Hero Electric Photon vs Honda QC1

Hero Electric Photon Price starts at Rs. 1.10 Lakh which is Rs. 20,891 costlier than base model of Honda QC1 priced at Rs. 90,000. In technical specifications, . Hero Electric Photon is available in 2 different colours while Honda QC1 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Hero Electric Photon vs Honda QC1 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Photon vs QC1

Key Highlights Photon LPQC1 STD
Top Speed 45 km/Hr 50 km/Hr
Range 90 km/charge 80 km/charge
Charging Time 5 Hr 6.5 Hr
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Photon vs QC1 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero Electric Photon LPHonda QC1 STD
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Brand Name Hero Electric Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 90,000 Get On-Road Price
Fuel Type Electric Electric
Colors
Hero Electric Photon Colors
Honda QC1 Colors
Brakes Front Drum Drum
Brakes Rear Drum Drum
Braking Type Combi Brake System ...
Wheel Size Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Steel Alloy
Range 90 km/charge 80 km/charge
Charging Time 5 Hr 6.5 Hr
ABS no ...
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Insurance Rs. 4,445 Photon Insurance Rs. 4,072 QC1 Insurance
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Torque (motor)
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77 Nm
No. Of Batteries
...
Motor IP Rating
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IP67
Battery Warranty
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5 Years or 50,000 Km
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric

Brakes Front
Drum
Drum
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
...

Top Speed
45 km/Hr
50 km/Hr

Tyre Size
Front :-3.00-10 Rear :-3.00-10
Front :- 90/90-12, Rear :- 90/100-10
Wheel Size
Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Steel
Alloy

Length*Width*Height
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1826*701*1129 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1275 mm
Length
...
1826 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
169 mm
Height
...
1129 mm
Width
...
701 mm
Kerb Weight
116 Kg
89.5 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
110 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Motor Type
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BLDC
Additional Features
Aerodynamic Style, PC Head Lamp, Charge(IP 65 Fan cooled )12v * 6, Regenerative Braking
Off Board Charger
Claimed range
90 km/charge
80 km/charge
USB charging port
...
Range
90 km/charge
80 km/charge
Headlight
Bulb
LED
Charging at Home
Battery Capacity
1.87 Kwh
1.5 Kwh
Charging at Charging Station
Charging Time
5 Hr
6.5 Hr
Charging Time(0-80%)
...
4 Hr 30 Min
Charging Time(0-100%)
...
6 Hr 50 Min
Seat Opening Switch
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Frame
...
Under Bone
ABS
no
...
Body Type
Electric Bikes
Electric Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
5 Inch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Charging Point
...
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
With Long Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Carry hook
...
Underseat storage
26 L
Charger Output
...
330 W
Anti Theft Alarm
...
Odometer
...
Digital

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Electric Photon
  • Good e-bike with practical usable power
Honda QC1
  • Looks futuristic and elegant
  • Available in 5 different colour options
  • Good enough power for short city commutes
Hero Electric Photon
  • Price
  • range
Honda QC1
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity features
  • Might feel under powered at times with just a 50kmph top speed
  • Gets a small 1.5kWh battery pack
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What difference between photon hx and photon lp
  • Hero Electric Photon is available in a single variant: Photon HX. The electric scooter is powered by a 72V / 26Ah battery that offers a claimed range of 108 km in a single charge. The top speed of Photon HX is capped at 45 kmph. Hero Electric Photon is priced at Rs. 71,440 (ex-showroom). For more details, you may get in touch with the nearest authorized dealer in your city. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Difference bw Photon LI and LP ?
  • There is not much difference. Powering the Hero Electric Photon is a BLDC hub motor. On the 72 Li version, you get a 1kW motor with a peak power of 1.5kW. The LP trim gets a larger 1.2kW motor that has a peak power of 1.8kW. Both variants offer the same top speed of 45kmph. Both models get different battery sizes. The more affordable one gets two 28Ah battery packs. This gives the scooter a maximum range of 110km in economy mode and 80km in power mode. The other variant gets just a single 26Ah battery pack, giving the scooter a range of 80km. Underpinnings on both versions of the Photon remain the same. The Photon electric scooter runs on 10-inch alloy rims. It is the only scooter in Hero Electric’s current lineup that gets a front disc brake as standard. Suspension duties are handled by a telescopic fork and twin shocks. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

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Which bike is cheaper Hero Electric Photon vs Honda QC1?
The Honda QC1 is cheaper than Hero Electric Photon by Rs. 20,891.

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