon is a 1.2kW BLDC hub motor that has a peak power of 1.8kW. Top speed of this electric scooter is limited to 45kmph. 

The Photon is equipped with a 26Ah battery pack, giving the e-scooter a claimed range of 90km. It takes five hours to charge the 72V lithium-ion battery fully. 

Hero Electric Photon Suspension & Brakes:

The Photon electric scooter runs on 10-inch alloy wheels. Suspension duties are handled by a telescopic fork and twin shocks, whereas braking is via drum at both ends.

Hero Electric Photon Rivals:

The Hero Electric Photon rivals the Okinawa PraisePro, Ampere Magnus and BGauss B8.

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Hero Electric Photon Price

The price of Hero Electric Photon in India starts at Rs. 1,10,891 . Hero Electric Photon comes with 1 variants.

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Battery Capacity1.87 KwhBattery Capacity2.2 KwhBattery Capacity2.88 KwhBattery Capacity4 KwhBattery Capacity2.9 KwhBattery Capacity2 KwhBattery Capacity2.9 KwhBattery Capacity5 KwhBattery Capacity3.44 Kwh
Power1.8 kWPower3 kWPower4.2 kWPower5.5 kWPower6.4 kWPower1.2 kWPower4.3 kWPower8.5 kWPower6 kW
Charging Time5 HrCharging Time-Charging Time-Charging Time6.5 HrCharging Time8.36 HrCharging Time4.5 HrCharging Time8.3 HrCharging Time-Charging Time-
Top Speed45 km/HrTop Speed75 km/HrTop Speed63 km/HrTop Speed120 km/HrTop Speed90 km/HrTop Speed48 km/HrTop Speed80 km/HrTop Speed105 km/HrTop Speed80 km/Hr
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Weight116 kgWeight110 kgWeight134 kgWeight116 kgWeight108 kgWeight93 kgWeight119 kgWeight134 kgWeight124 kg
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Photon Expert Review

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Overview

Indian auto industry gets another high-end electric scooter christened as Hero Electric Photon. It comes with great body dynamics and promises a power-packed, pollution free commuting.The scooter propels through a VRLA 33 AH/48V battery that makes the motor churn out a peak power output of 1500 watt. This pushes the vehicle to an impressive speed of 45kmph.

The vehicle is equipped with disc brake at the front for effective braking. The rear wheel comes with a conventional drum brake. The suspension system includes high telescopic forks for a smooth and hassle-free ride. The scooter sports 10”x3” steel alloy wheels at both ends.

Hero Electric Photon sits on a reinforced high strength steel chassis and comes equipped with a high torque controller. The automatic transmission comprises of dual modes of driving, named as Economy mode and Power mode. The Economy mode promises an adequate speed with a longer range of 80kms. On the other hand, Power mode gives improved speed with a lesser distance range of 50kms on a full charge.

The scooter comes with an impressive body design. Good use of aerodynamic design provides better ride quality. The front profile comes with sober looks and incorporates a round shaped polycarbonate headlamp. The glossy finish of the paintwork blesses it with an eye-catching appeal. The eco-friendly scooter is further equipped with an anti theft alarm to prevent any mishap. 

Design

Hero Electric Photon is a stylish and lightweight electric scooter that scores well on both, visuals as well as performance. The front profile has a rounded headlamp that gives the scooter a retro look. The two oval-shaped clear lens indicators are neatly embedded in the apron and looks decent. The highly finished body and the supreme paintwork delivers a majestic feel to the scooter. It has a long and comfortable seat that isn't best of the class but still offers enough comfort to the rider and pillion. The side panels are neatly designed and looks munificent being dual toned with matte grey colour. The rear end of the scooter features a stylish and sporty split grab rail which is not generally seen in these type of vehicles. The vehicle has been given a stylish tail lamp section that comes integrated with clear lens blinkers and looks stunning.

The scooter is built on a high strength reinforced steel chassis and comes with overall good body dimensions that give it a decent stance in public. It has a minimum ground clearance of 140mm that offers high stability while cornering. The vehicle weighs just 111kgs that make it an easy to ride and reliable electric two-wheeler. The instrument cluster comes with an analogue speedometer, odometer and remaining battery gauge along with the usual telltale lights. Hero Electric Photon has a decent underseat storage of 20 to 25 liters that proves useful while shopping and carrying stuff from one place to another. An anti-theft alarm has been equipped with the vehicle that prevents any mishap and gives an extra inch of safety to its owner. 

