Ola Electric S1 Z vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric S1 Z and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,499 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Splendor Plus takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the S1 Z and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹4,499 lower (₹75,500 against ₹79,999), about ₹150 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Z
The S1 Z is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus has the better power-to-weight ratio: 71 against 44 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 Z does not have on any variant.
Features
S1 Z
S1 Z gets rear monoshock, led tail lamp, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes and 3 more items.
City manners
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus is 11.200000000000003 kg lighter and lower in the seat (785 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 Z.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the S1 Z if
- your priority is first scooter
- your priority is short city commutes
Buy the Splendor Plus 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
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | S1 Z | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹85,800 | ₹87,900 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹6,685 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,120 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,06,605 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricS1 Z | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹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 | 4 kW | — |
| Battery | 3.1 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 179 km | — |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 123.2 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 | — | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | — | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Twin Telescopic | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | 80/100-18 |
S1 Z vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S1 Z or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹4,499 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹79,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the S1 Z and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹2,100: roughly ₹85,800 for the S1 Z 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 ₹1,06,605 for the S1 Z and ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹71,270 ahead.
