Rolls out ICE killer S1X scooter range and the S1 Pro developed on the revolutionary Gen-2 platform; Global Debut of motorcycle portfolio
Bengaluru, August 15, 2023: Ola Electric, India’s largest electric vehicle company, announced #EndICEAge part 1 during its annual Customer Day event held at the Ola Future Factory in Krishnagiri, TN today. The company unveiled its firm vision and commitment towards ushering India’s leadership in global automotive electrification.
Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Ola Electric said “Over the last two years, Ola has strongly positioned itself as a frontrunner in India’s adoption towards EV in the 2W segment. I am proud of what we have achieved and am truly grateful for the trust and the love from the Ola community. We are working with speed and with a clear vision to support the country’s leadership in Electrification. By developing core technologies in-house, and through adopting economies of scale, localized supply chains and manufacturing engineering, we will ensure complete price parity between ICE and EV vehicles. The Gen 2 platform is a testament to this commitment. With the new range of scooters launched today including the S1 Pro, S1 X portfolio and our recently launched S1 Air, I firmly believe that customers will now have no reason to buy an ICE product.”
“I am also thrilled to announce the global debut of Ola’s electric motorcycles that will be launched towards the end of 2024. Designed and engineered in-house, these motorcycles represent Ola’s leap into the future of motorcycling,” he added.
Expansive scooter portfolio
The revolutionary- S1 Pro Gen 2
S1 Pro, the flagship product of Ola Electric, has undergone an engineering overhaul as it is now built on the all-new Gen-2 platform. The scooter, priced at INR 1,47,499, features a redesigned battery pack, powertrain, and electrical & electronic system, a reimagined frame and suspension, and a powerful mid-drive motor with 11kW peak power. These structural changes made S1 Pro 6 Kgs lighter, leading to an enhanced range of 195 km and the industry best top speed of 120 km/h. It accelerates 0-40 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. Like the S1 Air and S1X, it now features a flat floorboard and twin-fork set up at the front and monoshock suspension at the rear to further enhance the ride quality. Purchase window for the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is now open and customers can walk in to their nearest Ola Experience Centre or book the Pro through the Ola app. Deliveries begin mid-September.
S1 X Portfolio – The ICE Killer
S1 X range of scooters are available in three different variants – S1 X+, S1 X (2kWh), and S1 X (3kWh) – to suit the needs of all types of riders with different requirements. Headlining the portfolio is the S1 X+ which comes with an all new 5.0 inch LCD display. For riders who want a more purposeful scooter, the S1 X 3kWh offers all the mechanical and performance features of the S1 X+ but at a more affordable price. With the S1 X 2kWh, Ola has broken the barrier of EV scooters under INR 80,000, accelerating #EndICEAge in the scooter segment. For extreme urban city use, the S1 X 2kWh will now be “the” scooter that India will ride.
Both the S1 X+ and S1 X (3kWh) come with a powerful 6kW motor, a 3kWh battery that gives a range of 151 km, and a top speed of 90 km/h. The S1 X (2kWh) also comes with a powerful 6kW motor, a 2kWh battery that gives the scooter a range of 91 km and a top speed of 85 km/h.
The S1 X+ is available to purchase now at an introductory price of INR 99,999 till 21st August 2023. Deliveries of the S1 X+ begin mid-September. Pre-reservation window of the S1 X (3kWh), and S1 X (2kWh) is now open at INR 999 only. The S1 X (3kWh), and S1 X (2kWh) scooters are available at an introductory price of INR 89,999, and INR 79,999 respectively till 21st August 2023. Deliveries of the S1 X (3kWh) and S1 X (2kWh) begin in December.
Future of Motorcycling
In a global premiere during the community day event, Ola showcased its motorcycle portfolio spreading across four best-in-class models – Diamondhead, Adventure, Roadster, and Cruiser. With bikes introduced across all popular categories, Ola plans to further expand its portfolio under each of these categories to cater to consumer demands across all form factors and price points. Ola’s deep investment in R&D and cell-manufacturing will serve the basis for the success of the company’s future products. While pre-reserve for bikes are open, they will be introduced by end 2024.
Diamondhead
The Diamondhead will be the company’s flagship motorcycle. Straight & powerful lines and bold design choices help the Diamondhead look as if it is always in motion. Simplicity, form, and function co-exist in the design. The Diamondhead’s minimalist design means that the rider is always focused on the pure riding experience. Even the main headlamp is located above the front bumper, hidden away, lending it a very stealthy, aerodynamic profile.
Adventure
For the seekers of thrill and adrenaline, the Adventure is purposeful, strong, and sure-footed. Its tall, athletic, and upright stance brings an element of purity and clarity of its purpose and helps it look unique in a clutter of adventure bikes. The Adventure is all about conquering uncharted territory, being aware of the surroundings, and feeling one with the bike on the roads not taken.
Roadster
Stepping away from the design language of a conventional motorcycle, the deconstructed look of the Roadster strictly demonstrates how the form is following function. Roadster also gets flowing elements around the charger cowling that makes it look playful, agile, authentic, and focused.
Cruiser
With a laidback stance and sensual lines, the Cruiser is built to enjoy the open road and the freedom it brings. It looks mature yet ominous with dollops of sophisticated body work. The floating upper body connects with the rear section of the bike in a powerful manner giving it a tense side profile.
MoveOS 4
Ola has introduced the highly anticipated MoveOS4. This update will bring a new chapter in the realm of electric mobility. It comes with over 100+ enhancements and 20+ new features which include:
· Ola Maps
· Hill Descent
· Find my scooter
· Location push
· HC Routing
· Megaphone
· Concert Mode
· Customizable motor sounds
· Theft/Tow/Fall detection
· Geo and time fencing
· Take-me-home lights
· Auto turn-off indicators
· Ride and Energy Stats
· Call Filter
· Biometric unlock
· Widgets
· Dark Mode
· Scooter locator
These comfort, safety, and convenience features will be available to all customers via an over-the-air (OTA) update starting 15th September (Beta roll-out), followed by a full scale roll-out.
Gigafactory/Cell
During the event, Ola showcased its first ever 4680 cell, making a powerful statement of intent to make India a global EV hub. Located next to the FutureFactory in Krishnagiri, TN, Ola’s Gigafactory is enroute to become one of the largest cell factories in the world with a capacity of 100 GWh. The Ola Gigafactory will be operational by early next year with an initial capacity of 5 GWh.
Customer Day
Ola Electric made its flagship annual day more special to the Ola community as it opened the doors of FutureFactory as part of its Customer Day event. Combined, 40,000+ customers joined the celebrations at the Futurefactory and Ola’s Experience Centres from across the country where Ola gave a sneak peek into its ambitious future plans and products.
To prioritize customers’ needs and offer unparalleled service, Ola announced the launch of 100 dedicated Service Centres nationwide. Ola also hosted a free service camp today across its extensive network of 500+ service centers.
Ola Electric has been the market leader in EV 2W segment for the past year and is now expanding its manufacturing capacity to 2 mn units to meet the increasing demand. It has also been expanding its offline presence aggressively with over 1000 Experience Centres across the country.
