We recently rode the Ola S1 Air, and here’s what we like and what we didn’t about Ola’s most affordable e-scooter:

It’s quick enough to be enjoyed in the city despite the 2.7kW motor— The 3kWh battery’s expected real world range should be enough for city commutes

Because of the smaller battery pack, the 13kg lighter kerb weight than the S1 Pro means the S1 Air is a breeze to manoeuvre through city traffic

Flat floorboard means more space to keep your feet while riding — The 34-litre boot is big enough for your grocery runs

Jerky throttle calibration| Too aggressive regen braking setup

The console is laggy and is slow to respond

Inconsistent build quality with visible panel gaps all around