Ola Electric's new S1 range of electric scooters surges past 75,000 bookings in just two weeks of launch

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electric scooter, cater to a diverse range of customers with prices ranging from ₹90,000 to ₹1.47 lakh (ex-showroom). It is worth noting that Ola has not disclosed the specific breakdown of bookings for each model. The company has expanded its electric scooter lineup, which now kicks off with the S1 X model priced at ₹90,000 (ex-showroom).

This variant is offered in three different versions. The standard S1 X version is available with either a 2 kWh or 3 kWh battery pack. Meanwhile, the S1 X+ variant is equipped with a 3 kWh battery pack and is currently introduced at a special price of ₹1 lakh.

The S1 Air model holds a price tag of ₹1.20 lakh, while the recently experienced Gen2 S1 Pro is set at ₹1.47 lakh. All these prices are ex-showroom in India. As per HT Auto, a spokesperson from Ola Electric said, “We are thrilled with the response our new S1 lineup has received.

We are working with speed and a clear vision to support the country’s leadership in electrification. With our refreshed lineup of scooters including the S1 Pro, S1 X portfolio and our recently launched S1 Air, there is absolutely no reason to buy an ICE product anymore." Ola Electric asserts a notably reduced ownership expense for its electric scooter lineup in comparison to equivalent Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) scooters. The company indicates that the S1 X model has the potential to yield savings of up to ₹2,600 on a monthly basis and ₹30,000 annually, encompassing fuel and maintenance outlays.

Similarly, purchasers of the S1 Air variant can anticipate savings of about ₹1,900 per month and ₹23,000 annually. For Ola S1 Pro buyers, potential savings are approximately ₹1,100 monthly and ₹13,000 yearly. These calculations are based on an average daily