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₹80kex-showroom
3 kWh
Battery
176 km
Range
90 km/h
Top speed
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Electric scooter · 2W · Launched 2023
₹0.85 - 1.05 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
151 km
Battery
2.5 kWh
Top speed
85 km/h
Charge
4.5 hr
Power
4.5 bhp
Seats
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2 variants available
Ex-showroom ₹80k – ₹110k. On-road price varies by city.
₹80kex-showroom
3 kWh
Battery
176 km
Range
90 km/h
Top speed
₹110kex-showroom
3 kWh
Battery
125 km
Range
90 km/h
Top speed
Budget Ola scooter. Same MoveOS software in a more affordable package. Good for short urban commutes.
Best for
Budget buyers wanting an Ola at the lowest price
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Full troubleshooting guide
Quick-Fix Tips for Ola S1 Air — Keep It Running Smoothly
Step-by-step fixes for the 5 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Ola Electric in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Same software issues as S1 Pro
Reported in earlier models — Ola Electric has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops 15-25% in winter and heavy monsoon
Reported in earlier models — Ola Electric has released fixes for newer batches.
12V auxiliary battery weakens after 2-3 years of daily use
Reported in earlier models — Ola Electric has released fixes for newer batches.
Display/console firmware glitches resolved by OTA update
Reported in earlier models — Ola Electric has released fixes for newer batches.
Front-end suspension knocking on potholed roads
Reported in earlier models — Ola Electric has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Ola Electric EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Ola Electric platforms. We've completed thousands of Ola Electric repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
| Battery capacity | 2.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 151 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4.5 hours |
| Fast charge | Not supported (AC only) |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | Yes — Manufacturer offers battery swap / buyback program |
| Top speed | 85 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 4.5 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | — |
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
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Ola Electric S1 Air
₹0.85 - 1.05 Lakh
Bottom line
The Ola Electric S1 Air scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Budget buyers wanting an Ola at the lowest price. Key strength: sub-₹1 lakh effective price with subsidy. Main consideration: smaller battery — 125 km range.
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