Ola S1 Air was launched at an affordable price of ₹ 84,999, making it the most budget-friendly model in the S1 series. Here’s a detailed comparison of its features and specifications with its more expensive siblings, the Ola S1 and S1 Pro.
- Ola S1 Air takes approximately 4 hours to charge, compared to the 6.5 hours it takes for the S1 Pro.
- Ola S1 Air weighs about 99 kg, while the Ola S1 Pro weighs 125 kg.
Recently launched, the Ola S1 Air is the most affordable electric scooter model from the S1 series. It was designed to compete with mass-market electric scooters from other brands.
After its launch, many people are curious about the differences between the Ola S1 Air, S1, and S1 Pro.
The Ola S1 Air has a smaller lithium-ion battery pack of 2.5kWh, which takes 4.5 hours to fully charge using a Level 1 AC charger. The company claims a range of 101 km on a single charge.
In contrast, the Ola S1 and S1 Pro have larger battery packs of 3kWh and 4kWh, respectively, offering a range of 141 km and 181 km on a single charge. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro take 5 hours and 6.5 hours to fully charge using a Level 1 AC charger, respectively.
Scooter
Battery pack
Charging Time
Range
Ola S1 Air
2.5kWh
4.5 hr
101 km
Ola S1
3kWh
5 hr
141 km
Ola S1 Pro
4kWh
6.5 hr
181 km
The Ola S1 Air has a smaller electric motor of 4.5kW, compared to the 8.5kW motor in the Ola S1 and S1 Pro. It offers a top speed of 85 kmph (6bhp), while the Ola S1 and S1 Pro have different top speeds of 95 kmph and 116 kmph.
The Ola S1 Air generates 6 bhp of power, while its more powerful siblings offer 11.3 bhp. Higher power output is generally required for optimal performance in Indian road conditions and varied terrains.
Scooter
Electric Motor
Peak Power
Top Speed
Ola S1 Air
4.5 kW
6 bhp
85 kmph
Ola S1
8.5 kW
11.3 bhp
95 kmph
Ola S1 Pro
8.5 kW
11.3 bhp
116 kmph
In terms of riding modes, the Ola S1 Air offers Eco, Normal, and Sports modes, while the Ola S1 and S1 Pro have all the same modes, plus a Hyper Mode for the S1 Pro.
I’m Rohan Mehta, the voice behind KhelRe—a trusted and steadily growing blog dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) in India. With over five years of experience as a tech and automotive blogger, I turned my frustrations with owning an EV into a mission: to help others make more intelligent choices in this fast-evolving world of electric mobility.
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