In the last couple of years, the Ola S1 electric scooter has undergone significant changes, constantly evolving its model mix. The most recent update is that Ola has simplified its lineup by discontinuing the mid-spec S1 model, resulting in a two-model line-up consisting of the S1 Air as the base model and the S1 Pro as the top model.
Ola S1 Discontinued
Previously, the S1 Air was introduced as the base model with an introductory price of Rs 79,999 in October 2022, featuring a 2.5kWh battery. However, in February 2023, Ola Electric expanded the S1 Air’s offerings to include three variants. But they later decided to remove the 2kWh and 4kWh variants, leaving only the 3kWh variant.
Ola S1 Air
The S1 Air, with its single 3kWh variant, now has an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.10 lakh, which includes the FAME-II subsidy. This means customers who had previously booked the scooter at Rs 80,000 will now need to pay the full Rs 1.1 lakh if they wish to purchase an S1 Air.
Despite this price increase, the demand for the Ola S1 Air has been overwhelming. Ola Electric reported receiving over 50,000 bookings for the scooter. In response to this enthusiastic customer response, Ola’s founder, Bhavish Agarwal, took to Twitter to announce an extension of the introductory price of Rs 1.1 lakh for all potential customers. This offer will be available until 12 pm on August 15th, 2023.
The Ola S1 Air boasts a 3kWh battery, providing a claimed IDC (Indian Driving Cycle) range of 125 km on a full charge. Its motor is rated for 4.5kW of peak power, enabling a claimed top speed of 90kph.
Current Lineup
With the discontinuation of the S1 and the extension of the introductory price for the S1 Air, Ola Electric aims to offer a more simplified and affordable lineup of electric scooters, catering to the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions. As Ola continues to evolve its electric scooter offerings, customers can expect further advancements and improvements in the future.