After tons of tweets and speculations, the all-new Ola S1 Air has been launched. Priced at Rs 84,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi), it will sit below the S1 and S1 Pro models in the Ola’s EV lineup. Bookings for the S1 Air has now commenced at Rs 999, while the purchase window will begin in February, with deliveries in April 2023. For all booking till 24th October 2022, a special discount of Rs 5,000 will be provided.
Ola S1 Air – What’s New?
Upon first glance, the new Ola S1 Air appears much like its other variants, except for the flat floorboard, tubular grab rail and blacked-out bottom panel extending from the side to the rear. However, it receives tons of changes, mainly on the underpinnings. For starters, it gets a traditional telescopic fork up front instead of the single fork on the S1 and S1 Pro variants. It also features double-sided swingarm at the rear with the non-flat-mounted dual-shock absorbers. Ola has also switched the alloy wheels with steel wheels and replaced the disc brake set-up with drum brakes.
However, one of the biggest change can be seen in the form of a new 4.5kW hub-mounted motor, paired with a 2.5kWh battery pack. It has a top speed of 90kmph, with 0-40 in just 4.3 seconds. Available with three riding modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), it is claimed to deliver around 101km of IDC range in Eco mode.
In terms of features, it receives a 7-inch touchscreen rider’s display with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, music, and some features of the upcoming MoveOS 3 like moods & sounds, multiple profile, vacation mode, fun party mode, etc.
Tipping the scale at 99kg, it’s almost 25kg lighter than the S1 Pro model.
| Ola S1 Air | Ola S1 | Ola S1 Pro | |
| Motor | 4.5kW hub motor | 5.5kW mid-mounted motor | 5.5kW mid-mounted motor |
| Battery | 2.5kWh | 3kWh | 4kWh |
| Claimed IDC Range | 101km | 141km | 181km |
| True Range | 76km | 128km | 170km |
| 0-40kmph Acceleration Time | 4.3 seconds | 3.8 seconds | 2.9 seconds |
| Top Speed (claimed) | 90kmph | 95kmph | 116kmph |
| Riding modes | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport, Hyper |
| Braking Setup | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Gradeability | 10° | 15° | 15° |
| Charging Time | 4.5 hrs (via 500W home charger) | 5 hrs (via 750W home charger) | 6.5 hrs (via 750W home charger) |
| Underseat storage | 34 litres | 36 litres | 36 litres |
| No of color options | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| Price | Rs 84,999 (Introductory price of Rs Rs 79,999 till 24th Oct) | Rs 99,999 | Rs 1,39,999 |
Ola MoveOS 3.0 For S1 Pro
Ola Electric has also introduced the MoveOS 3.0 OTA software update for the S1 series, providing greater accessibility to customers with features like proximity lock/unlock, call assist, vacation mode, artificial engine sounds, tamper alert, multiple user profiles, moods, three levels of regen braking, and much more. In addition to this, the update also introduces a the hyper charging support that can enerigse the scooter for up to 50 kilometer in just 15 minutes. Ola also announced that over 50 hyperchargers have already been setup across the country and their location can be tracked from the Ola App.
It is worth noting that the Beta SignUp for the MoveOS 3 will start online on 25th October, whereas its full rollout will be completed by early December.
New Accessories and Merchandise
Ola has launched two new highly anticipated accessories for the S1 range: a centre-stand and a side footstep. Buyers will be able to purchase them from January 2023. More accessories will be launched in the near future, including a boot organiser.
Ola has also taken this opporturning to introduce its merchandise that are now available for sale online.
Other big announcements
To enhance the customer experience, Ola has doubled their servicable location in India and they are now available in over 300 cities. The brand has also opened 50 experience cetres across India, with an aim to have over 200 such centres by March next year.
The EVmaker has also announced to start 24hrs free trail for better experience the e-scooters. This service has been rolled out in 20 cities from today onwards, and will be introduced in 20 more cities by Novermber 7.
Ola Electric also revealed its plan to go global. Nepal is going to be the first country to witness the launch of Ola e-scooters by late 2022, followed by Europe and Latin American in early next year.
