- Smaller battery means less weight , will still hit 90 km/h
- Uses more basic underpinnings like a flat footboard
- ARAI-claimed riding range of up to 101 km per charge
Ola Electric has launched yet another version of the S1 scooter. Its called the S1 Air and is now the entry level or base variant of its popular e-scooter. The 2022 Ola S1 Air is now available pan India for Rs 84,999 only. For the first batch of customers who had booked the scooter on or before October 24; the price remained at Rs 79,999. The S1 Air features some technical changes to keep its pricing lower.
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2022 Ola S1 Air Details
The design and outlook of the Air are similar to the Ola S1 & S1 Pro. However, it is the fewer technical changes that make it stand apart from its siblings. For example, the footboard is now flat to make luggage ferrying easier. Additionally, it uses drum brakes at both ends. Meanwhile, the hardware used on the scooter is the same as that of its sibling scooters. It also uses the same 7-inch infotainment display which will come equipped with MoveOS 3.0.
The front suspension consists of twin telescopic forks and the rear uses twin spring-type shock absorbers. Due to these technical changes, the weight of the Air stands at only 99 kg. This makes it a whopping 26 kg lighter than the S1 Pro itself. Meanwhile, the ergonomics and maneuverability have also increased due to the reduced weight. It is available in 5 colour options – Red, White, Blue, Black, & Silver.
Ola uses a smaller 2.5kWh battery pack on the Air which produced a peak motor power of 4.5kW. This motor has been combined with three riding modes – Eco, Normal, & Sports. The ARAI-claimed riding range in the Eco mode stands at 101 km per charge. This makes it one of the long-distance riding scooters among its rivals. Additionally, the Air can reach a top speed of up to 85 kmph as claimed. The 0-40 kmph comes under 4.3 seconds while 0-60 kmph comes under 9.8 seconds. The charging time for the battery stands at 4 hours 30 mins. Its main rivals include the Ather 450 Plus & Hero Vida V1.
Verdict
The launch of S1 Air has led to the expansion of Ola among budget-oriented buyers as well. The tech-rich Ola scooter comes with a long-riding range and new features. We expect it to sell in good numbers due to its good combination of features and value for money. The deliveries of Air will begin in the first quarter of 2023 in India.