The electric two-wheeler segment is getting pretty hot with a lot of new additions coming in! But what is the best this segment has to offer, and how does one stack over another? Here we will do a rigorous comparison of the three top dogs of the EV scooter segment: the Ather 450X, Ola S1 Pro, and the newly launched Okinawa Okhi 90 to find out which one will suit you the best.
UNDERPINNINGS & PERFORMANCE
| Okinawa Okhi 90 | Ather 450X | Ola S1 Pro | |
| Battery Capacity | 3.6 kWh | 2.9 kWh | 3.97 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion (Detachable Battery) | Lithium-ion (non-removable) | Lithium-ion (non-removable) |
| Motor Capacity (Peak Power) | 3800 W | 6000 W | 8500 W |
| Torque | – | 26 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Acceleration | 0-90Kmph in 10s | 0-40Kmph in 3.3s | 0-40Kmph in 3s |
| Top Speed | 90 kmph | 80 kmph | 115 kmph |
| Max Range | 160 km | 85 km | 181 km (true range around 135km) |
| Gradeability (Degrees) | 12 | 20 | 12 |
- The Ola S1 Pro offers the highest battery capacity, maximum range, peak motor output, and fastest acceleration among the three, making it an all-out monster in terms of raw power and performance.
- Gradeability refers to the angle of elevation to which the scooter can climb with ease. Ather 450X boasts the highest gradability at a whopping 20 degrees elevation.
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DIMENSION
| Okinawa Okhi 90 | Ather 450X | Ola S1 Pro | |
| Length (mm) | 2220 | 1812 | 1859 |
| Width (mm) | 710 | 739 | 712 |
| Height (mm) | 1160 | 1103 | 1160 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1520 | – | 1359 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 175 | 150 | 165 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 900 | 780 | 792 |
| Boot Space (L) | 40 | 22 | 36 |
- The Okinawa Okhi 90 is the longest scooter in the segment while the Ather 450X is the widest.
- The Ather 450X has the lowest seat height, making it ideal for short-height riders.
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SAFETY AND SUSPENSION
| Okinawa Okhi 90 | Ather 450x | Ola S1 Pro | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Braking System | Electronic-Assisted Braking System | CBS | CBS |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic Telescopic | Telescopic | Single Fork Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Double shocker with dual tube | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Caliper type | – | 4 Piston Caliper; Front – 3 Piston; Rear – 1 Piston | Dual Piston Caliper |
| Wheel Size (Inches) | Front – 16; Rear – 16 | Front – 12; Rear – 12 | Front – 12; Rear – 12 |
- The Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X are almost equally equipped.
- The Okinawa Okhi 90 also gets massive 16-inch alloy wheels which cater more to its appeal and improves drive dynamics.
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
| Okinawa Okhi 90 | Ather 450x | Ola S1 Pro | |
| Connected Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-Board Navigation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Geo-Fencing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OTA Updates Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers Display | Digital | Digital + Touchscreen | Digital + Touchscreen |
| Drive Modes | Yes (Eco/Sport) | Yes (Warp/Sport/Ride/Eco) | Yes (Normal/Sport/Hyper) |
| Headlight Type | Full LED | Full LED | Full LED |
| Taillight Type | Full LED | Full LED | Full LED |
| Reverse Assist | No | Yes | Yes |
| Park Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Socket | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold | No | No | Yes |
- The Ather 450X and Ola S1 pro are the most equipped offering in the segment, and even though very similar the 450X takes the cake with its intuitive touchscreen display and Ather Connect which offer a much richer and more complete experience in comparison to Ola’s offering.
- Ola S1 Pro is the only scooter to offer hill hold among the three.
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PRICE
| Okinawa Okhi 90 | Ather 450x | Ola S1 Pro* | |
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi, including FAME 2 and state subsidy) | Rs 1,03,866 | Rs 1,38,006 | Rs 1,10,149 |
*Prices of Ola S1 Pro will go up from the next purchase window.
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