Ola Showcases 4 Electric Concept Motorcycles; Launch In 2024

Ola Electric, electric vehicle manufacturing company, during its annual customer day event, unveiled four new electric motorcycle concepts and rolled then the second generation of its flagship product S1 Pro along with the entire range of S1 X electric scooters.

S1 Pro Gen 2

S1 Pro, the flagship product of Ola Electric, has undergone an engineering overhaul as it is now built on the all-new Gen-2 platform. The scooter, priced at Rs. 1,47,499, features a redesigned battery pack, powertrain, and electrical & electronic system, a reimagined frame and suspension, and a mid-drive motor with 11kW peak power. These structural changes has made S1 Pro 6 Kgs lighter, leading to an enhanced range of 195 km, delivering the top speed of 120 km/h. It accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in 2.6 seconds. Like the S1 Air and S1X, it now features a flat floorboard and twin-fork set up at the front and monoshock suspension at the rear to further enhance the ride quality. The purchase window for the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is now open and the deliveries begin in mid-September.

S1 X Portfolio

S1 X range of scooters are available in three different variants - S1 X+, S1 X (2kWh), and S1 X (3kWh) - to suit the needs of all types of riders with different requirements. Headlining the portfolio is the S1 X+ which comes with an all-new 5.0-inch LCD display. For riders who want a more purposeful scooter, the S1 X 3kWh offers all the mechanical and performance features of the S1 X+ but at a more affordable price. With the S1 X 2kWh, Ola has broken the barrier of EV scooters under Rs. 80,000.

Both the S1 X+ and S1 X (3kWh) come with a 6kW motor,  a 3kWh battery that gives a range of 151 km, and a top speed of 90 km/h. The S1 X (2kWh) also comes with a 6kW motor, a 2kWh battery that gives the scooter a range of 91 km and a top speed of 85 km/h.

The S1 X+ is available to purchase now at an introductory price of Rs. 99,999 till 21st August 2023. Deliveries of the S1 X+ begin in mid-September. Pre-reservation window of the S1 X (3kWh), and S1 X (2kWh) is now open at Rs. 999. The S1 X (3kWh), and S1 X (2kWh) scooters are available at an introductory price of Rs. 89,999, and Rs. 79,999 respectively till 21st August 2023. Deliveries of the S1 X (3kWh) and S1 X (2kWh) begin in December.

Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Ola Electric, said “By developing core technologies in-house, and through adopting economies of scale, localized supply chains and manufacturing engineering, we will ensure complete price parity between ICE and EV vehicles. I am also thrilled to announce the global debut of Ola’s electric motorcycles that will be launched towards the end of 2024. Designed and engineered in-house, these motorcycles represent Ola’s leap into the future of motorcycling,”

Electric Motorcycle Concept

Ola also showcased its motorcycle portfolio spreading across four models - Diamondhead, Adventure, Roadster, and Cruiser. With bikes introduced across all popular categories, Ola plans to further expand its portfolio under each of these categories to cater to consumer demands across all form factors and price points. While pre-reserve for bikes are open, they will be introduced by end 2024.

Diamondhead

The Diamondhead will be the company’s flagship motorcycle. Straight & powerful lines and bold design choices help the Diamondhead look as if it is always in motion. Simplicity, form, and function co-exist in the design. The Diamondhead’s minimalist design means that the rider is always focused on the pure riding experience. Even the main headlamp is located above the front bumper, hidden away, lending it a very stealthy, aerodynamic profile. 

Adventure

For the seekers of thrill and adrenaline, the Adventure is purposeful, strong, and sure-footed. Its tall, athletic, and upright stance brings an element of purity and clarity of its purpose and helps it look unique in a clutter of adventure bikes. The Adventure is all about conquering uncharted territory, being aware of the surroundings, and feeling one with the bike on the roads not taken.

Roadster

Stepping away from the design language of a conventional motorcycle, the deconstructed look of the Roadster strictly demonstrates how the form is following function. Roadster also gets flowing elements around the charger cowling that makes it look playful, agile, authentic, and focused.

Cruiser

With a laidback stance and sensual lines, the Cruiser is built to enjoy the open road and the freedom it brings. It looks mature yet ominous with dollops of sophisticated bodywork. The floating upper body connects with the rear section of the bike in a powerful manner giving it a tense side profile. 

MoveOS 4

Ola has introduced the highly anticipated MoveOS4. This update comes with over 100+ enhancements and 20+ new features which include:

♦ Ola Maps

♦ Hill Descent

♦ Find my scooter

♦ Location push

♦ HC Routing

♦ Megaphone

♦ Concert Mode

♦ Customisable motor sounds

♦ Theft/Tow/Fall detection

♦ Geo and time fencing

♦ Take-me-home lights

♦ Auto turn-off indicators

♦ Ride and Energy Stats

♦ Call Filter

♦ Biometric unlock

♦ Widgets

♦ Dark Mode

♦ Scooter locator

These comfort, safety, and convenience features will be available to all customers via an over-the-air (OTA) update starting 15th September (Beta roll-out), followed by a full scale roll-out.  

Gigafactory/Cell

During the event, Ola showcased its first ever 4680 cell, making a powerful statement of intent to make India a global EV hub. Located next to the FutureFactory in Krishnagiri, TN, Ola’s Gigafactory is enroute to become one of the largest cell factories in the world with a capacity of 100 GWh. The Ola Gigafactory will be operational by early next year with an initial capacity of 5 GWh.

Ola also announced the launch of 100 dedicated Service Centres nationwide and is now expanding its manufacturing capacity to 2 mn units to meet the increasing demand. It has also been expanding its offline presence aggressively with over 1000 Experience Centres across the country.