While electric scooters have become popular, startups such as Ather and Ola have multiple variants on offer. However, mainstream manufacturers such as Bajaj, Hero, and TVS have one offering. Although they seemed to lag behind, well-known OEMs are slowly making a name for themselves with sales, primarily owing to better design and safer scooters.
That said, the Ola S1X+ is a popular model in the Indian market, while the TVS iQube S also is. So if you have to decide between the two scooters, which one would you pick? A sensible electric scooter or something that offers more than what a scooter should do? Here’s a comparison between the TVS iQube S and the Ola S1X+.
TVS iQube S vs Ola S1X+: Equipment and features
Let’s dive straight into what the scooters have to offer. Starting with the TVS iQube S, the electric scooter gets telescopic front suspension, twin rear shocks, a disc brake up front, a drum brake at the rear, 12-inch tyres, a 7-inch TFT instrument console, and more.
In terms of features, the iQube S gets park assist, geo-fencing, theft alert, a USB charger, phone connectivity with music control, navigation, music control, and more.
Now, coming to the S1X+, the scooter gets a similar suspension setup, but on the braking front, it gets drum brakes at both ends. The Ola S1X+ also settles for a smaller 5-inch LCD instrument console, and the features include side stand warning, phone connectivity, reverse mode, GPS connectivity, and predictive maintenance.
TVS iQube S vs Ola S1X+: Battery, range, and performance
Coming to the heart of the matter, the battery specifications of the two scooters. Starting with the iQube S, the scooter is powered by a 3.4kWh battery pack that offers a range of 100km on a full charge. The motor helps achieve a top speed of 78kmph while the iQube can accelerate from 0 to 40kmph in 4.2 seconds.
The Ola S1X+ is powered by a 3kWh battery pack, which the company claims a true range of 125km on a full charge. The scooter gets three ride modes and can accelerate from 0 to 40kmph in 3.3 seconds and go on to reach a top speed of 90kmph.
| Specifications | iQube | S1X+ |
| Battery | 3.4kWh | 3 kWh |
| Range | 100 km | 125 km |
| 0-40kmph | 4.2 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| Top speed | 78 kmph | 90 kmph |
| Ride modes | Economy, Power | Eco, Normal, Sports |
| Charging (0-80) | 4h 30m | 7h 40m |
| Weight | 118 kg | 108 kg |
| Instrumentation | LCD | TFT |
| Price | Rs 1.46 lakh | Rs 89,999 |
As per the spec sheet, the Ola has a smaller battery but offers more range, top speed, and is quicker than the iQube. However, the biggest advantage the Ola S1X+ has over the iQube S is the price, which is well under a lakh.
TVS iQube S vs Ola S1X+: Which one?
When comparing the two, the Ola seems to have more features, more range, better performance, and costs less than the iQube, making it the obvious pick. However, for those looking for a simple electric scooter from a well-known manufacturer, the iQube makes sense, although the S1X+ will appeal to the younger generation.
