Ola S1 vs S1 Pro – At a price difference of around Rs 30,000, we list what all differentiates these two variants – in specs as well as features…
After all the hype created over the last few months, Ola Electric finally dropped the most-awaited S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters in India. The range starts at a fairly attractive price tag of INR 99,999.
As there are two variants, potential customers may be confused regarding the differences between them. In this write-up, let me list the feature set, tech specs and other differentiating factors of both the variants.
Ola S1 vs S1 Pro – Differences
Basic Tech Specs
| Specification | Unit | Ola S1 | Ola S1 pro |
| Top Speed | km/h | 90 | 115 |
| Range | km | 121 | 181 |
| Acceleration | sec | 3.6 | 3 |
| Fast Charging Time | min | 75 km in 18 min | 75 km in 18 min |
| Home Charging Time | hour | 4 hr 48 min | 6 hr 30 min |
| Motor Power | kW | 5.5/8.5 | 5.5/8.5 |
| Boot Space | L | 36 | 36 |
| Drive Modes | Normal & Sports | Normal, Sports & Hyper | |
| Motor Type | Mid Drive IPM | Mid Drive IPM | |
| Battery Capacity | kWh | 2.98 | 3.97 |
| Battery Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Charger Type & Capacity | Portable / 750W | Portable / 750W |
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Dimensions and Load Capacity
| Specification | Unit | Ola S1 | Ola S1 Pro |
| Kerb Weight | kg | 121 | 125 |
| Overall Length | mm | 1859 | 1859 |
| Overall Width | mm | 712 | 712 |
| Overall Height | mm | 1160 | 1160 |
| Ground Clearance | mm | 165 | 165 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 1359 | 1359 |
| Seat Height | mm | 792 | 792 |
| Seat Length | mm | 738 | 738 |
Brakes, Wheels and Suspension
| Specification | Ola S1 | Ola S1 Pro |
| Frame Type | Tubular | Tubular |
| Front Suspension | Single Fork | Single Fork |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock | Mono Shock |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc (220mm) | Hydraulic Disc (220mm) |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc (180mm) | Hydraulic Disc (180mm) |
| ABS/CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Wheel Type | Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy |
| Front Tyre | 110/70- R12 | 110/70 – R12 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/70 – R12 | 110/70 – R12 |
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Features on Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro
| Specification | Ola S1 | Ola S1 Pro |
| Proximity Lock / Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Boot Lock / Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Receive Call / Message / Access Contacts | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment | Yes | Yes |
| Side Stand Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Geo-Fencing | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi / Bluetooth / GPS Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-theft Alert System | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Limp Home Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold | NO | Yes |
| Get Home Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | NO | Yes |
| Take Me Home Lights | Yes | Yes |
Some More Features Differentiating Between the Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro
| Specifications | Ola S1 | Ola S1 Pro |
| Find My Scooter | Yes | Yes |
| HMI Moods with sounds | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Steering Control Lock | Yes | Yes |
| HMI Brightness Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Welcome Screen | Yes | Yes |
| OTA Updates + Forced Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Manual SOS (on the HMI) | Yes | Yes |
| Book Service Appointment on the App | Yes | Yes |
| Track Your Vehicle on the App | Yes | Yes |
| Road Side Assitance on the App | Yes | Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance (Brake pad Wear Sensor) | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | NO | Yes |
So, this is how both the variants have been kitted. The S1 Pro costs Rs 1,29,999. You can decide if the added feature set justifies the premium Ola is charging and go for the one that pleases you.
