Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Which electric scooter should you buy?

Electric vehicles, especially the two-wheelers have gotten really popular in the Indian market. One of the most popular electric scooters currently in the Indian market is the Ola S1 Pro. Recently, a new rival entered the Indian market to compete against the S1 Pro. It is the Ather 450 Apex. Both scooters are their manufacturer's flagship units. So, here is a quick comparison between the Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450 Apex.

Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Looks

In terms of looks, both scooters look very different. The S1 Pro looks a bit funky with that front headlamp that is immediately recognizable as Ola. Then there is the Ather which looks more sporty and sharp and a bit smaller in size as well. However, it also retains the family look.

Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Battery and range

Ola S1 Pro has a 4 kWh battery pack that can deliver a True Range of 180 km and 143 km in Eco and Normal mode. On the other hand, Ather 450 Apex has a battery pack of 3.7 kWh and a TrueRange of 110 km

Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Performance

Ola S1 Pro has a top speed of 120 kmph and can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in 2.6 seconds whereas the Ather 450 Apex has a top speed of 100 kmph and takes 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-40 kmph.

Ola from S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Features

In terms of features, both electric scooters come with a touchscreen instrument cluster. 450 Apex runs on AtherStack whereas S1 Pro runs on MoveOS. There is Bluetooth connectivity and a mobile application too. Ather also comes with a MagicTwist feature whereas Ola gets a tamper alert and party mode.

Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 Apex: Price

The S1 Pro costs ₹1.30 lakh whereas the 450 Apex is priced at ₹1.89 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. Having said that, the 450 Apex is a limited edition model.