Ola S1 X

If you’re looking to buy an electric scooter, the Ola S1 X from Ola Electric is one of the options. It is sold in 3 variants. Powering the S1 X is a 6000W electric motor. The S1 X comes with a Disc brake up front and brake at the rear. You can buy the Ola S1 X in 7 colours - Vogue, Red Velocity, White, Funk, Midnight, Liquid Silver, Steller.

On August 15, 2023, Ola Electric introduced S1X range of electric scooters in India. These electric scooters are designed to be an affordable and environment-friendly alternative to traditional 100-110cc petrol-powered scooters. The Ola S1X models boast a sleek and minimalistic appeal, without straying too far away from Ola’s curvy design language. Check out the S1X range of electric scooters in 11 images. Ola Electric announced that it has received over 75,000 bookings for its Ola S1 range (which includes the Ola S1 Air and the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 apart from the Ola S1 X) within two weeks of its launch. 

Features

Key features of the Ola S1X include various riding modes, reverse mode, side stand alert, an LCD instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity with navigation, and cruise control. These features may vary based on the chosen variant, so a detailed breakdown can be found in the Price section.

Price And Variants

The S1X+ variant is priced at Rs 1,09,999. The S1X (3kWh) and S1X (2kWh) models are available at introductory prices of Rs 99,999 and Rs 89,999 respectively until August 21, 2023. Deliveries for these models commence in December.

The standard and 2kWh iterations come equipped with a 3.5-inch LCD instrument cluster and use a physical key. In contrast, the Plus variant boasts a larger 5-inch segmented LCD console and gets keyless operation. The following table outlines the noteworthy variations in features:

Specifications

The Ola S1X series is equipped with a hub motor delivering a continuous power output of 2.7kW and a peak power of 6kW across all three variants. The top speed is limited to 90kmph for the S1X and S1X+, and 85kmph for the 2kWh variant. Riders can choose between Eco, Normal, and Sports riding modes. Acceleration from 0 to 60kmph takes approximately 5.5 seconds for the S1X and S1X+, and 7.9 seconds for the 2kWh variant.

The electric motor is paired with a 3kWh lithium-ion battery in the S1X and S1X+ models, while the 2kWh variant, as the name implies, is equipped with a 2kWh battery. Using a home charger, it takes around 7.4 hours to fully charge the batteries for all three variants. The official ARAI-certified ranges are 151km for the S1X and S1X+ and 91km for the 2kWh variant. In real-world conditions, the estimated range in Eco mode is 85km for the 2kWh variant and 125km for the other two variants, with a reduction to 75km and 100km respectively in Normal mode.

Charging times remain consistent across all three variants, taking 7.4 hours to reach full charge using a home charger. The S1X and S1X+ come with a 500W portable charger, while the 2kWh variant uses a 350W charger. Underpinnings include a telescopic fork, twin rear shock absorbers, steel wheels with drum brakes at both ends.

Rivals

The Ola S1X faces competition from models like the Hero Electric Optima, Okinawa PraisePro, and Ampere Magnus EX in the electric scooter market. Additionally, alternatives in the petrol-powered scooter segment include the Honda Activa 6G, TVS Jupiter, TVS Scooty Pep Plus, and Hero Pleasure Plus.