OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X
OLA S1 PRO v/s Ather 450X
OLA S1 Pro
Ather 450X
Overview
With rising fuel prices, the demand for electric vehicles is on the rise in the Indian automobile market. Both OLA and Ather have launched electric scooters recently. The manufacturers are gaining traction with decent price and promising range as compared to other companies. OLA, backed by good funding launched S1 and S1 Pro whereas Ather an Indian start up which launched 450x. Today we bring you the detailed comparison about these two e-scooters which will help you in making a wise decision.
OLA S1 Pro
- 1.27 lakh ex showroom
- Electric
- 181 km
- 125 kg
Ather 450X
- 1.18 - 1.38 lakh ex showroom
- Electric
- Range 116 km
- 118 kg
The S1 Pro and Ather 450x are priced competitively. The S1 Pro is priced at 1.27 lakh whereas Ather 450x ranges between 1.18 to 1.38 lakh ex showroom. With government subsidies, both electric scooters come with good discount.
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the S1 Pro is 59 mm longer than Ather 450x. More length means more seat length which provides good comfort to the rear passenger. Apart from kerb weight, the S1 Pro completely over shadows Ather 450x. What favours Ather 450x is its less weight which makes it more agile and easy to manoeuvre in traffic conditions. OLA S1 Pro offers a under seat storage of 36 litres which is more than enough to store two average size helmets. Ather 450x on the other hand offers a decent 22 litres of seat storage.
| Dimensions | OLA S1 Pro | Ather 450x |
| Length | 1859 mm | 1800 mm |
| Width | 712 mm | 700 mm |
| Height | 1160 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1359 mm | 1287 mm |
| Seat Height | 792 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm |
| Under Seat Storage | 36 litres | 22 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 125 kg | 118 kg |
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Features
Both S1 Pro and Ather 450x are loaded with best in class features. They both come up with rich TFT display which supports bluetooth, connected tech, navigation, over the air updates and much more. The S1 Pro takes it to next level by providing key less start function, music playback, display moods and cruise control.
The S1 Pro clearly wins on paper but the buggy software and lag on the screen can be more frustrating. On the other hand, Ather 450x is much more reliable, simple and convenient.
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Power Train
OLA S1 Pro is powered by bigger 3.97 kWh battery as compared to 2.9 kWh in Ather 450x. As usual, the S1 Pro offers a certified range of 181 kms whereas Ather 450x offers 116 km. The real world range of S1 Pro happens to be between 98 – 135 kms whereas Ather 450x offers between 80 – 90 kms depending upon the riding mode.
The S1 Pro powertrain produces 11.39 PS and 58 Nm of troque which is very commendable as compared to Ather’s 8.04 PS and 20.5 Nm of torque. Ather 450x really shines in the charging time and takes just 3 hrs 45 mins to charge upto 80% whereas the S1 Pro takes 5 hrs. The OLA hyper charger give 75 km of range with just 18 mins of charging.
| Power & Performance | OLA S1 Pro | Ather 450x |
| Battery Capacity | 3.97 kWh | 2.9 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Power | 11.39 PS | 8.04 PS |
| Max Torque | 58 Nm | 20.5 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Riding Range | 181 km | 116 km |
| Charging Time | 6.30 hrs | 5.45 hrs |
| Carrying Capacity | 150 kg | NA |
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Performance
The S1 Pro has a top speed of 115 kmph whereas Ather 450x has a top speed of 80 kmph. The recent changes in throttle calibration of S1 Pro have reduced the powertrain response but it over shines and gains speed after 30 kmph. On the other hand, Ather 450x offers swift response and is very quick to respond as compared to the S1 Pro. Below are the performance figures tested by Autocar India in different modes.
| OLA S1 Pro Performance | Normal | Sport | Hyper |
| 0-40kph | 6.2s | 4.75s | 3.51s |
| 0-60kph | 14s | 8.05s | 5.75s |
| 20-50kph | 5.47s | 3.79s | 2.97s |
| Ather 450x Performance | Eco | Ride | Sport | Warp |
| 0-40kph | 13.08s | 5.61s | 3.5s | 3.16s |
| 0-60kph | – | – | 7.61s | 6.76s |
| 20-50kph | – | 8.12s | 3.64s | 3.33s |
The OLA S1 Pro performance has been slowed down as compared to its initial prototype. The test revealed that, the Ather 450x is much desirable to ride in city traffic as compared to OLA S1 Pro. The S1 Pro still faces many issues and the software still remains buggy.
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Riding Comfort & Handling
The Ather 450x suspension setup is on the stiffer side as compared to S1 Pro. On bumpy surfaces, the S1 Pro will give a better ride experience as compared to the other. The S1 Pro is also more spacious and wider as compared to Ather 450x. Given, the S1 Pro is bigger in every dimensions, the tall riders will definitely feel lot more comfortable on S1 Pro. The seat is much wider and 36 litres of bootspace clearly outshines Ather 450x.
| Brake & Suspension | OLA S1 Pro | Ather 450x |
| Chassis | Tubular | Aluminium Cast |
| Front Brake | Disc 220 mm | Disc- 200 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc 180 mm | Disc 190 mm |
| Front Tyre Size | 110/70-R12 Tubeless | 90/90-12 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre Size | 110/70-R12 Tubeless | 90/90-12 Tubeless |
| Braking System | Combined Braking System (CBS) | Combined Braking System (CBS) |
| Suspension | Front- Single Fork, Rear- Mono shock | Front- Telescopic Fork, Rear- Mono shock |
OLA S1 Pro Issues
The OLA S1 Pro clearly outshines the Ather 450x in each and every aspect. However in reality it is just the opposite. The S1 Pro still has lot more issues which OLA needs to address it. The S1 Pro sometime goes in reverse mode without activating the mode. This is a serious issue and can be very dangerous. The S1 Pro also has quality issues and the thermal issue is still not sorted. There are many customers who face thermal issues while driving in hyper mode and scooter forcefully remains locked in normal mode till it cools down. The buggy software is still a concern.
OLA S1 Pro v/s Ather 450X Verdict
The OLA promises are more like politician but it would be interesting to see how these issues are addressed. The S1 Pro is the first product from a company which is new in automobile market whereas Ather has been around sometime. The 450x is time and tested product with good support of service network. Ather 450x is much more refined in terms of fit and finish. The switches feel and feedback are good, there is less panel gaps and is simply more reliable.
Given all the issues the current S1 Pro has, we would not recommend until the company addresses all these issues. Once these issues are solved, the S1 Pro will definitely lead the market but till then enjoy riding Ather 450x.
Image Source: AutoCar India, Google.
