Key points
- Ola Electric will open the purchase window for its entry-level S1 Air e-scooter on July 28.
- The scooter will be offered in a single variant equipped with a 3kWh battery pack.
- Existing Ola customers and those who have already booked the S1 Air can purchase it at an introductory price of Rs 1.10 lakh.
- The purchase window for all other buyers will open on July 31, and they will be charged Rs 1.20 lakh.
- Ola claims that deliveries of the S1 Air will begin in early August.
Here are some additional details
- The S1 Air was first announced in October 2022, but Ola has not yet delivered any units of the scooter.
- The scooter was originally offered in three variants with different battery capacities, but this was later revised to a single variant.
- The S1 Air arrives at a time when prices for Ola’s existing e-scooters have recently shot up due to the FAME-2 subsidy cut.
Details
As of July 28, Ola Electric has announced the purchase window for its entry-level S1 Air e-scooter has opened. The S1 Air was first announced in October 2022 but has faced delays in deliveries. Initially, it was introduced with three variants featuring different battery capacities, but the line-up was later reduced to just one variant equipped with a 3kWh battery pack.
Key features of the Ola S1 Air
- 3kWh battery pack: The S1 Air is powered by a 3kWh battery pack that offers a claimed range of 125 kilometres on a single charge. The battery can be fully charged in 4.3 hours using a standard charger, or in 1.5 hours using a fast charger.
- 7-inch touchscreen display: The S1 Air features a 7-inch touchscreen display that displays information such as speed, battery level, and range. The display also supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to connect your smartphone to the scooter and access features such as music, navigation, and call controls.
- Three riding modes: The S1 Air offers three riding modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. The Eco mode is designed for maximum efficiency, while the Sport mode is designed for maximum performance. The Normal mode is a good balance between the two.
- Reverse mode: The S1 Air also features a reverse mode, which makes it easy to manoeuvre the scooter in tight spaces.
- OTA updates: The S1 Air is equipped with over-the-air (OTA) updates, which means that you can receive new features and bug fixes directly from Ola without having to take your scooter to a service centre.
Ola Customers
Existing Ola customers and those who had previously booked the S1 Air have the opportunity to purchase the e-scooter at a discounted price of Rs 1.10 lakh during the introductory period. This discounted price is only valid until July 30. For all other buyers, the purchase window will open on July 31, and they will be charged Rs 1.20 lakh for the scooter.
The S1 Air’s arrival is timely as prices for Ola’s existing e-scooters had increased due to the FAME-2 subsidy cut. Ola Electric plans to begin deliveries of the S1 Air in early August.
Conclusion
Ola Electric’s S1 Air e-scooter purchase window opened on July 28, with an introductory discounted price of Rs 1.10 lakh for existing Ola customers and those who had previously booked the scooter. The discounted price is available until July 30. For other buyers, the purchase window will open on July 31, and they will be charged Rs 1.20 lakh for the scooter.
The S1 Air comes with a single variant equipped with a 3kWh battery pack. Despite delays in deliveries and changes in the scooter’s variant offerings, Ola Electric aims to begin deliveries of the S1 Air in early August.
This release comes at a crucial time as prices for Ola’s existing e-scooters had recently risen due to the FAME-2 subsidy cut. With the S1 Air, Ola Electric aims to cater to the growing demand for electric scooters in the market.
