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    Ather 450X vs Hero Electric Photon

    Should you buy Ather 450X or Hero Electric Photon? Find out which electric scooter is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, driving range, battery capacity, charging time, colours and other features. Ather 450X price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero Electric Photon price in is Rs (ex-showroom). As far as range is concerned, the Ather 450X has a range of up to 126 km/charge and the Hero Electric Photon has a range of up to 90 km/charge.  Ather offers the 450X in 7 colours whereas the Photon comes in 2 colours. Out of 44 user reviews, Photon scores 3.7 whereas the Ather 450X tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 73 user reviews.

    450X vs Photon

    Key Highlights450XPhoton
    Charging Time4.3 Hr5 Hr
    Range126 km/charge90 km/charge
    Top Speed90 km/Hr45 km/Hr
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    Ather 450X vs Hero Electric Photon Comparison

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          Ather 450X
          Ather 450X
            Rs1,47,999*
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                Hero Electric Photon
                Hero Electric Photon
                  Rs1,10,891*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,52,866* Onwards
                Rs.1,15,336* Onwards
                Body Type
                Electric Scooters
                Motor Power
                6.4 kW
                1.8 kW
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Ather 450X Reviews
                3.7
                Based on Hero Electric Photon Reviews
                Motor Type
                PMSM
                -
                Charging Time
                4.3 Hr
                5 Hr
                Range
                126 km/charge
                90 km/charge
                EMI Starts₹ 4,429
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 3,320
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.4,867
                450X Insurance
                Rs.4,445
                Photon Insurance
                ColoursCosmic BlackHyper SandLunar GreySpace GreyStealth BlueStill WhiteTrue Red+2 MoreView All ColoursBlackBrownView All Colours
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                Engine and Transmission
                Motor Power
                6.4 kW
                1.8 kW
                No. Of Batteries
                1
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                Starting
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                Push Button Start
                Self Start Only
                Motor IP Rating
                IP66
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                Features
                Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Charger Output
                700 W
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                Instrument Console
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                Digital
                Digital
                Regenerative BrakingYes
                -
                USB Charging PortYesNo
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                -
                Additional Features Of Variant
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                Coasting Regen, Park Assist, Side stand motor cut-off, Dashboard(Storage-16GB, RAM-2GB, Water & dust resistance-IP65), Crash Alert, Pothole Alerts, Park Safe, Cricket on Dash, Lock Safe
                Aerodynamic Style, PC Head Lamp, Charge(IP 65 Fan cooled )12v * 6, Regenerative Braking
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                ClockYes
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                Stepup Seat
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                With Long Seat
                Passenger Footrest
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                YesYes
                Carry hookYes
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                Underseat storage
                22 L
                Yes
                Distance to Empty IndicatorYes
                -
                Features and Safety
                Charging Point
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                Yes
                Fast ChargingYes
                -
                Operating System
                AOSP
                -
                Processor
                Snapdragon 212
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                Braking Type
                Combi Brake System
                Combi Brake System
                Charging Station LocaterYes
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                Gradeability
                20 degrees
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                EBSYes
                -
                Additional Features
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                Coasting Regen, Park Assist, Side stand motor cut-off, Dashboard(Storage-16GB, RAM-2GB, Water & dust resistance-IP65), Crash Alert, Pothole Alerts, Park Safe, Cricket on Dash, Lock Safe
                Aerodynamic Style, PC Head Lamp, Charge(IP 65 Fan cooled )12v * 6, Regenerative Braking
                Carry HookYes
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Ground Clearance
                170 mm
                130 mm
                Wheelbase
                1296 mm
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                Kerb Weight
                108 kg
                116 kg
                Additional Storage
                22 L
                Yes
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                Bulb
                Taillight
                LED
                Bulb
                Turn Signal Lamp
                LED
                Bulb
                LED TaillightsYes
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                Low Fuel IndicatorNoNo
                Distance to Empty IndicatorYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Diameter
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                200 mm
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                Rear Brake Diameter
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                190 mm
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                Performance
                Top Speed
                90 km/Hr
                45 km/Hr
                Motor & Battery
                Motor Type
                PMSM
                -
                Battery Capacity
                2.9 Kwh
                1.87 Kwh
                Reverse AssistYes
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                User Reviews of Comparison

