Quick reads
- Introductory price of S1 X+ is Rs 1,29,999, valid till April 15, 2026 only
- Claimed range of around 320km
- The new 5.2kWh battery pack uses Ola’s in-house 4680 Bharat cells
Ola Electric has launched a new top-of-the-line variant of the S1 X+ with a larger 5.2kWh battery pack. It is available at an introductory price of Rs 1,29,999 till April 15, 2026. After that, the S1 X+ will cost Rs 1,49,999 (both prices are effective ex-showroom) as per the brand’s OEM website, which is Rs 20,000 more than the introductory pricing.
The new 5.2kWh battery pack has a claimed range of around 320km and is currently shared with the Ola S1 Pro+. This battery pack uses made-in-India 4680 cells, which are more energy-dense and offer faster charging than traditional cells, which the brand manufactures in-house. These cells are also used in their top-of-the-line Ola Roadster X+ 9.1kWh, which has a claimed range of 501km.
Design
The overall design of the scooter has remained the same with smooth body panels, and the bottom half of the scooter is the plastic cladding. The design is quite family-friendly and approachable for all kinds of riders. It is currently offered in 5 colour schemes: Porcelain White, Industrial Silver, Jet Black, Midnight Blue, and Passion Red.
Performance And Charging
While the range has gone up by about 78km when compared with the previous top-end 4kWh variant, the performance has remained the same. The scooter is still driven by the mid-mounted electric motor that makes 11kW of peak power and can accelerate to 40kmph from a standstill in just 2.7 seconds. The charging time for this new variant is expected to go up, as the battery pack is 1.2kWh bigger than before. Also, with this new battery, you will be able to push your scooter for a bit longer towards its 125kmph top speed before running out of juice.
Underpinnings And Safety
All the underpinnings are the same as the 4kWh S1 X+ with a telescopic fork and a monoshock, a front disc brake with a CBS (Combined Braking System), and 12-inch wheels wrapped in 90-section tyres. Its seat height is 791mm, and ground clearance is 160mm.
Features
It is equipped with a 4.3-inch segmented colour LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. It also has three riding modes (Eco, Normal and Sports), along with riding aids like cruise control, reverse mode, regenerative braking, and even a side stand alert.
Other features include a vacation mode, remote boot unlocking, and OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, among others. The scooter also gets a 34-litre boot, which in our opinion is more than enough for daily practicality.
Our Opinion
In our opinion, Ola is using its technical advantage to push for better sales this year. By offering tech from their premium range in the mass market products, the brand is simply trying to improve its sales figures. In turn, the customers too get better tech that is built to be cost-effective, making this move a win-win situation for both the manufacturer and the customer.
