Ola, the Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, has made some significant changes to its lineup of e-scooters. Initially announced in October 2022, the Ola S1 Air was introduced with a 2.5kWh battery and an introductory price of Rs 79,999. However, in February 2023, the company expanded its offering to include three variants. Now, Ola has decided to discontinue the 2kWh and 4kWh variants, leaving only the 3kWh variant available for purchase.
Deliveries of the Ola S1 Air were initially planned to commence in the first quarter of 2023. However, as we approach the end of the second quarter, the e-scooter is yet to go on sale. Customers who had booked the other variants of the Ola S1 Air will now have no option but to choose the 3kWh variant.
The Ola S1 Air, now available solely in the 3kWh variant, is priced at Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom, including FAME-II subsidy). According to a company official, the decision to discontinue the other variants was driven by the high demand for the 3kWh version. Similarly, the Ola S1 model has also been streamlined to only offer a single variant with a 3kWh battery. The discontinuation of the smaller 2kWh variant for the S1 was due to the same reason.
The Ola S1 Air boasts a 3kWh battery, offering a claimed IDC range of 125 km. It can reach a top speed of 85kph and features a motor rated for 4.5kW of peak power, as per the company’s claims.
