Ola S1 Software Update Incoming; Gets Navigation, Cruise Control And More

The company’s CEO Bhavish Aggarwal revealed the MoveOS 2.0 will be released by the end of April

Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola Electric’s CEO, has revealed in his recent tweet that the MoveOS 2.0 software update will be released in April end. He also highlighted the key features, which include navigation, companion app, cruise control, bluetooth, performance enhancements among others. 

When we’d ridden the Ola S1 Pro, it did have navigation, albeit operable via the e-scooter’s instrument cluster. However, now with the upcoming companion app, navigation should be a lot more seamless. Cruise control and bluetooth connectivity should also make the e-scooter more versatile than before.

MoveOS 2.0 almost ready and coming end April to everyone. Key features: navigation, companion app, cruise control, bluetooth, lots of performance improvements and more!

— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) March 16, 2022

The deliveries of the Ola S1 range of electric scooters commenced in December 2021. The company had earlier stated that several features, including the app connectivity, cruise control, Hill Hold, and Voice Assistant, will be offered during the time of delivery via Over The Air (OTA) updates. However, that was not the case, but better late than never. The company recently announced the next purchase window for the electric scooter, and in parallel, has introduced a new colour in celebration of the Holi festival. 

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The company is also accelerating the deliveries of the Ola S1 e-scooter. In fact, in February, it claims to have delivered over 7,000 units, making it one of the best-selling electric scooters in the country, beating Ather 450X by a long shot. It will also be investing Rs 750 crore in a new R&D facility in the UK. 

The Ola S1 retails at Rs 99,999, whereas the S1 Pro costs Rs 1,29,999; both ex-showroom Bengaluru, including state and FAME II subsidies. If you’re keen on buying one, check out our likes and dislikes review here. Primary alternatives include the Ather 450X, Simple One, Bajaj Chetak, and TVS iQube Electric.