Key Highlights
- Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 e-scooter PLI certified
- Second Ola e-scooter to get this certification
- S1 Pro Gen 2 e-scooter offers better performance over first-gen model
Ola Electric’s EV venture has been fairly successful in India. The electric two wheeler startup has set a steady pace in the EV race with its S1 e-scooter range. The company recently grabbed the headlines for extending the discount deals on the S1 e-scooter lineup for entire month of March, 2024. Meanwhile, the brand has also revealed its latest achievement for the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 e-scooter. Bagging its PLI certification from ICAT, the S1 Pro Gen 2 has become the second model from OLA to get this recognition. How does the brand benefits from this latest certification? Read on the details below:
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OLA S1 Pro Gen 2 E-Scooter PLI Certification: What Is It?
OLA Electric has made this announcement which reveals the S1 Pro Gen 2 has just been recognized by the International Center For Automotive Technology (ICAT) and given a PLI certification (Production Linked Incentive). This certification is awarded to the brands who are emphasizing on local production instead of relying on importing parts for manufacturing.
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How Will OLA Benefit From Second PIL Certification?
This initiative which aims to boost localization with manufacturing was first introduced back in 2021 with an approx. budget of Rs. 25.93 lakh. As mentioned, the S1 Pro Gen 2 is second OLA electric scooter to get PLI certification in India.
And all thanks to this PLI certification, OLA electric has now become eligible to receive special incentives starting FY2024. The EV startup will receive incentives ranging somewhere between 13 to 18 percent of their e-scooters’ DSV (Determined Sale Value).
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OLA S1 Pro 2nd Gen Top Highlights
| OLA S1 Pro 2nd Gen | Powertrain |
| Motor | mid-drive IPM |
| Power | 11 kW |
| Torque | 58 Nm |
| Range | 125 km per charge |
The Ola S1 Pro 2nd Gen e-scooter was introduced last year in the Indian market somewhere around September. This updated version offers better performance metrics than the older variant. Powered by a mid-drive IPM motor, the S1 Pro 2nd Gen delivers a higher peak power of 11 kW and 58 Nm of torque.
The first-gen model only delivered around 8.5 kW peak power. With its 4 kWh battery, the S1 Pro 2nd Gen e-scooter offers 125 km per charge claimed range. It can accelerate from 0- 40 kmph in just 2.6 seconds.
