The S1 Air is powered by a 2.5 kWh battery that offers a range of 100 km on a single charge.

Ola Electric has launched a more affordable variant of the S1 electric scooter called the S1 Air. It is priced at Rs. 79,999. The introductory pricing is applicable on bookings made until October 24, 2022, post which the price will be raised to Rs. 84,999.

The Ola S1 Air looks similar to the S1 and S1 Pro variants that were launched earlier. That being said, it gets conventional telescopic fork suspension at the front and shock absorbers at the rear. It also gets drum brakes instead of discs and a single-piece rear grab handle.

The S1 Air is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen console based on Ola's MoveOS 3 operating system. It offers three riding modes - Eco, Normal and Sports.

The S1 Air uses a hub-mounted motor that has a peak output of 6 BHP. It is powered by a 2.5 kWh battery pack that is said to offer an IDC certified range of 100 km in Eco mode. It takes 4.5 hours to recharge the battery from 0-100%. Ola claims the scooter can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 9.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 90 km/h.

Could this be a worthy rival to the Ather 450X, Hero Vida V1 and the likes?

The Peugeot Kisbee electric scooter has been spotted in India for the first time. Could this be a worthy rival to the Ather 450X, Hero Vida V1 and the likes?

The spy images show two test mules, one of which is petrol-powered, while the other is said to be an all-electric version of the Kisbee. Both have a similar design featuring a U-shaped headlamp cluster with integrated turn indicators and a sleek handlebar fairing.

The ICE version of the Kisbee is powered by a 49.9cc 2-stroke engine that makes 3.48 BHP and 3.2 Nm. The scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels with telescopic fork suspension at the front and a single shock absorber at the rear.

Peugeot Motorcycles is owned by Mahindra. Hence, there’s a good chance that the company would be evaluating the Kisbee and other relevant products for the Indian market.

Source: Zigwheels

The Simple One e-scooter uses a 4.8 kWh battery pack that is said to offer a range of 236 km.

Simply Energy has announced that deliveries of the One e-scooter have been delayed. Deliveries are now expected to commence in the first quarter of next year.

The Simple Energy One was launched on August 15, 2021. The company had initially planned to deliver the first units in December 2021, but later pushed it back to June 2022 and then September 2022.

According to the company, the reason for the delay is the new battery safety guidelines issued by the government.

The Simple Energy One is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It uses an electric motor with an output of 11.39 BHP and 72 Nm, which is powered by a 4.8 kWh removable battery pack. The company claims a maximum range of over 236 km on a single charge.

Source: Autocar India

Buttons/switches are flimsy, unergonomic, and WILL NOT go the distance. Buttons should have been hard plastic ones like in the erstwhile scooters.

BHPian vigsom recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I had the "privilege" to ride a relative's Ola S1 Pro in Bengaluru today; took a short ride from Chikkallasandra Bank Colony to Gubbalala Main Road via a mix of roads - plain, inclines, pot-hole ridden inclines, speed breakers and what not. Here is a summary of my observations:

Likes:

• Powerful motor; takes on the inclines in style.
• Large, easy to read display.
• Good headlamps (have ridden this last night too and found this good).
• Boot large enough for two half face helmets.
• Comfortable ride - never expected the ride to be so good on bad roads.
• Powerful horn and turn signal audio alarm.
• Stylish, especially in black.
• Belt noise is well controlled.

Dislikes:

• Angled footboard might be a sore point for tall riders.
• Buttons/switches are flimsy, unergonomic, and WILL NOT go the distance. Buttons should have been hard plastic ones like in the erstwhile scooters.
• Touchscreen hangs = you're dead!
• Faced a bug today where the vehicle wouldn't start and it was throwing up an error of steering locked when the steering was not locked.
• Forgot the password in less than two minutes; hence had to store it in my phone for quick reference.
• The Start-Up sequence takes a while to get used to; instead of "Let's Uncomplicate", this is a case of "Let's Complicate".

The issue that I faced:

After a visit to someone's place on Gubbalala Main Road, I got to the scooter, pressed the power button momentarily, the screen lit up asking for a password, I keyed in the password, scooter unlocked with a chime, I took the side stand off, pressed the left brake, and tried starting the motor by pressing the power button. The thing wouldn't start.

I put the stand back, turned the steering to the left, locked the scooter by pressing the power button for 3 secs and it locked. Tried unlocking, it accepted the password but started throwing up an error stating that the handlebar/steering was not unlocked, although it was actually free. Asked me to turn the handlebar to extreme left, and all I saw was a green tick and an exclamation mark coming on in turns.

The solution:

I reach out to my relative, who referred this to a seasoned Ola S1 Pro user, who then asked me to put the side stand on, handlebar to the left, to press the Power and the Reverse buttons together for 3-4 seconds and allow the system to reboot. He told me that the screen would come on after a couple of mins. It never did. After a while, I unlocked and started up as per procedure and it started without fuss. I lost almost 20 minutes in the process. If this is how a INR 1,00,000 plus product would leave one stranded, well, this is not the product for me unless such irritants are ironed out.

