Ola Electric S1 X vs Ola Electric S1 Z
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric S1 X and Ola Electric S1 Z are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. The S1 Z undercuts the S1 X by ₹10,000, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The S1 X takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the S1 X and 6.5/10 for the S1 Z.
Category by category
Price
S1 Z
The S1 Z starts ₹10,000 lower (₹79,999 against ₹89,999), about ₹310 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Z
S1 Z claims 179 km against 108 km. That is roughly ₹162 a year in charging at 30 km a day.
Performance
S1 X
S1 X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 89 against 44 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 led headlamp, projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and digital console and 5 more items.
City manners
S1 X
S1 X is 18.200000000000003 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the S1 X if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is daily office commute
- your priority is predictable range seekers
Buy the S1 Z if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- range matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S1 X | S1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹89,999 | ₹79,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹96,000 | ₹85,800 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹7,495 | ₹6,685 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,608 | ₹4,120 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,18,103 | ₹1,06,605 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricS1 X | Ola ElectricS1 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹89,999 | ₹79,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,850 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 7 kW | 4 kW |
| Battery | 2 kWh | 3.1 kWh |
| Claimed range | 108 km | 179 km |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 101 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 105 kg | 123.2 kg |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 791 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm | 1359 mm |
| Length | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Width | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1272 mm | 1272 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum | — |
| Rear brake | Drum | — |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Twin telescopic | Twin Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock | Mono Shock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | 90/90-R12 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | 90/90-R12 |
S1 X vs S1 Z: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S1 X or the S1 Z?
- The S1 Z is cheaper by ₹10,000 at the base variant (₹79,999 against ₹89,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the S1 X or the S1 Z?
- The S1 Z claims 179 km against 108 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the S1 X and S1 Z in Delhi?
- About ₹10,200: roughly ₹96,000 for the S1 X and ₹85,800 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 ₹1,18,103 for the S1 X and ₹1,06,605 for the S1 Z, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹11,498 ahead.
