The Ola S1 Air was first announced in 2022 with a promised price tag of under Rs 80,000. However, the production-spec scooter ended up with a price tag of Rs 1.2 lakh (Rs 1.1 lakh till August 15) due to the reduction in the FAME-2 subsidy.
The Ola S1 Air looks similar to other Ola scooters on the outside, but there are a few key differences under the bodywork. The Ola S1 Air was originally advertised with a 4.5kW peak power motor. However, Ola has since clarified that the actual peak output is 6kW.
This is lower than the S1 Pro's 8.5kW motor, but the S1 Air still has a claimed top speed of 90kph. In practice, the S1 Air rides very similarly to the S1 Pro. Most people will find that the S1 Air has more than enough power for their needs. The Ola S1 Air is the more affordable variant of the Ola S1 electric scooter.
The S1 Air has a 2.98kWh battery that gives it a claimed range of 151km in Eco mode. It can be charged from 0 to 100% in 5 hours using a standard 5A charger. The scooter has a top speed of 90km/h, which is slightly slower than the S1 Pro.
The S1 Air is powered by a 4.5kW motor that gives it good acceleration and power. The S1 Air has a sleek and modern design. Ola initially claimed that the S1 Air's 2.98kWh battery would offer a certified range of 125km. However, the company has since revised this figure to 151km.
Ola also claims a true range of 125km in Eco mode, 100km in Normal mode, and 87km in Sport mode. The scooter can be charged from 0 to 80% in 3.8 hours and from 0 to 100% in 5 hours using a standard 5A charger.
Here are some pros and cons of the Ola S1 Air:
Pros:
Affordable
Good range
Good performance
Sleek and modern design
Large under-seat storage
Digital instrument cluster
Cons:
Smaller battery than the S1 Pro
Lower top speed than the S1 Pro
Suspension can be a bit stiff