Ather 450X vs Ola S1

Ola/Ather: The Best Electric scooters in India, Should you buy Ather 450X or Ola S1? Find out which scooter is best for you – compare the two models on the basis of their price, driving range, battery capacity, charging time, colours and other features. Ather 450X price in Delhi is Rs 98080(ex-showroom price) whereas the Ola S1 price in Delhi is Rs 99999 (ex-showroom). As far as range is concerned, the Ather 450X has a range of up to 165 km/charge and the Ola S1 has a range of up to 128 km/charge. Ather offers the 450X in 6 colours whereas the S1 comes in 11 colours. Out of 126 user reviews, S1 scores 4.2 whereas the Ather 450X tallies 4.1 out of 5 based on 92 user reviews.

450X vs S1

KEY HIGHLIGHTS	450X	S1
Range	165 km/charge	128 km/charge
Charging Time	5 hours 40 minutes	5 hours
Top Speed	90 km/h	95 km/h

Note : The Specifications mentioned in the Featured Image is for Pro Versions

Ather 450X :

In January 2020, Ather unveiled the 450X model which included a few performance and cosmetic updates. These include a 3.3kW motor (Nominal power, peak power 6kW) that outputs 4.4 BHP of power and 26 Nm (Max) of torque, a higher capacity 2.9 kWh battery, top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph) and overall weight reduction of 11 kg (24 lb). 0–40 km/h (0–25 mph) can now be done within 3.3 seconds.

Ather 450X has a 4G SIM card and Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth connectivity and the new 7” touchscreen dashboard, comes with a colour depth of 16M and a Snapdragon Quad Core processor.

Ather 450X utilises Android Open Source to offer map navigation, Onboard diagnostics and features like Over-the-air updates, Auto Indicator off and Guide-me-home lights.

The scooter is available in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Mysore, Hubli, Jaipur, and Hyderabad and will be available in 16 more Indian cities in 2021.

Key Specification of 450X Top Model

Range	165 km/charge
Charging Time	5 hours 40 minutes
Top Speed	90 km/h
Motor Type	PMSM
Motor Power	6400
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	3.7 kWh
Fuel Type	Electric
Wheels Type	Alloy
Tyre Type	Tubeless
Standard Warranty (Years)	3

Ather 450X

Pros

Warp mode will make most petrol-powered scooters eat dust.
Balanced chassis with good weight distribution makes the scooter extremely clickable.
More than enough range for everyday commutes.

Cons

The switchgear quality could’ve been better.
Headlight could do with better throw and spread.
Short mirror stalks hamper rear-view vision.
450X without the Pro Pack has a lengthy charging time.

Ola S1 :

The Ola Scooter will be launched on August 15. Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal tweeted the launch date of Ola Electric’s first electric scooter, which became the most pre-booked scooter in the world since the company has recorded over 1 lakh reservations. The bookings commenced for the Ola Scooter on July 15, 2021. Interested buyers need to pay a refundable deposit of just Rs 499 to book the scooter. Ola has announced that its scooter would be available in ten colours.

It is only befitting that Ola’s large-scale production plans are complemented by a wide charging infrastructure setup. Yeah, Ola Electric is looking at setting up close to 1,00,000 charging points across 400 cities in India. Plus, it has given us a hint regarding the Ola Scooter’s range.

The brand has revealed its plan for its FutureFactory that’s being set up in Tamil Nadu. The factory will be fully functional by June 2021 and will have an annual capacity of 2 million units.

The upcoming Ola electric scooter was spotted testing for the first time in India. It will be a premium offering with modern features like LED lighting, a touchscreen digital console, and much more.

Key Specification of S1 Top Model

Range	128 km/charge
Top Speed	95 km/h
Motor Type	Mid Drive IPM
Motor Power	8500
Battery Capacity	3 kWh
Fuel Type	Electric
Wheels Type	Aluminium Alloy
Tyre Type	Tubeless

Ola S1

Pros

Very light on its feet
Healthy storage capacity
Loaded to the T with features

Cons

Battery management needs to improve
Somewhat cramped rider ergonomics
Build quality has room for improvement

Conclusion :

Ola S1 Price starts at Rs. 99,999 which is Rs. 1,919 costlier than the base model of Ather 450X priced at Rs. 98,080. In technical specifications, Ather 450X is available in 6 different colours while Ola S1 comes with 11 colours. The Comparison of Ather 450X vs Ola S1 can be described on the basis of price and specifications. So, as per reviews, Ather 450X is recommended more than Ola S1

FAQs About Ather 450X Gen 3 & Ola S1:

Q: Which scooter is better Ather 450X Gen 3 or OLA S1?
A: According to our average user rating, Ather 450X Gen 3 has a score of 4.4/5 while OLA S1 is rated 3.7/5.
Q: Which scooter between Ather 450X Gen 3 and OLA S1 has a better range?
A: Ather 450X Gen 3 (146 km) has a better range than OLA S1 (91 km).