Ola Electric launches Gig and S1 Z range of scooters with portable batteries • EVreporter

Ola Electric announced the launch of Ola Gig, Ola Gig+, Ola S1 Z, and Ola S1 Z+ at introductory prices of ₹39,999, ₹49,999, ₹59,999, and ₹64,999, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom. Reservations for both the Gig and S1 Z series are open at ₹499. The new range of scooters offers removable batteries. The company will also introduce PowerPod at ₹9,999, an inverter that powers homes using Ola’s portable batteries.

Deliveries of the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z series will begin starting April 2025 and May 2025, respectively.

Ola Gig

Designed to address the needs of gig workers involved in shorter trips, the Ola Gig scooter offers an IDC-certified range of 112 km and a top speed of 25 kmph. It has a removable 1.5 kWh battery, a hub motor, and 12” tyres. With an introductory price of ₹39,999, the Ola Gig will be available for B2B purchases and rentals.

Ola Gig+

Built for gig workers who travel longer distances with heavier payloads, the Ola Gig+ scooter comes with a top speed of 45 km/h and a removable single/dual battery of 1.5 kWh each with an IDC-certified range of 81 km (157 km for two batteries). The scooter is powered by a hub motor with a peak output of 1.5 kW. With an introductory price of ₹49,999, the Ola Gig+ will be available for B2B purchases and rentals.

Ola S1 Z

S1 Z is a personal-use electric scooter aimed at urban commuters. The scooter sports removable dual batteries of 1.5 kWh each with an IDC-certified range of 75 km (146 km for 2 batteries) and comes with a top speed of 70 kmph, an LCD display, and a physical key. Powered by a 2.9 kW hub motor, it can clock 0-20 kmph in 1.8 seconds and 0-40 km in 4.8 seconds. The Ola S1 Z is priced at ₹59,999 (Introductory price).

Ola S1 Z+

Ola S1 Z+ is built for urban, semi-urban and rural commuting. It sports removable dual batteries of 1.5 kWh each with an IDC-certified range of 75 km (146 km for 2 batteries) and comes with a top speed of 70 kmph, 14” tyres, an LCD display, and a physical key. Powered by a 2.9 kW hub motor, it can clock 0-20 kmph in 1.8 seconds and 0-40 km in 4.7 seconds. The Ola S1 Z+ is priced at ₹64,999 (Introductory price).

Ola PowerPod

The Ola PowerPod will allow Ola’s portable battery to double up as an inverter, which can power small household appliances, lights, fans, and other essential devices. The PowerPod has a maximum output of 500W, a 1.5kWh battery that can provide power for 3 hours to run 5 LED bulbs, 3 ceiling fans, 1 TV, 1 Mobile charging, and 1 Wi-Fi router. The PowerPod is priced at ₹9,999.

In addition to the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z Range, Ola Electric currently offers an S1 scooter portfolio with six offerings. While the premium offerings S1 Pro and S1 Air are priced at ₹1,34,999 and ₹1,07,499, respectively, the mass-market offerings include the S1 X portfolio (2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh) priced at ₹74,999, ₹87,999, and ₹101,999, respectively.

The company also announced the launch of its Roadster motorcycle series, comprising Roadster X (2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh), Roadster (3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh, 6 kWh), and Roadster Pro (8 kWh, 16 kWh). The motorcycle prices start from INR 74,999, INR 1,04,999, and INR 1,99,999, respectively.