Ola Electric S1 Z vs Kinetic Green Zulu
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric S1 Z and Kinetic Green Zulu are both electric scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹9 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Zulu takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the S1 Z and 6.5/10 for the Zulu.
Category by category
Price
Zulu
The Zulu starts ₹9 lower (₹79,990 against ₹79,999), about ₹0 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
S1 Z
S1 Z claims 179 km against 104 km. That is roughly ₹297 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
Zulu
Zulu adds front disc brake, rear disc brake and tubeless tyres that the S1 Z does not have on any variant.
Features
Zulu
Zulu gets alloy wheels, led daytime running lamp, digital console and usb charging port and 3 more items.
City manners
Zulu
Zulu is 30.200000000000003 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Zulu
Zulu comes with 30000 years of standard warranty against 3 on the S1 Z.
Which one should you buy?
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
- you live where Ola Electric's bigger service network matters
- your priority is first scooter
Buy the Zulu if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- 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 Z | Zulu |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹79,990 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹52,134 | ₹88,445 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹6,685 | ₹5,200 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,504 | ₹4,244 |
| Five-year total | ₹71,323 | ₹1,07,889 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricS1 Z | Kinetic GreenZulu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹79,999 | ₹79,990 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,540 |
| Engine | ||
| Torque | — | 94 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 4 kW | 2 kW |
| Battery | 3.1 kWh | 1.4 kWh |
| Claimed range | 179 km | 104 km |
| Charging time | — | 5 hrs |
| Top speed | 70 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 123.2 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 791 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm | — |
| Length | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Width | 820 mm | 715 mm |
| Height | 1272 mm | 1135 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | — | Disc, 180 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | — | Disc, 180 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Twin Telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock | Dual Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-R12 | — |
S1 Z vs Zulu: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the S1 Z or the Zulu?
- The Zulu is cheaper by ₹9 at the base variant (₹79,990 against ₹79,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better range, the S1 Z or the Zulu?
- The S1 Z claims 179 km against 104 km. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the S1 Z and Zulu in Delhi?
- About ₹36,311: roughly ₹52,134 for the S1 Z and ₹88,445 for the Zulu, 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 ₹71,323 for the S1 Z and ₹1,07,889 for the Zulu, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The S1 Z comes out ₹36,566 ahead.
