Ola S1 Z Review 2025 - India’s Most Affordable Smart Electric Scooter

Ola S1 Z Electric Scooter - 2025

There has been a significant evolution towards electric scooters in the Indian two-wheeler market in the past few years, and Ola Electric has led the charge. After successfully launching the S1 Air, and the S1 Pro electric scooters, the company eventually launched the Ola S1 Z, an efficient electric vehicle (EV), built for urban riders, with all the bells and whistles, but more affordable.

Essentially, they designed the S1 Z to keep the right price, performance, and daily usability, making the Ola S1 Z one of the smartest options for Indian commutes moving forward in 2025. In this comprehensive review, we will cover everything from the Ola S1 Z’s, price, specifications, features, battery performance, pros, cons, and a final verdict about whether it is worth buying.

Ola S1 Z Price in India 2025

The biggest selling point of the Ola S1 Z, undoubtedly, is the price.The model is positioned lower than the Ola S1 Pro, so the S1-Z caters mostly to buyers on a budget while still being competitive on the critical elements.

Expected ex-showroom price should be within the range of ₹85,000 – ₹95,000, subject to subsidies, and local pricing within those cities.

So, expected on-road with subsidies, it could be as low as ₹78,000 in resilient EV cities.

With some central and state subsidy from FAME-II, the S1 Z is an incredible deal, if you are a first-time electric vehicle buyer, it will be an incredible option.

Ola S1 Z Specifications

Design & Build Quality

The Ola S1 Z has the same space age styling as all of the other Ola scooters. It's got a full-panel front apron, LED headlamps with DRL, flat floorboards for nice ergonomics.

Build Quality: The scooter has a very stiff and solid frame, perfect for every type of Indian road.

Storage Space: The scooter has 34L of under seat storage- enough for a couple of full-face helmets or a laptop bag.

Color Options: These scooters have not been launched yet but there is hype around them being available in colors that appeal to youth. These colors would be Red, Blue, White, and Matte Black.

The design is understated yet stylish that would appeal to college students, young professionals, and city commuters.

Performance & Riding Experience

Ola S1 Z offers value for money and decent performance.

• 0-40 km/h in just 3.5 seconds for those fast city rolls.
• Three ride modes - Eco, Normal and Sport to choose based on your riding style.
• Lightweight and stable making it easy to weave through traffic.
• The suspension is set up well with telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear for comfort riding in uneven road conditions.

It performs fine as a daily city scooter.

Battery & Charging

Battery efficiency is perhaps the most critical factor in any electric scooter, and Ola has optimized the features of the S1 Z for that.

• Range: approximately 120-130 km under normal conditions.
• Home Charging: Full charge takes approximately 6 hours for a full charge using a standard 5A socket.
• Fast charger: to charge for trips of 50 km in 20 minutes using the Ola Hypercharger network.

This puts the Ola S1 Z in the category of daily commutes, grocery runs and/or short rides on the weekends without range anxiety.

Smart Features & Technology

Ola scooters, in particular, tend to prioritize tech-first features, and the S1 Z follows this tradition.

• MoveOS Software with regular OTA updates
• Touch display, with navigation, call/SMS alerts and music control
• Keyless Start using your smartphone and app
• Geo fencing and anti-theft alerts
• Ride Analytics to track speed, distance and efficiency

Such features make the Ola S1 Z a smart scooter, not just a two-wheeler.

Pros & Cons of Ola S1 Z

Pros

• Cheap for the features
• Decent range at approximately 130 km
• Hypercharger fast charger capable
• Generous under-seat storage
• Smart features and OTA updates

Cons

• Height of seat too high for comfort (base variant has no disk brakes, only drum brakes)
• Not suited for longer highway rides
• Charging infrastructure is still emerging in many smaller cities

Safety Features

Ola has also offered basic safety features in the S1 Z:

• Combined Braking System (CBS) rear brake
• Side-stand alert
• Regenerative braking improved efficiency
• Theft alarm

Ideal User Profile – Who Should Buy Ola S1 Z?

The Ola S1 Z is most suitable for:

• Students and young professionals seeking a stylish and affordable EV
• Daily commuters with daily travel of 30–50 km
• Environmentally conscious families seeking a second city ride
• People buying their first EV where ease of transition from petrol scooters is important

Ola S1 Z vs Ola S1 Air vs Ola S1 Pro

The S1 Z is definitely the budget winner; while the S1 Air has slightly more to offer your everyday rider, the S1 Pro is for enthusiasts like us.

Future of Ola S1 Z in India

With more and more demand for affordable EVs, the Ola S1 Z will definitely be an excellent seller in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. With Ola's growing Hypercharger network and continued software updates, it will only improve.

Government initiatives like reducing the GST for EVs, incentives for scrappage, and subsidies will further accelerate implementation.

Conclusion

The Ola S1 Z is the best electric scooter for the budget buyer in India. It is smart and stylish, provides a good range, and is budget-friendly.

Overall, it will make a strong contender for the 2025 EV market.

If you are after an electric scooter that is convenient, loaded with features, reliable, and affordable, you really should give the Ola S1 Z consideration.