Ola Electric S1 X

The S1 X is sold in 5 variants, from ₹89,999 for the 2 kWh to ₹1,49,999 for the Plus - 5.2 kWh, ex-showroom Delhi.

That makes it priced second lowest among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the QC1 (₹709 more) and the S1 Z (₹10,000 less).

On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹96,000 for the base variant once registration and five-year insurance are added (Delhi waives road tax on electric two-wheelers). Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.

S1 X's certified IDC range is 108 km. Owners and our own riding put the real figure between 98 and 108 km, roughly 5% under the brochure number, which is normal for an electric scooter ridden in its faster modes.

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 18th for range, 39 km below the group average of 147 km.

The S1 X's 7 kW motor is the 7rd most powerful among the 21 electric scooters here and takes it to a top speed of 101 km/h, fast enough for a ring road or short highway stretch.

A full charge from a home socket takes about 5 hours, and it supports fast charging for a quicker top-up on the road. The battery is fixed, so you need a plug where the scooter parks.

Chassis hardware includes a combi-brake system, with a drum up front and drum at the rear.

At 791 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.

On safety kit the S1 X has combi-brake (cbs), side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. There is no ABS, which is legal at this engine size but worth knowing before a wet-weather ride.

Against S1 Z or QC1, it gets hazard lamps, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and fast charging that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: rear monoshock, alloy wheels and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.

It is offered in 5 colours: Passion Red, Midnight Blue, Jet Black, Industrial Silver and Porcelain White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km. The battery is covered separately for 3 years or 50,000 km; read the degradation clause, since most policies only replace a pack that drops below 70% capacity.

Ola Electric runs a sizeable sales and service network in India, at roughly 4,000 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.

The S1 X launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.