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                  yash on Nov 26, 2025
                  5.0
                  How a New Bike Brought Back My Love for Quiet Roads
                  We started going on evening rides together, exploring quiet streets and city lights. The bike handles turns and short stops really well, and the ride feels smooth and controlled even at night. Makes city rides relaxed and fun. Evening couple rides are now a regular thing. The bike is easy to maneuver through traffic, handles corners nicely, and gives a comfortable, steady ride on calm streets. Perfect for relaxed city rides. We enjoy exploring the city after sunset. The bike responds well to small detours, stops easily, and feels stable on turns. It makes long evening rides stress-free and enjoyable. It stays steady on turns and handles small detours well.
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                  aniket on Nov 25, 2025
                  4.8
                  The future on a sleek electric ride
                  I wanted bike that could help me reduce my carbon footprint and also be fun to ride. During weekend mee up, a fellow rider showed me his Ather 450X and I immediately loved the sleek design and quiet ride. The futuristic dashboard with navigation and app integration made it feel like it belonged to the future. I realized this was not just a bike but companion for both work and leisure so I booked it the same week. I use it for daily office rides, grocery trips and even short weekend rides with the friends. The acceleration is punchy, braking is smooth and the handling is perfect for city roads. Once I took ride to a nearby park and the battery comfortably lasted for the trip without stress. Yes definitely. For anyone who wants eco friendly ride the 450X is ideal. The battery, comfort and handling make it perfect for both city and short weekend rides. If you are thinking of switching to an electric bike the Ather 450X is smart investment.
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                  aditya on Nov 25, 2025
                  4.8
                  Zero fuel cost, happy mornings
                  I moved into congested part of the city where petrol stations feel like treasure hunts. My friend who switched to an Ather 450X told me about zero fuel costs and super silent rides. That convinced me. I also love doing little morning errands grocery, coffee, work so an electric bike that charges at home made sense. The 450X felt like the perfect eco friendly sidekick. Riding it every day has been such a peaceful change. The instant torque means I zoom past slow autos easily and the regenerative braking helps while the riding downhill. Charging overnight at home gives me more than enough range for my daily trips. Plus the touchscreen dashboard is surprisingly useful I check battery, navigation and ride stats before heading out. Yes for sure especially for city commuters who care about sustainability and want to cut down on fuel bills. If you have a safe place to charge at home or work this bike is a dream. For someone who doesn’t do really long highway rides daily but needs responsiveness, good build quality and futuristic feel the 450X is a very smart pick. I always suggest it to everyone and one day in temple parking I suggested it to one shopkeeper because he asked about my bike, few days ago I see he bought it.
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                  ritesh on Nov 25, 2025
                  4.8
                  Conquering city chaos with ease
                  During summer internship in Chennai I struggled with frequent fuel stops and crowded streets on my old scooter. One day while waiting for bus I saw an Ather 450X silently zip past me with student riding it confidently. The instant torque, sleek design and zero noise made me curious. I booked a test ride the same afternoon and after climbing a few flyovers effortlessly I knew this electric bike was perfect for city commuting. One day i decided to explore countryside near my city. I loaded my backpack and rode 50 km on the backroads with the uneven gravel paths. Surprisingly the Ather 450X handled everything like charm. Even with sudden rain the bike’s grip and quiet ride made the journey fun rather than stressful. I felt more like an explorer than commuter discovering hidden cafes and small lakes along the route. Absolutely but in a different sense. I have used it for daily errands, short getaways and even evening rides with friends. Unlike other city bikes this one combines style, performance and minimal maintenance. If you want bike that makes everyday travel exciting and reliable the Ather 450X is unmatched in its category.
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                  harish on Nov 24, 2025
                  5.0
                  Ather 450X Makes College Travel Easy
                  I finally decided on the Ather 450X because daily bus travel to college had become too frustrating. Standing in a packed bus every morning, getting pushed around, and reaching class tired made me want my own scooter that could give me a relaxed start. The scooter made sense because it’s easy to ride in traffic and doesn’t feel heavy during slow movement. I can leave home on my own time, avoid waiting for late buses, and reach college comfortably. Its range easily covers my daily up-down travel. If commuting to college is tiring with crowded buses, this scooter makes life easier. It’s quick in traffic, smooth to ride, and cuts down the stress of daily travel. For students on the move every day, it’s a handy upgrade.
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                  keshav on Sep 28, 2025
                  3.8
                  Photon electric
                  I think it's best in this price as it is offering a very good mileage and all accessories in just 20000 that is more than enough for us and it is very useful for short distance travelling I truly recommended it for those who want to buy a electric scooter which offers a good mileage and that's all that I have to say
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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
                  1.0
                  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 actual running of scotty. fraud hai
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                  akarsh on Aug 04, 2024
                  3.3
                  Review of a 3 year experience
                  I bought it and used to drive upto 90km daily , in my opinion the rider would feel discomfort for longer range and the back passenger feels a very good knockback while accelerating , foot rest isn't good so the backseater would feel his legs going numb or may have cramps , pick-up of the sccoty is good and the speed too , i would recommend this for shorter range not because of mileage but due it's comfort , the seat isn't properly designed for comfort which gives back pain , another con of this vehicle is it's build quality , the break levers won't survive any shock they break easily , my suspensions also got damaged and started to leak but all this problem occurs if you overuse it , using it daily for 30-40km with proper servicing won't give negative response from the scooty. Battery backup isn't reduced or if it is I don't notice it , I use for 90km daily and battery backup is good though it won't run 90km on a single charge.
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                  laksh on Jan 29, 2024
                  1.3
                  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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                FAQs on Ather 450X and Hero Electric Photon

                Q) Which scooter is better Ather 450X or Hero Electric Photon?

                A) As per our average user rating, Ather 450X has a score of 4.8/5 while Hero Electric Photon has rate of 3.7 /5.

                Q) Which scooter among Ather 450X and Hero Electric Photon is cheaper?

                A) Ather 450X price starts at Rs 1,47,999 & Hero Electric Photon price starts at Rs 1,10,891 in Delhi . Hero Electric Photon is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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