Ola Electric has pulled a rabbit out of the hat by launching two new series of affordable electric scooters– Gig and S1 Z. The biggest surprise, however, is the brand’s first removable battery pack which company CEO and Co-founder, Bhavish Aggarwal had teased a couple of days ago. That said, what will blow everyone’s mind is the extraordinary price tag of the scooters.
Prices for the Gig range start at Rs 39,999 while the S1 Z range starts at Rs 59,999 (both ex-showroom), making them the most affordable electric scooters in their respective segments. The Gig range is available in two variants: Gig and Gig+ whereas the Z range is available in two trims: S1 Z and S1 Z+.
Bookings for all the four models are currently underway via Ola Electric’s website at a token amount of Rs 499. Deliveries of the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z series will begin starting April 2025, and May 2025, respectively
| Variants | Ola Gig | Ola Gig+ | Ola S1 Z | Ola S1 Z+ |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 39,999 | Rs 49,999 | Rs 59,999 | Rs 64,999 |
Ola Gig, Gig+: Range, Specs, Features
The Ola Gig is designed for gig workers in the B2B space for shorter trips, the scooter offers a IDC-certified range of 112 km on a single charge, and a top speed of 25 kmph. It comes with a removable 1.5 kWh battery, and a 12-inch wheel. The battery supplies energy to a hub motor of the rear wheel. Priced at Rs 39,999 (ex-showroom), the Ola Gig will be available for B2B purchases and rentals.
On the other hand, Gig+ is meant for gig workers who have to travel longer distances with heavier payloads which are priced at Rs 49,999 (ex-showroom). This variant of the electric scooter can be equipped with single or dual battery packs which offer a range of 81 km and 157 km, respectively on a single charge. This scooter is powered by a 1.5 kW hub motor and can clock a top speed of 45 kmph.
Ola S1 Z, S1 Z+: Range, Specs, Features
The S1 Z is Ola Electric’s new entry-level range electric scooter. The base S1 Z variant benefits from dual removable batteries of 1.5 kWh each with IDC-certified single-charge ranges of 75 km on the single battery pack and 146 km on dual battery packs. Powered by a 2.9 kW hub motor, the S1 Z can clock 0-20 kmph in 1.8 seconds and 0-40 km in 4.8 seconds. The S1 Z can clock a top speed of 70 kmph. The S1 Z aimed at students, young professionals, and elderly riders, among others.
Ola S1 Z+, on the other hand, also gets the same battery and motor specifications as S1 Z. However, the S1 Z+ benefits from additional features such as a 14-inch LCD instrument console. It also rides on bigger 14-inch wheels. Further, the S1 Z+ can be used for both personal and light commercial use thanks to its robust body, high payload capacity, and versatile storage options.
Ola PowerPod: The portable power source
The biggest development from Ola Electric is its new removable battery pack called PowerPod. Priced at Rs 9,999, this battery pack will not only power the new launches mentioned above but also power small household appliances, lights, fans, and other essential devices.
Ola claims that the PowerPod doubles up as an inverter providing power for 3 hours to run 5 LED bulbs, 3 ceiling fans, 1 TV, 1 Mobile charging, and 1 Wi-Fi router. This dual functionality of the battery offers a valuable proposition for users in semi-urban and rural areas where access to a stable electricity supply may be limited.
