Ola S1 vs Ather 450 Plus: Which of these affordable electric scooters is better?
Ola S1 vs Ather 450 Plus: If you are in the market for an electric scooter, Ola and Ather have got two brand new offerings for you to consider. The Ather 450 Plus Gen 3 came first with a slew of upgrades that matter to riders in the city. The Ola S1, on the other hand, is essentially a watered-down version of the Ola S1 Pro that we were impressed with. Both the Ola and Ather go less than a 100 Kms and if that fits your bill, choosing between these two becomes a task.
For now, the Ola S1 has the price advantage with its introductory price of Rs. 99,999. However, the Ola S1 prices will rise soon and it will go head to head with the Ather 450 Plus Gen 3. Both of them have very different kinds of designs as well as features. If you are planning to buy one of these and cannot choose, take a look at the comparison we have drawn between these two.
The Ola and Ather look no different than the older models. The Ola S1 carries on with the same Ola S1 Pro like design. You have the wall-E shaped headlamps, the streamlined body, boomerang shaped taillights, and the upright driving position. The Ather 450 Plus has the same aggressive design theme with exposed frame elements and an aerodynamic shape. Both scooters look modern and personal preferences may vary.
On paper, Ola promises a range of up to 141 Kms, which has been tested by ARAI. The Ola S1 can do 0-40 Kph in 3.8 seconds and it can go up to 95 Km/h. The Ather 450 Plus claims a maximum range of 85 Kms and it can do 0-40 Kmph in 3.9 seconds. The Ather has a top speed of 80 Kmph.
The Ola S1 has a claimed home charging time of 5 hours whereas the Ather 450 Plus claims to fully charge the battery at home in 5 hours 40 minutes.
The Ola S1 takes the win here with its wide range of
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