Ola S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X: Which one to buy?
With petrol prices rising almost every day, buying an electric scooter seems like a wise choice. This is where Ola's S1 Pro enters the picture. It has a sporty design, many tech-based features, and promises an excellent range of up to 181km per charge. But should you consider it over the well-equipped Ather 450X which has stood the test of time? Here's our comparison.
Ola S1 Pro has a tubular chassis, a flat-type seat and blacked-out wheels whereas the Ather 450X is built on a cast aluminium frame with an angular design and a stepped-up seat. Both the e-scooters provide an all-LED lighting setup and a Bluetooth-enabled touchscreen infotainment console. However, the S1 Pro has an upper hand with 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity as well as built-in speakers.
The Ola S1 Pro has a saddle height of 792mm and an under-seat storage capacity of 36-liter, while the Ather 450X offers a boot space of 22-liter and a saddle height of 780mm. They tip the scales at 125kg and 108kg, respectively.
The Ola S1 Pro runs on an 8.5kW electric motor linked to a 3.97kWh battery pack. It promises a range and top-speed of 181km and 115km/h, respectively. In comparison, the Ather 450X is fueled by a 6kW motor and a 2.9kWh battery. It delivers a range and top-speed of 116km and 80km/h, respectively. Clearly, the S1 Pro offers more power and range.
Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X provide disc brakes, along with a combined braking system and multiple riding modes. The S1 Pro also has cruise control as well as a side-stand and tamper alert. Suspension duties on the former are handled by a single front fork and rear mono-shock, while the latter gets telescopic front forks and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
Ola S1 Pro carries a price-tag of Rs. 1,10,149, while the Ather 450X is priced at Rs. 1,32,426 (both prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). Our vote goes in favor of the S1 Pro for its long equipment list, better range as well as performance, enhanced connectivity, and new-age features like cruise control and music playback. It is also considerably cheaper than the Ather 450X.
