Simple Energy One vs Simple Energy One S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Simple Energy One and Simple Energy One S are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The One S undercuts the One by ₹22,885, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The One takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the One and 8/10 for the One S.
Category by category
Price
One S
The One S starts ₹22,885 lower (₹1,61,320 against ₹1,84,205), about ₹720 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
One
One claims 236 km against 190 km. That is roughly ₹180 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
One
One has the better power-to-weight ratio: 91 against 74 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
One
One gets engine kill switch and removable battery.
City manners
One S
One S is 11 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the One if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
Buy the One S if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is short city commutes
- your priority is home charging
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | One | One S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,84,205 | ₹1,61,320 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,965 | ₹1,70,969 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,490 | ₹9,590 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,128 | ₹8,208 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,41,583 | ₹1,98,767 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Simple EnergyOne | Simple EnergyOne S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,84,205 | ₹1,61,320 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,840 | ₹5,120 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 72 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 8.8 kW | 6.5 kW |
| Battery | 5 kWh | 3.7 kWh |
| Claimed range | 236 km | 190 km |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
| Top speed | 115 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 129 kg | 118 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 164.5 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1335 mm | — |
| Length | 1900 mm | — |
| Width | 758 mm | — |
| Height | 1163 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 200 mm, 3 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Mono Shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
One vs One S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the One or the One S?
- The One S is cheaper by ₹22,885 at the base variant (₹1,61,320 against ₹1,84,205 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the One or the One S?
- The One claims 236 km against 190 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the One and One S in Delhi?
- About ₹39,996: roughly ₹2,10,965 for the One and ₹1,70,969 for the One S, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,41,583 for the One and ₹1,98,767 for the One S, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The One S comes out ₹42,816 ahead.