The machine:

The boot:

The reboot - press the power and reverse buttons (shown in green) together to reboot. The buttons encircled in red - won't go the distance:

Here is a video of the power up and shutdown sequence; boot open at 00:21 and boot close at 00:28. I am extremely unsure of the touchscreen and its reliability.

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The Ola S1 Lite could be priced under Rs 80,000, making it most affordable variant in the S1 e-scooter range.

Ola Electric is gearing up to introduce a new variant of the S1 electric scooter this Diwali. It could be called the 'S1 Lite' and will be launched on October 22, 2022.

Reports suggest that the Ola S1 Lite will be the most affordable variant in the S1 e-scooter range. It could be priced under Rs 80,000. Despite the lower price tag, Ola claims that it will not miss out on any features.

That being said, the Ola S1 Lite is likely to be offered with a smaller lithium-ion battery pack. At present, the S1 packs a 3 kWh battery with a claimed range of 141 km. The top-spec S1 Pro can cover 181 km on a single charge thanks to a 3.97 kWh battery.

The V1 Pro is said to have a range of 165 km, while the V1 Plus can cover 143 km on a single charge.

Hero MotoCorp has launched its first electric scooter in the Indian market. The Vida V1 is also the first model under the new 'Vida' sub-brand. It is available in two variants: Plus and Pro, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

The Vida V1 features dual-tone bodywork with an LED headlamp up front and a 7-inch touchscreen. It also gets features like keyless control, cruise control, SOS alert, a two-way throttle and three riding modes – Eco, Ride and Sports.

The Vida V1 electric scooter comes with swappable batteries. The V1 Pro is said to have a range of 165 km, while the V1 Plus can cover 143 km on a single charge. Both variants can be charged at a rate of 1.2 km per minute. According to Hero, the V1 Pro and V1 Plus can accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 3.4 seconds, respectively. Both variants have a top speed of 80 km/h.

Deliveries of the Vida V1 e-scooter will begin in the second week of December 2022. Initially, the scooter will be available in Delhi, Bangalore and Jaipur only.

Hero is also offering a buy-back assurance scheme. As part of this, the company would purchase the scooter back at up to 70% of its value within 16-18 months.

The new variant could get a smaller battery pack with reduced range and an electric motor with a lower output.

According to a media report, Ola Electric is planning to launch a more affordable version of the S1 e-scooter this Diwali. It is said that the new variant could be priced under Rs 80,000.

The report states that the new variant could be largely similar to the S1 and will use the brand’s MoveOS software. It could get a smaller battery pack with reduced range and an electric motor with a lower output.

At present, the Ola S1 is the brand’s most affordable e-scooter. It packs a 3 kWh battery pack that offers a claimed range of 141 km. On the other hand, the top-spec S1 Pro is powered by a 3.97 kWh battery offering a maximum range of 181 km and an 11 BHP electric motor.

Source: News18

LML plans to launch its first product in the Indian market in the second half of 2023.

LML has announced its entry into the electric 2-wheeler segment with three new models. The company plans to launch its first product in the Indian market in the second half of 2023.

LML showcased three models, including an electric bicycle called Orion. It will be introduced in Europe and USA in H1 2023. The e-bicycle uses haptic feedback technology and comes with an onboard GPS.

LML also revealed two model concepts aimed at the Indian market. The first is an electric scooter called Star. It features a futuristic design. It even has a display panel on the fascia that can show a custom text message. The LML Star rides on telescopic fork suspension and gets a mono-shock at the rear. It features disc brakes at both ends.

The LML Moonshot is an electric bike with an exposed trellis frame. The bike also has a hexagonal headlamp and a single-piece seat. The Moonshot features an upside fork suspension at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. It rides on alloy wheels and is equipped with disc brakes. The bike also has pedals and is said to reach a top speed of 70 km/h.

The Hero Vida is expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh and will compete with the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube.

Hero MotoCorp is gearing up to launch its first electric scooter in the Indian market on October 7. The company has now confirmed that the Vida e-scooter will get swappable batteries.

In a post shared on social media, Hero MotoCorp stated that the Vida uses a modular charging system with portable batteries. This setup enables users to quickly swap out discharged batteries, without having to spend hours to fully recharge them. To facilitate this, Hero has partnered with Gogoro to set up battery swapping stations across India.

The Hero Vida is expected to be priced around Rs 1 lakh and will compete with the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. The scooter could be aimed at the mass market, with a focus on durability and range instead of outright performance.

LML plans to foray into the electric 2-wheeler segment with two models.

An early prototype of what is believed to be the LML Star electric scooter has been spied.

LML plans to foray into the electric 2-wheeler segment with two models. The company had earlier filed trademark applications for the ‘Star’ and ‘Hyperbike’ names. The latter is an electric bike, which was also spied recently.

The LML Star looks like a stylish and modern e-scooter. It has gloss black inserts on the apron and slim LED turn indicators on either side. The flat floor might house a bank of batteries.

The Star e-scooter features telescopic fork suspension at the front. It rides on 3-spoke wheels and has disc brakes at both ends. Technical details of the e-scooter are still unknown.

Source: Rushlane