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    Hero Electric Photon 48V vs Ola S1 Z

    Should you buy Hero Electric Photon 48V or Ola Electric S1 Z? 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. Hero Electric Photon 48V price in is Rs 65,464(ex-showroom price) whereas the Ola Electric S1 Z price in is Rs 59,999 (ex-showroom). As far as range is concerned, the Hero Electric Photon 48V has a range of up to 80 km/charge and the Ola Electric S1 Z has a range of up to 146 km/charge.  Hero Electric offers the Photon 48V in 2 colours whereas the S1 Z comes in 1 colours. Out of 43 user reviews, S1 Z scores 4.6 whereas the Hero Electric Photon 48V tallies 1.0 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews.

    Photon 48V vs S1 Z

    Key Highlights Photon 48VS1 Z
    Charging Time4-5 Hr-
    Range80 km/charge146 km/charge
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    Hero Electric Photon 48V vs Ola S1 Z Comparison

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          Hero Electric Photon 48V
          Hero Electric Photon 48V
            Rs65,464*
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                Ola S1 Z
                Ola S1 Z
                  Rs59,999*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.65,464* Onwards
                Rs.64,343* Onwards
                Body Type
                Electric Scooters
                Motor Power
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                3 kW
                User Rating
                1.0
                Based on Hero Electric Photon 48V Reviews
                4.6
                Based on Ola S1 Z Reviews
                Charging Time
                4-5 Hr
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                Range
                80 km/charge
                146 km/charge
                EMI Starts₹ 1,874
                Get EMI offers
                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Engine and Transmission
                Motor Power
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                3 kW
                No. Of Batteries
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                2
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Push Button Start
                Features
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                Stepup Seat
                With Long Seat
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                Rear Footpegs
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                Yes
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                Underseat storage
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                Yes
                Features and Safety
                Charging PointYes
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                Fast Charging
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                Yes
                Braking Type
                Combi Brake System
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                Mobile Application
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                Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                PC Head Lamp, Aerodynamic Style, Dual-mode, Regenerative Braking, Fancooled Charger
                Battery Capacity - 1.5 kWh + 1.5 kWh = 3 kWh
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Ground Clearance
                140 mm
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                Kerb Weight
                87 Kg
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                Filament Bulb
                LED
                Taillight
                Bulb
                LED
                Indicators
                Bulb
                LED
                Low Fuel IndicatorNoNo
                Performance
                Claimed Top Speed
                45 km/Hr
                70 km/Hr
                Battery, Motor and Charging
                Battery Capacity
                1.34 Kwh
                3 Kwh

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Photon 48V
                • S1 Z
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                  anonymous on Aug 31, 2019
                  1.0
                  Takes too long to charge
                  It is not a good bike and takes too long to charge.
                  1
                • A
                  anonymous on Aug 10, 2019
                  1.0
                  Price and Looking
                  Price and looking is not so attractive overall Hero has improved hero bike by introducing the E-Bike.
                  1
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                  domsgaming on Jul 05, 2026
                  4.5
                  A Practical, Budget-Friendly EV Best for Apartment
                  Smooth and always comfortable and safe journey highly recommend to everyone for this is vehicle and which will be good, the bike is amazing and very smooth in riding, experience was good, satisified with this bike. The real-world ride quality of the Ola S1 Z has received a largely positive response from daily city commuters. Owners praise its practicality, though its performance varies depending on the specific terrain. Yes, I would recommend the Ola S1 Z if you are looking for an affordable, highly practical electric scooter for short city commutes, especially if you live in an apartment without a dedicated parking charging point. However, it is not ideal for everyone. Here is a direct breakdown of why you should or shouldn't buy it, and who it is best for.
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                  raju on Jun 19, 2026
                  5.0
                  marvellous
                  I bought this vehicle. It is so stylish and looking good. It is marvellous and easy to drive. In compare to other evs, it is best of my experience and and I have never seen before in the market. The speed of this ev is very fast and faster than other ev. Value for money. Excellent performance and comfort.
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                  5 11
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                  rishbha on Mar 07, 2026
                  5.0
                  Good and Economical Electric Scooter for Daily Cit
                  I chose the Ola S1 Z because it is affordable, eco-friendly, and has a good range of up to 146 km. It also offers modern features like a removable battery, Bluetooth connectivity, and low running cost, making it suitable for daily city communication. The ride has been good so far. The scooter is smooth and quiet because it is electric and the pickup is good for city riding. It is comfortable for daily commuting and easy to handle in traffic. Overall it feels economical and convenient for everyday use. Yes, I would recommend this bike for daily city use. It is affordable, eco friendly, and has a good range for commuting. The scooter can give up to about 75 to 146 km on a full charge and has a top speed of around 70 km per hour, which is suitable for city travel.
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                  anmol on Feb 28, 2026
                  4.2
                  Very nice scooty
                  I was feed up by using public transport for several years as they are really disgusting and waste my too much time in traffics and all time got late due to these reasons then I saw this Ola scooter that is fit for heavy to heavy traffic conditions and also have good mileage so I choose this scooter and with the name of full trust brand Ola. The ride is quiet good but seats are so much tight for a long journey. It took around 120 km per charge and going for office work it is a nice choice to ride this scooter. In the city for small small work its a best options. Yes, obviously I would recommend this scooter to my employees, friend and especially for the students who take classes and go in a public transport and faces issues that sometimes they are late or not able to reach on time due to traffic, these scooter help them to go in a very bad traffic conditions also with its sleek design.
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                  niketa on Feb 12, 2026
                  4.7
                  Affordable , good looking , family scooter
                  You choose The scooter because this is a affordable family scooter comes with the amazing price of 60000. And in this budget it supports toh ola app and you can also on scooter with the use of your phone like other ola scooters Ride distance is around 140-142 and the speed of this scooter goes 69 and in price range this is a good affordable family scooter for us i am very happy after bought this scooter So guys you should must have the ola in this price point. Yeah I recommend this scooter to everyone and more than students because I am also a student and I don't have a lot of money toh buy scooter in price point of 1 - 1.5 lakhs. With the use of this scooter I am happy.
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                  12 16
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                FAQs on Hero Electric Photon 48V and Ola S1 Z

                Q) Which scooter is better Hero Electric Photon 48V or Ola S1 Z?

                A) As per our average user rating, Hero Electric Photon 48V has a score of 1.0/5 while Ola S1 Z has rate of 4.6 /5.

                Q) Which scooter among Hero Electric Photon 48V and Ola S1 Z is cheaper?

                A) Hero Electric Photon 48V price starts at Rs 65,464 & Ola S1 Z price starts at Rs 59,999 in Delhi . Ola S1 Z is cheaper between these.
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