iVOOMi S1 vs Ola Electric S1 Z
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
iVOOMi S1 and Ola Electric S1 Z are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹0 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Tie
Both start at ₹79,999 ex-showroom.
Running cost
S1 Z
S1 Z claims 179 km against 110 km. That is roughly ₹137 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
S1 Z
S1 Z has the better power-to-weight ratio: 44 against 29 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
S1
S1 adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and tubeless tyres that the S1 Z does not have on any variant.
Features
S1
S1 gets alloy wheels, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and usb charging port and 5 more items.
City manners
S1
S1 is 39.2 kg lighter and lower in the seat (760 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
S1 Z
S1 Z comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the S1.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the S1 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is city commuting
- your priority is first electric scooter
Buy the S1 Z if
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Ola Electric's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S1 | S1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹79,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹93,527 | ₹52,134 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹7,370 | ₹6,685 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,488 | ₹2,504 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,15,385 | ₹71,323 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | iVOOMiS1 | Ola ElectricS1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹79,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | 10.1 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 1.8 kW | 4 kW |
| Battery | 2.1 kWh | 3.1 kWh |
| Claimed range | 110 km | 179 km |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 58 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 84 kg | 123.2 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1300 mm | 1359 mm |
| Length | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 660 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1272 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 180 mm, 2 piston caliper | — |
| Rear brake | Drum, 110 mm | — |
| ABS / CBS | E-ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Twin Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Adjustable Spring loaded Telescopic | Mono Shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90/-10 | 90/90-R12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | 90/90-R12 |
S1 vs S1 Z: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S1 or the S1 Z?
- Both start at ₹79,999 ex-showroom Delhi.
- Which gives better range, the S1 or the S1 Z?
- The S1 Z claims 179 km against 110 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the S1 and S1 Z in Delhi?
- About ₹41,393: roughly ₹93,527 for the S1 and ₹52,134 for the S1 Z, 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 ₹1,15,385 for the S1 and ₹71,323 for the S1 Z, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹44,062 ahead.
