Ola Electric has introduced a new range of electric scooters in its portfolio. The S1 Z electric scooters are affordable choices aimed at urban commuters. We take a deep dive into the new S1 Z scooters and find out whether you should buy it.
Ola S1 Z scooters: Price
The new S1 Z scooters are available in two variants — Z (standard) and Z Plus. Ola Electric has got the pricing spot on as the Z costs Rs 59,999 and the Z Plus at Rs 64,999, introductory. This makes the S1 Z range the most affordable scooter in the Ola Electric portfolio. Currently, the booking amount for both Z and Z Plus is Rs 499 and according to the company, the deliveries will begin from May 2025.
Ola S1 Z scooters: Swappable Battery
The S1 Z are the first electric scooters by Ola Electric to offer a swappable battery pack. Both the Z and Z plus get a 1.5 kWh battery that offers an IDC-certified range of around 75 km on a single charge. Customers have an option to buy an additional 1.5 kWh battery at an extra cost, which helps double the range from 75 km to around 146 km.
Ola S1 Z scooters: Performance
Both the S1 Z and Z Plus are powered by a 2.9 kW motor with an output of 4 bhp and a top speed of 70 kmph. They managed to clock 0-20 kmph in 1.8 seconds while the Z and Z Plus managed 0-40 kmph in 4.8 and 4.7 seconds respectively.
Ola S1 Z scooters: Design
The S1 Z is aimed for personal use while the Z Plus is designed for light commercial use. The S1 Z keeps a clean and simple design with a single seat while the Z Plus gets a front carrier tray on the apron, an extended footboard in the rear to carry products and is a single seater with a rear carrier board. The Z Plus also gets a phone holder for the delivery executive to use a navigation system.
Ola S1 Z scooters: Features
Ola S1 Z models are bare basic scooters and have an LCD digital display. The Ola S1 Z standard variant rides on 12-inch tyres while the more commercial-focused S1 Z Plus sports bigger 14-inch tyres, which is the largest in the Ola Electric lineup.
