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On the 75th Independence Day, the electric scooter space in India was shaken by the launch of two new electric scooters: the Ola S1 Pro and the Simple One. While both are miles ahead of the existing e-scooters, they’re pretty closely matched on paper. But which one prevails over the other? Here’s a spec comparo telling you exactly that.
Engine
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Specifications |
Ola S1 Pro |
Simple One |
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Motor |
Mid-drive |
PMSM |
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Peak Power |
8.5kW |
7kW |
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Battery Capacity |
3.97kW |
4.8kW |
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Charging Time |
6.5 hr (0-100%) |
2.75 hr (Fixed battery, 0-80%) 75 minutes (portable battery, 0-80%) |
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Range |
181km |
236km |
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Torque |
58Nm |
72Nm |
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0-40kmph |
3 seconds |
2.95 seconds |
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Top Speed |
115kmph |
105kmph |
The USP of both, the Ola S1 Pro and the Simple Energy One, are their mechanicals. Between the two, the Simple One has a much better claimed range and it’s even marginally quicker to 40kmph than the S1 Pro. The Simple’s massive range is thanks to its twin battery setup with one fixed and one removable unit. The former takes 2.75 hours while the latter takes 75 minutes to charge to 80 percent -- significantly shorter than Ola's claimed charging time.
The Ola S1 Pro proudly bears the tag of the ‘most powerful e-scooter’ with its 8.5kW motor that can propel it to 115kmph, 10kmph more than the Simple’s top speed, making it the fastest electric scooter in India. Its claimed 181km range isn’t shabby either, making it the most efficient premium e-scooter after the Simple One.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Ola S1 Pro |
Simple One |
|
Frame |
Tubular |
Tubular |
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Front suspension |
Single telescopic fork |
Twin telescopic forks |
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Rear suspension |
Monoshock |
Monoshock |
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Front brake |
Disc |
Disc |
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Rear brake |
Disc |
Disc |
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Front tyre |
110/70-12 |
90/90-12 |
|
Rear tyre |
110/70-12 |
90/90-12 |
Both scooters are closely matched here with a tubular chassis, telescopic suspension up front, monoshock at the rear, and single disc brakes at both ends.
The difference, however, is that the Ola S1 Pro’s front suspension comprises only one arm while the Simple One has two, which should help it handle big bumps better.
The Ola rides on wider 110-section tyres, enhancing stability in straight lines and corners. Simple Energy has also claimed it’ll offer wider tyres for the One but when that happens and whether it’ll be for extra money remains to be seen.
Dimensions
|
Specifications |
Ola S1 Pro |
Simple One |
|
Wheelbase |
1,359mm |
1,300mm |
|
Ground clearance |
165mm |
160mm |
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Boot Space |
36-litres |
30-litres |
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Seat height |
792mm |
775mm |
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Kerb weight |
125kg |
110kg |
Once again, both scooters come with their own positives and negatives. On one hand, the Ola S1 Pro has 5mm more ground clearance and 6-litres more boot space than the Simple One, making it better for carrying stuff and riding over bumpy stretches.
On the other hand, the Simple One weighs a massive 15kg less and has a 17mm lower seat height than the S1 Pro, which should make it easier to manoeuver and more suitable for shorter rides. The Simple electric scooter even has a 60mm shorter wheelbase, which should make it more agile between the two. Of course, you will have to wait for our test ride reviews for a concrete answer.
Features
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Ola S1 Pro |
Simple One |
|
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TFT Instrument Cluster |
Yes |
Yes |
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Smartphone Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
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LED Illumination |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fast Charging |
Yes |
Yes |
|
CBS |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Cruise Control |
Yes |
No |
|
Hill Hold |
Yes |
No |
|
Take Me Home Lights |
Yes |
No |
|
Digital Documents Storage |
No |
Yes |
|
Tyre Pressure Management System |
No |
Yes |
There’s no shortage of features on these modern electric scooters. Both come with TFT instrumentation, smartphone connectivity, LED lighting, CBS, and fast charging.
However, the Simple One’s TFT lets you store digital documents and shows tyre pressure, which is missing on the S1 Pro. That being said, the S1 Pro gets premium features such as cruise control, hill hold control, ‘take me home’ lights as well as remote start/stop and lock/unlock, giving it an edge over the Simple One.
If we were to choose one, we’d pick the Ola S1 Pro based on the features.
Price & Verdict
|
Ola S1 Pro |
Simple One |
|
Rs 1,29,999 |
Rs 1,09,999 |
(all prices ex-showroom Bengaluru)*
This is where the Simple One takes the cake. At Rs 1,09,999, the One undercuts the Ola S1 Pro by a crucial Rs 20,000, making it better value for money. The Ola S1 Pro has its own set of merits too which make it an excellent prospect in the market. But for now, we’d much rather pick the Simple One and put that extra Rs 20,000 towards riding gear. Stay tuned for a proper comparo once we take the two for a spin.
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