Simple Energy One vs Simple Energy Ultra
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Simple Energy One and Simple Energy Ultra are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ultra costs ₹50,794 more than the One, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 28% extra.
The One takes 6 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the One and 7.5/10 for the Ultra.
Category by category
Price
One
The One starts ₹50,794 lower (₹1,84,205 against ₹2,34,999), about ₹1,610 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ultra
Ultra claims 400 km against 236 km. That is roughly ₹843 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
One
One has the better power-to-weight ratio: 91 against 85 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
One
One adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Ultra does not have on any variant.
Features
One
One gets led headlamp, colour tft console, digital console and keyless start and 3 more items.
City manners
One
One is 10 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
One
One comes with 8 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Ultra.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the One if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Ultra if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- 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 | Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,84,205 | ₹2,34,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,965 | ₹2,50,592 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,490 | ₹6,275 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,128 | ₹12,028 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,41,583 | ₹2,78,895 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Simple EnergyOne | Simple EnergyUltra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,84,205 | ₹2,34,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,840 | ₹7,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 72 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 8.8 kW | 8.8 kW |
| Battery | 5 kWh | 6.5 kWh |
| Claimed range | 236 km | 400 km |
| Charging time | 5.5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 115 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 129 kg | 139 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 164.5 mm | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1335 mm | 1347 mm |
| Length | 1900 mm | — |
| Width | 758 mm | — |
| Height | 1163 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 200 mm, 3 piston caliper | — |
| Rear brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | — |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Symmetrically mounted progressive Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
One vs Ultra: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the One or the Ultra?
- The One is cheaper by ₹50,794 at the base variant (₹1,84,205 against ₹2,34,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the One or the Ultra?
- The Ultra claims 400 km against 236 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the One and Ultra in Delhi?
- About ₹39,627: roughly ₹2,10,965 for the One and ₹2,50,592 for the Ultra, 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 ₹2,78,895 for the Ultra, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The One comes out ₹37,312 ahead.
