What’s so special about Ola’s electric bike

Ola Electric has finally come up with an electric scooter that is both sustainable and revolutionary. The technology behind the product is several generations ahead of anything on the market. It has launched the highly anticipated S1 electric scooter in two variants: S1 and S1 Pro. The two-wheeler is not only technologically ahead but also comes with a lot of safety features. Are you also thinking about what’s so special about Ola’s electric bike? Read on to know it all.

Key Specifications

• Peak power: 8.5kW
• Continuous power: 5.5kW.
• Battery Pack: 2.98kWh (S1) and 3.97kWh (S1 Pro)
• Range:121km(S1) and 181km(S1 Pro)
• Top speed: 90kmph(S1) and 115kmph(S1 Pro)
• Charge Duration: 4hrs and 48 minutes(S1) 6 hours and 30 minutes(S1 Pro)
• Brake Disc: 280mm disc at the front and 220mm disc at the rear

Features

Color and Design

Ola S1 comes with twin headlamps fluidic body and ergonomic. It has superior alloy wheels, sculpted seating, and the largest boot space that can even fit two helmets comfortably. The model is even available in 10 colors in satin, matte and glossy finishes

Performance

Ola Scooter has a range of 181 Kms, an acceleration of 0-40 kmph in 3.0 seconds, and a top speed of 115 kmph. It has a 3.97kWh of battery capacity, more than 30% higher than the next closest Electric vehicle. Ola S1 has the most powerful motor in the category with 8.5 KW of peak power.

Its proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) monitors the battery for optimal durability. Not just that, the BMS also optimises the performance, range and safety parameters.

Technology

• The two-wheeler comes with a digital key system that operates with your phone. This enables it to know when you’re near it and unlock automatically. It will also lock itself as you move away.
• It has the sharpest, brightest 7-inch touchscreen display ever put in a scooter.
• It has a cruise mode that makes riding comfortable and convenient and a reverse mode that makes it easy to park and exit tight spaces.
• The scooters also come with voice recognition that helps you with navigation and other tasks.
• It will also come with three driving modes – Normal, Sport, and Hyper.

Customization

Ola Electric enables its customers to alter the look & feel of the display but also how the scooter sounds. The electric two-wheeler will have four moods at launch – Bolt, Care, Vintage, and Wonder, and will offer a customized vehicle sound experience that matches your mood of the day.

Safety

Ola Scooter has an anti-theft alert system, geo-fencing, and a battery that is flame-retardant and water & dust resistant. It also has front and rear disc brakes and a ‘Hill Hold’ feature which makes riding in traffic and navigating inclines easy.

Price

Ola S1 comes at a price of Rs 99,999 whereas S1 Pro is at Rs.1,29,999.

Sales

The official sales for the S1 and S1 Pro model will begin from 15th September 2021 and will start delivering across 1000 cities and towns in October. Till then, Ola S1 and S1 Pro are available for reservation at just INR 499.

It is said that these vehicles consume 12,000 cr liters of fuel every year and are responsible for 40% of air pollution. With the sale of 1,100 Crore Ola Scooters since August, it’s clear that many Indians want to adopt a greener lifestyle.

If you are planning to buy a scooter, don’t forget to test-drive all-new Ola EV S1 and S1 Pro before you finalize your choice. Do let us know in the comment section down below if you liked this piece about the Ola EV. You may also want to check our technology section for more of such interesting articles.