Key Highlights
- Ola Electric introduced the new S1 Z electric scooter in India.
- The S1 Z is available with 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh battery options.
- The 5.1 kWh variant offers a claimed 301 km IDC range.
- The 3.1 kWh variant offers a claimed 179 km IDC range.
- Both variants have a listed top speed of 70 km/h.
- The 3.1 kWh variant has a 0-40 km/h acceleration time of 4.6 seconds.
- The 5.1 kWh variant has a 0-40 km/h acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.
- Bhavish Aggarwal announced an introductory price of ₹79,999.
- The company’s product page lists the 5.1 kWh variant at ₹99,999 as an introductory price.
- Deliveries are scheduled to begin in December.
- The S1 Z uses Ola Electric’s 4680 Bharat Cell technology.
Ola Electric has introduced the S1 Z electric scooter in India, with the company positioning the model as a more affordable offering while retaining a focus on battery capacity and range. Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal announced the model, highlighting the company’s 4680 Bharat Cell technology and in-house development capabilities.
The Ola S1 Z is available with 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh battery options. The 3.1 kWh version offers a claimed 179 km IDC range, while the larger 5.1 kWh battery variant delivers a claimed 301 km IDC range.
Both versions have a listed top speed of 70 km/h. The 3.1 kWh variant is claimed to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the 5.1 kWh version takes 4.9 seconds for the same acceleration benchmark.
Ola S1 Z Price
Bhavish Aggarwal announced an introductory price of ₹79,999 for the Ola S1 Z. However, the company’s product page shown in the provided information lists the 5.1 kWh S1 Z at ₹99,999 as an introductory price. The final price applicable to customers may therefore depend on the selected variant and applicable purchase terms.
The company has stated that deliveries are scheduled to begin in December.
4680 Bharat Cell Technology
The Ola S1 Z is being promoted with Ola Electric’s 4680 Bharat Cell technology. According to Aggarwal, Ola Electric has developed the cell, motor, vehicle and software in-house.
The company is positioning the S1 Z around the idea of offering higher battery capacity and range in an affordable electric scooter rather than significantly reducing technology and range to achieve a lower price point.
Ola S1 Z Specifications
The 5.1 kWh S1 Z offers a claimed 301 km IDC range, making it the higher-range configuration in the lineup. It has a 70 km/h top speed and a 0-40 km/h acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.
The 3.1 kWh S1 Z has a claimed 179 km IDC range and the same 70 km/h top speed, with a 4.6-second 0-40 km/h acceleration time.
The introduction of the S1 Z adds another model to Ola Electric’s scooter portfolio, with the company targeting consumers looking for a combination of affordability, battery capacity and extended claimed range.