Engine, Mileage & Performance

The lightweight electric scooter gets its propelled from a 1000W electric motor that has a peak output of 1500W, which in turn is powered by a 48V-33Ah low maintenance battery. The battery takes 6 to 8 hours to get completely charged and pushes the vehicle to a maximum speed of 45kmph. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with two riding modes viz. Eco and Power that gives a range of 80kms and 50kms respectively. 

Handling & Ride Quality

Hero Electric Photon has been assisted with reliable braking system that doesn't fails under any condition. It comprises of a powerful disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear that slows down the vehicle effortlessly. The scooter avails a comfortable ride as it comes fitted with telescopic hydraulic forks upfront and coil spring aided shock absorbers at the rear. 

Features

Hero Electric Photon has a bright multi reflector 12V-35/35W headlight that illuminates the road well and provides a proper vision at nights. The twin rear view mirrors alerts the rider of traffic behaviour behind him to prevent any accident. The scooter has a durable disc brake mounted at the front wheel that stops the vehicle instantly and works fine in all conditions. 

Hero Electric Photon Colours

Hero Electric Photon is available in the following colours in India. View all scooter images with different colour options on BikeDekho.

Hero Electric Photon Images

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    ansh on Sep 04, 2024
    2.3
    Not a practical purchase
    Not a good option there is no practicality in vehicle no engineering is being done it seems that some new guys have designed it
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    rajesh on Aug 19, 2024
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    battery has been perform poorly
    battery has been perform poorly after purchase of 1 year. Dialer and company not replace my battery. scotty performance is also not good kilometer display shoeing is high as.....
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    laksh on Jan 29, 2024
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    Worst Scooter
    Worst scooter in the electric version. It is not performing well, the mileage is very bad, and its parts, including the brake wire, broke within a month.
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    parth on Dec 01, 2023
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    Hero Electric Photon is a raying illustration
    Hero Electric Photon is a raying illustration of environmentally responsible communal transportation, combining forcefulness and faculty in a thruway that is really remarkable......
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    tanya on Nov 21, 2023
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    A Great Electric Pick
    Hero Electric Photon is known for its secure interpretation and provident avail, offering reliable and ecologically friendly assistance for numerous conveyance scripts. Because of.....
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Q&A on Hero Electric Photon

Prakash asked on 7 Nov 2023
Q) What is the motor power of the Hero Electric Photon?
By Bikedekho experts on 7 Nov 2023

A) The Hero Electric Photon has a motor power of 1000-1400 W.Read More

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Amit asked on 31 May 2023
Q) Where is the dealership?
By Bikedekho experts on 31 May 2023

A) You may click on the given link and select your city accordingly for dealership ...Read More

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Abhi asked on 14 Nov 2022
Q) How much subsidy we will get?
By Bikedekho experts on 14 Nov 2022

A) In order to get detailed information about the subsidy and its eligibility ...Read More

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RishabhBhandari asked on 4 Nov 2022
Q) What features are offered in Hero Electric Photon?
By Bikedekho experts on 4 Nov 2022

A) The Hero Electric Photon comes with a retro-styled design with a round headlight...Read More

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undefined asked on 24 Oct 2022
Q) What is the range?
By Bikedekho experts on 24 Oct 2022

A) The mileage of Hero Electric Photon is 108 Km/Charge. This is the claimed ARAI ...Read More

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Hero Electric Photon FAQs

Q) Does Hero Electric Photon need a license?
A) Yes, it is required to have a driving license to drive Hero Electric Photon.
Q) What is the range offered by Hero Electric Photon on a full charge?
A) Hero Electric Photon offers range of 90 km/charge.
Q) How much time Hero Electric Photon will take to charge?
A) Hero Electric Photon will take total 5 Hr to charge from 0-100 percent.
Q) What is the top speed of Hero Electric Photon?
A) Top speed of Hero Electric Photon is 45 km/Hr.
Q) What is the battery capacity of Hero Electric Photon?
A) Battery Capacity of Hero Electric Photon is 1.87 Kwh.
Q) What is the weight of Hero Electric Photon?
A) The weight of Hero Electric Photon is 116 kg.
Q) What will be the lowest down payment for Hero Electric Photon?
A) The lenders generally finance 90% of the value of the . Some customers might be eligible for 100...

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Photon Price in India

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BangaloreRs.1.37 Lakh
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