Ola S1 Pro

Ola S1 Pro Expert Verdict

Ola S1 Pro Detailed Review

• S1 Pro Performance 10 /10

  A 3.97 kWh battery pack and an electric motor with a maximum torque of 58 Nm and an output of 8.5 kW power the S1 Pro. The scooter's highest claimed range is now 181 km; however, the manufacturer claims the actual range is closer to 135 km on a single charge.

  Four modes are available to you: Eco, Normal, Sports, and Hyper. The scooter starts in Normal mode by default. Even while riding, the modes can be switched. The "regular" mode is best appropriate for city riding, such as doing grocery shopping, traveling to and from work, negotiating traffic, and the like. It does a good job of living up to its name.

  The scooter allows you to customize your riding experience between 0 and 10 km/h, after which the Normal, Sports, and Hyper modes start to work their magic. Although the standard mode is not as speedy as the other two, however compared to ICE scooters, it is still incredibly quick.

  Summary

  The electric motor produces quite a significant amount of torque instantly, making the Ola S1 pro a quick scooter.

• S1 Pro Design 9 /10

  The Ola S1 Pro is a handsome scooter with great, flowing lines, a front apron that may have been influenced by a Vespa, and single-sided suspension at the front that lets you see the alloy wheel. The smiley-faced LED daytime running light and the two projector lamps give the otherwise traditional scooter design a little bit of modernity and youth. Especially in the available colour combinations, the elegant rear and appropriate overall appearance give it outstanding road presence. 

  Summary

  Retro inspired design is well complemented by modern elements such as LED DRLs and projector lamps.

• S1 Pro Features 10 /10

  Any electric two-major wheeler's USP is technology, and the Ola S1 Pro has tons of it. A 7-inch TFT touchscreen that is not the most responsive is available for accessing all the scooter's features, but it still functions. Ola features MapMyIndia's built-in navigation in addition to Bluetooth connectivity, which allows you to play music from your phone through the front apron speakers. Although not what an audiophile would prefer, the sound output is not terrible either. Cruise control, a low-speed reverse mode, and digital locking and unlocking for both the scooter and the under-seat storage area are additional features. In summary, a key is not required at all, but this could cause security issues. 

  An anti-theft alert system, geo-fencing, a hill hold system, voice assistance, and cruise control are among the S1 Pro's safety and security features. In addition, Ola offers over-the-air upgrades for the scooter, and the business claims that, depending on the internet bandwidth, a normal over-the-air update can take anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes.

  Summary

  Technology loaded scooter will appeal to the tech savvy youth. OTA updates will ensure that the scooter remains up to date in terms of features.

• S1 Pro Range And Charging 10 /10

  Ola claims that it takes 6.5 hours to charge a full charge using a wall outlet. The S1 can also be fast-charged, and according to Ola, it will provide 75 kilometers of range in just 18 minutes. Ola has ambitious intentions to build a fast-charging Hypercharger infrastructure throughout the nation, but so far only one charging station has been installed.

  As far as range is concerned. On a full charge, the 3.97 kWh battery can give following range in different modes. 

  Mode	Range
  Eco	170 Km
  Normal	135 Km
  Sport	120 Km
  Hyper	95 Km

   

  Summary

  While the 170 km range is a bit far from the claimed 240 km range, it is still the best of the lot.

• S1 Pro Pricing And Rivals 9 /10

  At Rs 1.4 lakhs ex-showroom, the main rivals of the Ola S1 Pro from the Electric scooter space include the likes of Ather 450X, TVS iQube and the Bajaj Chetak (which is yet to be launched completely). The Ola S1 Pro also goes up against the likes of Yamaha Aerox and TVS Ntorq which belong to the group of Conventionally powered scooters. 

  Summary

  Without the subsidies, the Ola S1 pro is a bit on the expensive side for a scooter, however being one of the first movers it’s bound to create an impression in the segment.