Ola Electric launches S1 Gen 3 Portfolio with prices starting at INR 80,000

The lineup offers a wider range of battery and pricing options, starting at INR 79,999 for the S1 X (2kWh) and reaching INR 1,69,999 for the S1 Pro+ 5.3kWh (introductory prices). Ola also announced continued sales of its Generation 2 scooters at discounted rates, along with the upcoming MoveOS 5 update, extended warranty plans, and new Gig, S1 Z scooter, and Roadster motorcycle series.

Ola Electric, India’s largest EV manufacturer, has launched its Generation 3 S1 scooter portfolio, featuring enhanced performance, efficiency, and safety. The lineup offers a wider range of battery and pricing options, starting at INR 79,999 for the S1 X (2kWh) and reaching INR 1,69,999 for the S1 Pro+ 5.3kWh (introductory prices). Ola also announced continued sales of its Generation 2 scooters at discounted rates, along with the upcoming MoveOS 5 update, extended warranty plans, and new Gig, S1 Z scooter, and Roadster motorcycle series.

The Generation 3 scooters come with a standard 3-year/40,000 km warranty for both the vehicle and battery, with an optional extended battery warranty of up to 8 years or 1,25,000 km for INR 14,999. Built on an improved platform, the new models feature a mid-drive motor and chain drive across the range, enhancing both performance and reliability. An integrated Motor Control Unit (MCU) optimizes range and efficiency, while the updated platform delivers 20% more peak power, an 11% cost reduction, and a 20% increase in range compared to Generation 2. Additionally, a category-first dual Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and patented brake-by-wire technology improve safety and boost energy recovery by 15%.

1 Pro+ Scooters & Pricing

The flagship S1 Pro+ is offered in two battery variants: a 5.3kWh version with the 4680 Bharat Cell, priced at INR 1,69,999, and a 4kWh model at INR 1,54,999. The S1 Pro comes with 4kWh and 3kWh battery options, priced at INR 1,34,999 and INR 1,14,999, respectively.

The S1 X lineup includes the 2kWh variant at INR 79,999, the 3kWh at INR 89,999, and the 4kWh at INR 99,999. Additionally, the S1 X+ with a 4kWh battery is available for INR 1,07,999.

Ola continues to offer its Generation 2 scooters at discounted prices. The S1 Pro is now available starting at INR 1,14,999, while the S1 X models (2kWh, 3kWh, and 4kWh) start at INR 69,999, INR 79,999, and INR 89,999, respectively, making EV ownership more accessible.

Features & Advancements

Ola Electric’s Generation 3 platform represents a major leap in electric scooter technology. With enhanced performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability, the new lineup sets a new benchmark in the Indian EV market.

“With our first generation of scooters we offered customers a truly aspirational electric scooter that kickstarted the EV revolution in the country. With Gen 2, we made our scooters smarter, and more accessible by expanding our portfolio with scooters for every Indian across every price range. Today, with Gen 3, we are taking the EV 2W industry to the ‘Next Level’. Gen 3 is bringing unmatched performance, superior efficiency and reinventing benchmarks we set for ourselves, and which will change the industry all over again,” said Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Ola Electric.

The S1 Pro+ models offer a powerful 13 kW motor, achieving top speeds of 141 kmph (5.3kWh) and 128 kmph (4kWh). Acceleration from 0-40 kmph takes just 2.1 seconds and 2.3 seconds, respectively. The 5.3kWh version boasts a 320km range (IDC), while the 4kWh version offers 242km (IDC). Four riding modes (Hyper, Sports, Normal, Eco), dual ABS, front and rear disc brakes, enhanced ergonomics, a two-tone seat, body-coloured mirrors, an aluminium grab handle, rim decals, and an expanded colour palette are included.

MoveOS 5 beta: MoveOS 5 beta will roll out in mid-February 2025. The update will introduce features like a Smartwatch App, Smart Park, Bharat Mood, Road Trip Mode, Live Location Sharing, and Emergency SOS.

Gig and S1 Z scooter range: Ola Electric also announced the launch of the Gig and S1 Z scooter range, including the Ola Gig, Ola Gig+, Ola S1 Z, and Ola S1 Z+. Introductory prices are INR 39,999, INR 49,999, INR 59,999, and INR 64,999 (ex-showroom), respectively. These scooters feature removable batteries for both personal and commercial use. Reservations are open for INR 499, with deliveries starting in April 2025 for the Gig series and May 2025 for the S1 Z series.

The Roadster motorcycle series includes the Roadster X (2.5kWh, 3.5kWh, 4.5kWh), Roadster (3.5kWh, 4.5kWh, 6kWh), and Roadster Pro (8kWh, 16kWh), starting at INR 74,999, INR 1,04,999, and INR 1,99,999, respectively. These motorcycles offer new technology and performance features.