Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler start-up Ola Electric on Sunday launched its S1 electric scooters for INR 99,999 and S1 Pro 1,29,000.
The company claims that Ola S1 will be much more affordable in states with active subsidy grants than many petrol scooters. For instance, after state subsidy in Delhi, the S1 would cost just INR 85,009, whereas, in Gujarat, it would be only INR 79,000. It has also tied up with banks and financial institutes for an EMI plan starting at INR 2,999.
The company will officially open Ola S1 for purchase from 8th September 2021 and will start delivering across 1,000 cities and towns in October. Till then, it is available for reservation at INR 499.
Available in 10 colours in satin, matte and glossy finishes, the scooter comes with twin headlamps, ergonomic and fluidic body, alloy wheels, sculpted seating, and larger boot space that fits two helmets comfortably.
Powered by 3.97 kWh of battery, the Ola S1 Pro can go up to 181 Kms and touch 0-40 kmph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 111 kmph. The S1 will have a range of 121 Kms.
Ola S1 comes with fast charging and can be charged in 18 min for a range of 75 km.
In terms of features, it has no physical key and pairs with the smartphone with its ‘digital key’ feature. It enables the scooter to know when the user is closer to the vehicle and unlocks automatically. It will also lock itself as the user moves away. In addition, the vehicle has a multi-microphone array, AI speech recognition algorithms built in-house, and a sharper and brighter 7-inch touchscreen display.
With its in-house developed MoveOS, customers can alter the look & feel of the display and how the scooter sounds. It will have four moods at launch - Bolt, Care, Vintage and Wonder, and will offer a customised vehicle sound experience that matches the user’s mood of the day. It will also come with three driving modes - Normal, Sport and Hyper to personalise the individual’s ride.
Ola S1 has an anti-theft alert system, geo-fencing, and a battery that is flame-retardant and water & dust resistant. It also has front and rear disc brakes and a ‘Hill Hold’ feature, making riding in traffic and navigating inclines easy.
The 110/70 R12 tyres, rear mono-shock suspension and front single fork suspension, improve road grip and riding experience.