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Posted On : 01 September 2025
India’s electric scooter market is full of innovations and features, as Ola Electric raises the bar again, introducing the Ola S1 Air 2025. An affordable electric scooter, but featuring some terrific tech, the S1 Air is precisely what the name states it to be: an air. It sits in an affordable space of electric vehicles, but with additional features that allow it to sit somewhere in between budget EVs and premium products. It is packed full of advanced features, awesome smart connectivity, and a bold performance, and is once again, priced to fit the mass market.
This blog details the design, performance, battery, features, benefits, pros & cons, price, variants, and competition of Ola S1 Air to give a complete breakdown before making the ultimate decision to purchase it.
The Ola S1 Air is undeniably Ola in design - sleek, modern and minimal. However, the S1 Air is a slight step down in terms of premium feel compared to the S1 Pro, the S1 Air is more practical for commuting purposes.
The S1 Air has an array of nice colours to choose from including Neo Mint, Coral Glam, Porcelain White, Midnight Blue, Jet Black, and Stellar Grey.
The S1 Air has a lightweight body that also has an ergonomic seat making it suitable for women and men riders alike.
It has 34 liters of boot storage: one of the biggest in its class, making it the best choice for helmets and bags.
Also has a flat floor board making it easier for commuters.
Overall, it is a good-looking scooter that caters for function, it is well suited for urban families and students.
Powering the electric scooter is the battery technology used in the S1 Air. Ola has ensured the S1 Air performance in this regard is reliable.
Battery capacity is a 3kWh lithium-ion pack.
S1 Air range: 151 km max range on a single charge. (IDC claimed).
Top speed is 90 km/h; it could easily be highway capable, for short stretches.
Charging options...
| Charging Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Charging (0-100%) | 4.5 hours |
| Ola Hypercharger | 50 km in 20 minutes |
With the claimed range and charging options, the Ola S1 Air is manageable for city commuters.
The hub motor supplies a peak power of 6 kW.
Acceleration is 0-40 km/h in just 3.3 seconds.
Riding Modes: Eco, Normal, and Sports - total flexibility to be economically or performance based.
Reverse Mode for easy parking in tight spots.
The performance is smooth and very zippy, with a very well tuned engine for city traffic.
One of the strongest USPs of Ola scooters is their tech ecosystem, and the S1 Air does not disappoint:
For these reasons, the Ola S1 Air really offers more than a scooters core functions; it is a Smart Mobility device.
The S1 Air is focused on comfort and safety, along with everyday practical utility.
As of early 2025, the Ola S1 Air is offered in a single 3 kWh model.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom Price | On-Road Price (After Subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| Ola S1 Air 3 kWh | ₹1.09 lakh | ₹85,000 – ₹95,000 |
Thus, it makes it one of the better price for value electric scooters in India.
The Ola S1 Air has competition:
We consider, among all the above the Ola S1 Air will be an early winner with it's pricing + features make it attractive and seems like there aren't many additional tech features they would want to add
Considering Ola is expanding its Hypercharger network, and through MoveOS updates seems to have a clear plan to grow and update features, even with rapid change in the electric vehicle market. The Ola S1 Air represents Ola's vision of affordable, connected, and sustainable mobility for urban spaces in India.
In summary, the Ola S1 Air 2025 is not just an e-scooter; it is a smart companion to modern urban dwellers. With its current pricing, range, design, and futuristic features like home-top docking, it will drive mid-range electric scooters appear more attractive to users. If you are looking to buy an electric scooter in 2025, the Ola S1 Air will be a serious contender you will have to consider.
