Honda QC1 vs Ola Electric S1 X
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda QC1 and Ola Electric S1 X are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹709 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The S1 X takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 4.5/10 for the QC1 and 6.5/10 for the S1 X.
Category by category
Price
S1 X
The S1 X starts ₹709 lower (₹89,999 against ₹90,708), about ₹30 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 X
S1 X claims 108 km against 80 km. That is roughly ₹78 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
S1 X
S1 X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 89 against 27 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
S1 X
S1 X gets projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and fast charging and 3 more items.
City manners
QC1
QC1 is 15.5 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the QC1 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is very short local errands
- your priority is first ev on a tight budget
Buy the S1 X if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is daily office commute
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | QC1 | S1 X |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹90,708 | ₹89,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹95,900 | ₹96,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹7,105 | ₹7,495 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,604 | ₹4,608 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,17,609 | ₹1,18,103 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaQC1 | Ola ElectricS1 X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹90,708 | ₹89,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,880 | ₹2,850 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 77 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 1.8 kW | 7 kW |
| Battery | 1.5 kWh | 2 kWh |
| Claimed range | 80 km | 108 km |
| Charging time | 6.5 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Top speed | 50 km/h | 101 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 89.5 kg | 105 kg |
| Seat height | — | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 mm | 1359 mm |
| Length | 1826 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 701 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1129 mm | 1272 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | Twin telescopic |
| Rear suspension | 5 Step Adjustable Hydraulic | Dual shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 90/90-R12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/90-R12 |
QC1 vs S1 X: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the QC1 or the S1 X?
- The S1 X is cheaper by ₹709 at the base variant (₹89,999 against ₹90,708 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the QC1 or the S1 X?
- The S1 X claims 108 km against 80 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the QC1 and S1 X in Delhi?
- About ₹100: roughly ₹95,900 for the QC1 and ₹96,000 for the S1 X, 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 ₹1,17,609 for the QC1 and ₹1,18,103 for the S1 X, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The QC1 comes out ₹494 ahead.
