At its event, Ola Electric introduced the new S1 Gen 3 models that include Ola S1X, S1X+, S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ models as the successor to the Gen 2 models that were launched back in 2023.
What’s new in Ola S1 series 3rd Gen?
The Gen 3 series replace the hub motor with a mid-drive motor that integrates the MCU. This promise 4% more every efficiency and 5 times better reliability compared to the older hub motor, says the company. The new series replaces the belt drive with a chain drive that promises 2% more efficiency, 10% improved acceleration and 2 time longer life.
The Gen 3 series integrates everything in the head unit to a single board that reduces the cost and increases the reliability and there is a more powerful chip and with updates it can add more features in the future, says the CEO Bhavish Aggarwal.
The peak power in the Gen 3 is now 13kW, 53% up from the Gen 1, energy effectively has been 10% increased and the cost is reduced by 31%, says the company.
Brake by wire technology and ABS
The brake by wire technology with patented brake sensor. When you press the brake, the sensor identifies the braking pattern and urgency of braking, offering electronic braking in addition to mechanical braking. In parallel, the kinetic energy released converts into electricity using Regen and charges the battery.
Brake by wire tech promises 15% more range, 2x brake pad life and a smoother braking experience. Ola has also added Abs in the front wheel, so it can detect slippery roads and adjust the braking force to prevent wheel locking. ABS in the front combined with the brake by wire tech for the rear act as dual ABS, says the company.
New Design
There is a change in the design in the Gen 3 that include a new design for the grab handle, longer seats that are more comfortable, sporty accents and 5 vibrant colours.
MoveOS 5
The MoveOS 5 brings DIY mode, Smart Park, Smartwatch app, road trip mode, Bharat mood, SOS alerts that can send alerts to contacts when it detects an accident and much more. MoveOS 5 beta for the S1 community will roll out mid-February 2025.
Ola S1X Gen 3
The entry-level S1X model gets brake by wire tech, mid-drive motor, new design, chain drive and segmented color LCD screen. This comes in 2kwh, 3kwh and 4kWh models with a peak power of 7kW, up to 242KM IDC range, up to 123kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 3 seconds.
Ola S1X+ Gen 3
The Ola S1X+ Gen 3 series have similar features as the S1X, but comes only in 4kwh model. This offers peak power of 11kW, the same up to 242KM IDC range, up to 125kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 2.7 seconds. It comes in Porcelain White, Midnight Blue, Passion Red, Industrial Silver and Jet Black colours.
Ola S1 Pro Gen 3
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 gets the same brake by wire tech, mid-drive motor, and, chain drive, but adds rim decals, new die-cast aluminium grab handle, enhancement in seat ergonomics and mirrors that match the body color.
There are 3kWh and 4kWh models, offers peak power of 11kW, up to 242KM IDC range, up to 125kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 2.7 seconds.
Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3+ gets the same brake by wire tech, mid-drive motor, chain drive, rim decals, and new die-cast aluminium grab handle as the S1 Pro, but this adds Dual Abs, and two-tone seating.
There are 4kWh and 5.3kWh models with the 5.3kWh featuring the 4680 Bharat Cell made in the Ola Gigafactory that in bigger, and packs more energy, so it can fit in the same battery pack.
This offers peak power of 13kW, up to 320KM IDC range, up to 141kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 2.1 seconds.
It comes in Porcelain White, Midnight Blue, Passion Red, Industrial Silver, Jet Black and Stellar Blue colours.
Pricing and availability
- Ola S1X Gen 3 is priced at Rs. 79,999 for 2kWh model, Rs. 89,999 for 3kWh model and Rs. 99,999 for 4kWh model
- Ola S1X+ Gen 3 is priced at Rs. 1,07,999 for 4kWh model
- Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is priced at Rs. 1,14,999 for 3kWh and Rs. 1,34,999 for the 4kWh model
- Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3 is priced at Rs. 1,54,499 for 4kWh and Rs. 1,69,999 for the 5kWh model
The Ola S1 Gen 3 series are available to order from today, January 31st, 2025, with deliveries starting mid-February 2024. Pricing mentioned are introductory ex-showroom prices that will be available only for the next 7 days.
Ola S1 Gen 2 series gets a limited-period price cut
The Ola S1 Gen 2 series will be continued to be sold along with the Gen 3 series. The company has announced a price cut for the S1X and the S1 Pro models, which now start at Rs. 69,999. These are ex-showroom prices that will be available only for the next 7 days.
Ola has scheduled the launch event on February 5th 2025 for the Roadster X after teasing it back in 2024.