Ola Electric S1 X vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric S1 X and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Splendor Plus undercuts the S1 X by ₹14,499, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The S1 X takes 4 of the 7 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 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹14,499 lower (₹75,500 against ₹89,999), about ₹460 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 X
The S1 X is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
S1 X
S1 X has the better power-to-weight ratio: 89 against 71 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus adds tubeless tyres that the S1 X does not have on any variant.
Features
S1 X
S1 X gets projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and turn-by-turn navigation and 8 more items.
City manners
S1 X
S1 X is 7 kg lighter and taller in the seat (791 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the S1 X.
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 Splendor Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S1 X | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹89,999 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹96,000 | ₹87,900 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹7,495 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,608 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,18,103 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricS1 X | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹89,999 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,850 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | — | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | — | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 7 kW | — |
| Battery | 2 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 108 km | — |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 101 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 105 kg | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | 791 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm | 1236 mm |
| Length | 1900 mm | — |
| Width | 820 mm | — |
| Height | 1272 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Drum | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Twin telescopic | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | 80/100-18 |
S1 X vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S1 X or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹14,499 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹89,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the S1 X and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹8,100: roughly ₹96,000 for the S1 X and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, 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 ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 X comes out ₹59,772 ahead.
