Ola S1 X Plus: An Affordable Electric Scooter With the Right Features The two-wheeler electric market in India is expanding fast and Ola Electric is one of the key players in this vertical.

In a variety of different offerings when it comes to its offerings, theOla S1 X Plus appears for now as an affordable electric scooter meant to add some ease of access to everyday riders looking to hop onto the EV bandwagon.

It’s a compromise between affordability and features and performance, and as such it makes a compelling alternative to the kind of petrol scooters and other EVs it’s up against.

The S1 X Plus is designed to be a blend of utility, gadget, and green—all in one fancy package that would suit urban commuter onboard their ride of choice.

Make: Sporty and Sleek

The Ola S1 X Plus shares the same contemporary and minimalistic design ethos as its elder siblings– S1 Pro and S1 Air.

There are clean body panels, a swoopy front apron and an LED headlamp designed in the shape of a wide oval and with a futuristic touch.

The design, overall, looks sharp with a swooping side profile and an up-raised tail section making it look sporty.

However, despite being a budget model, it’s not unattractive. The scooter comes in exciting range of color that includes Red, Blue, White and Black that makes an energetic appeal.

The build quality is what I expect for something within its price range, the quality of the board feels generously indestructible.

Measuring 1,160mm in wheelbase and offering a ground clearance of 160mm, the Ola S1 X Plus is good enough to tackle Indian roads.

Small on the outside and surprisingly big on the inside, it accommodates taller riders with a comfortable rider triangle and a 31-inch seat height, as well as a large foot board with plenty of room for smaller passengers.

Performance and Ride Quality

The Ola S1 X Plus is also powered by the 2.7kW hub motor, with lets it hit a top speed of 90 km/h, way faster than required by most city riders.

The scooter is peppy (particularly in the midrange of 40 to 60kph) and handy for stop-and-go city traffic.

It has three riding mode\u200bs — Eco, Normal, and Sports.

Eco mode optimizes range by reducing power output, Normal provides balanced performance, and Sports provides the most responsive throttle.

The S1 X Plus can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in a little over 3 seconds, which is quite impressive for an entry-level electric scooter.

Ride quality of the bike is offered via telescopic forks up front and the dual shock absorbers were able to provide a nice experience over potholes and speed breakers.

The 12-inch wide wheels with tubeless tyres provide sufficient grip and stability.

It is equipped with drum brake on both the ends and they works fine though disc brake would have added more bite.

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Battery and Range

It gets a 3kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and the certified range is 151km under ideal riding conditions.

In milder real-world use, riders should expect an approximate range of 100-120km, subject to factors as how hard you’re riding, the load and condition of roads—and that’s more than enough for pootling about town on a day-to-day basis.

The battery is fully charged in only 7.4 hours with standard 750W home charger.

It’s not the quickest, but Ola is slowly adding to its hypercharger network, which might help to speed up top-ups in the future.

Putting the battery beneath the floorboard also lowers the center of gravity for better balance and rider comfort.

It’s IP67 rated for water and dust-resistance, which offers some peace of mind during monsoon.

Technology and Features

The Ola S1 X Plus has a 5-inch LCD and displays crucial information, such as speed, battery percentage, estimated range, trip data, and riding mode.

With the S1 Pro has a full touchscreen interface, the X Plus is going as easy and practical as it can for budget users.

It doesn’t scrimp on the features despite its low cost. It also features keyless entry, OTA updates, cruise control, reverse mode and proximity unlock.

It also gets Bluetooth with Ola Electric app support and navigation assistance, ride stats and remote diagnostics through it.

A standout feature is the “Moods” interface, that can be used to personalize the appearance of your dashboard and scooter sound (although it’s less extensive than on a premium model).

The scooter can also accommodate several user profiles, great for families.

Practicality and Storage

The under-seat storage of Ola S1 X Plus, at 34 liters, is accommodating and can accommodate a full-face helmet or a few shopping bags.

Flat and supportive for the rider and slightly inclined for the pillion rider. Pillion footrests and grab handles are robust that offer a comfortable ride to both the riders.

The scooter also comes with side stand sensor, utility hook and regenerative braking that allows energy recovery while braking.

It doesn’t have a front glove box or USB charger, but the minimalist design doesn’t seem like a sacrifice.

Build Quality and Safety

The Ola S1 X Plus also passes muster when it comes to build. The frame feels solid, and the scooter doesn’t vibrate or feel rickety at faster speeds.

The bodywork fits together neatly, and the paintwork is up to the standards that you would expect from a scooter in this price bracket.

Sure it doesn’t get ABS or a disc brake, but it does get geofencing, an anti-theft alarm feature and remote immobilisation of the scooter via the Ola app.

The scooter is also equipped with side stand alert and battery health tracker for added convenience, safety and practicality in everyday life.

Pros:

Cool sporty look – stylish modern appearance

A range of 100~120 km per charge assassination life.

Useful with maximum speed of 90 km/h

Intelligent features such as cruise control, reverse gear and Bluetooth connectivity

Ample under-seat storage and comfortable seating

Good value for a full-featured EV

Cons:

Drum brakes instead of discs

Slow to charge on the standard charger

There is no touchscreen interface as in the S1 Pro.

Sparse network of fast-charging stations in small towns

No front brakes or USB charging port

Ownership and Value

Pricing has made the Ola S1 X Plus price competitive so as to become of the most feature-rich electric scooters priced under ₹ 1 lakh (ex-showroom, after subsidies, in some states).

It offers a 3-year battery warranty and strong service footprint in key metros from Ola – yours at the time of freedom and beyond.

Ola even offers doorstep service and the pickup/drop of the vehicle for big repairs, thus it is stress-free ownership.

Then there’s the fact that the running expense on an EV is much lower than a petrol scooter, with running cost at less than an average of ₹0.25/km.

Add to that the insurance, registration, and road tax (wherever applicable) benefits and you have a very attractive proposition in the S1 X Plus for entry-level budget buyers, students, and city riders keen on switching to electric mobility.

Ola S1 X Plus: Final Verdict

Ola S1 X Plus offers the combination of price and technology.

It’s the perfect electric scooter for city riders needing a dependable, fashionable and feature-packed ride without blowing the budget.

With excellent real-world range, good performance and smart features, it is a tough challenger in sub- ₹1 lakh bracket.

It might not have the same premium feel or feature the same tech as its older brother the S1 Pro,

But the X Plus gets the basics right, and is an EV experience that’s smooth, cost-effective and future-proof.

And for customers that are looking for a value for money and versatile modern electric scooter, Ola S1 X Plus is hard to give a miss.