As a pioneer in sustainable mobility, Ola Electrical is committed to propelling India’s transition to electric-powered transportation, encompassing both four-wheeled and two-wheeled modes. With the launch of the Ola S1 Air electric scooter by the corporation, e-two-wheeler vehicles have become even more affordable.
Two-wheelers remain the primary focus of the corporation, with the Ola S1 Professional serving as the company’s flagship electric scooter.
The S1 Professional was unveiled just over a year ago, debuting with impressive specifications that have garnered significant attention within the industry.
With an 8.5 kW electric motor housed within its sleek design, the S1 Professional scooted to impressive velocities of 115 km/h (71 mph), effortlessly propelling riders at remarkable speeds.
The removable battery pack situated discreetly beneath the rider’s feet provided a capacity of 4 kilowatt-hours, translating to an impressive range of 181 kilometres (112 miles).
Priced at INR 139,999, or approximately US $1,690, the Ola S1 Professional is already a competitively priced option in its market segment. Ola has introduced a streamlined version of its scooter, boasting reduced features at a significantly more appealing price point.
Ola S1 Air unveiled
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The newly launched Ola S1 Air, introduced just in time for the festive season, makes its debut with a special introductory price tag of INR 79,999 (approximately USD 960), available exclusively to customers who pre-book their vehicle today.
The Ola S1 Air is designed for urban environments, featuring a compact 4.5kW motor that reaches peak speeds of 85km/h (53mph), making it ideal for occasional jaunts on faster city roads and infrequent excursions in metropolitan areas.
The scooter’s top speed is 100 km (62 miles), with the caveat that this figure applies when operating in Eco mode. In reality, the real-world scenario will be significantly shorter.
While sharing similarities with the S1 and S1 Professional scooters in terms of design, the scooter’s lower-cost battery and motor configuration were implemented to reduce production expenses and subsequently, the retail price.
Within the sub-$1,000 range, a budget-friendly electric scooter could significantly expand Ola’s market reach by offering an attractive entry-point for price-conscious consumers.
Ola has also announced plans to expand its reach into the export market, with a specific emphasis on the US and other countries. A diverse range of electric scooters can help it more accurately target specific global markets.
Introducing the latest innovation from Ola, the brand-new S1 Air electrical scooter arrives alongside the launch of MoveOS 3, the third major over-the-air software update for their e-scooter operating system, simultaneously released to users.
The replacement is said to boast innovative features such as seamless proximity unlocking and enhanced functionality, seamlessly integrated with the company’s advanced Hypercharger ecosystem.
Ola’s Hypercharger community offers rapid charging capabilities, enabling users to replenish their scooters’ batteries by up to 15 kilometers (approximately 9 miles) within just five minutes, according to the company.
While not as rapid as a standard gasoline stop, it enables riders to quickly get back on the highway, especially when they only need a brief charge to reach their destination. Slower overnight charging remains the most common method for replenishing the scooter’s power source. For individuals without access to a scooter charging point at home, the removable battery can still be swiftly recharged at a Hypercharger station, providing a convenient alternative.
Additionally, the company unveiled a brief preview of its forthcoming Ola electric vehicle, with no official release date set before 2024.
Ola’s forthcoming electric crossover will mark its inaugural foray into four-wheeled electric vehicles, despite a dearth of technical specifications available regarding production and performance.
The corporation has the potential to develop the necessary manufacturing capabilities to bring the automobile to life in the near future.
Ola currently operates a massive electric vehicle manufacturing facility, dubbed the FutureFactory, which is staffed and managed entirely by women.
