Apna Time Ayega - Ola Electric S1 E-scooter Deliveries Delayed
Deliveries for the first lot have been pushed to the end of the year
Deliveries for the first lot have been pushed to the end of the year
In yet another setback for the Ola Electric S1, the company has announced that the deliveries for the first lot of customers have been pushed by three to five weeks. Ola has even pushed its second purchase window from December 16 to late January 2022. The startup has cited the shortage of chipsets and electronic parts, including lithium-ion cells for this delay.
The customers who paid the Rs 20,000 booking amount have received an email from the company stating the delay in the delivery. Ola had planned to commence deliveries from November 25, and with the latest developments, it is unlikely to happen until the end of this year.
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Ola Electric had announced massive sales and charging infrastructure expansion plans, however, it has been constantly facing setbacks. Sales of the scooter were originally supposed to commence on September 8, but then got postponed to September 15. More recently, the company postponed its November 1 sales window to December 16, and now it has been further delayed to late January.
Ola Electric even announced its ambitious charging network-- called the Hypernetwork, with a promise of setting up 1 lakh charging stations across 400 cities in India. Moreover, it aims to expand across 100 cities with 5,000 chargers in the first year itself. However, till date, the company has set up its only charging station in Bengaluru.
The constant delays are disheartening, especially after the e-scooter garnered over 1,00,000 pre-bookings within 24 hours, but is yet to commence deliveries. We did ride the Ola Electric S1 Pro, and if you are still in two minds whether this e-scooter is worth all the delay, read what we liked and disliked about it.
Ola S1 User Reviews
- I have an ultimate driving experienceI have an ultimate experience of my ola S1 first generation model and its build quality is superb as compared to the newer versions updated by this brand, and the most attractive point about this vehicl, its an extra ordinary money saver object when talk is about travel expense saving, driving experience is too good.Read More
- Best review of my scooterBest performance and best battery, motor battery was not change and the colour is white, in full charge 120 range, the stand was change and first owner scooter, the most futuristic scooter in normal mode 80km/h speed, in sports mode 120 km/h speed, in eco mode 42km/h speed and the acceleration is very smooth.Read More1
- S1 pocket friendly OlaAmazing S1 . Pocket friendly. Excellent for daily city use. Like new. Ola come with charger 15000 included. And took kit. Stress free driving in traffic. Pearl white finish with latest software upgrade. Excellent battery life and vehicle insured until feb 2027. What you thinking just take and drive.Read More3
- OLA S1 PRO GENERATION 01 (2023 MODEL)Best ev scooter in budget with great performance and mileage especially. No fuel cost jo maintenance only enjoy the ride.Now you can buy in an affordable price of only 80,999 with best features new upgraded tyres with all classy looks and front modification. Best electric scooter with a charger you will get it.Read More
- It's Affordable And Won't Affect The EnvironmentPros and disadvantages pros: If you want this for short, everyday trips, get it since it's affordable and won't affect the environment much. It also has more features than any other scooter. Cons: This bike's noise occasionally comes from certain components, such as its headlight and disc brake, and I didn't particularly like the way it looked. It may also not be as effective in rural areas where there is a lack of electricity and electric stations as well as poor roads, making it less likely to perform as well. My recommendation is that you utilise it for daily activities and sporadic trips.Read More1