Ola Gig, Gig+, Ola S1 Z, and Ola S1 Z+ Scooters Launched: Price Starts At Rs 39,999
India’s largest electric two-wheeler brand, Ola Electric, has surprised everyone with the launch of its newest and most affordable range of EVs. The company has launched the Gig and S1 Z range of scooters, which aim to target urban workers and small business owners. The range of the new Ola Electric scooters includes Ola Gig, Ola Gig+, Ola S1 Z, and Ola S1 Z+. The starting price of the Ola Gig Series is Rs 39,999. On the other hand, the S1 Z Series starts at Rs 59,999.
Ola Gig
First up is the Ola Gig, which is a very compact electric two-wheeler that gets a long handlebar, small wheels, and a single seat. It has space for carrying goods at the front as well as the rear. The company has also added an LED light at the front and rear. This particular scooter has been designed to help the working class transport small goods from one place to another in nearby areas.
It will be an ideal scooter for small businesses that generally operate within city limits. The Ola Electric Gig comes equipped with an IDC-certified range of 112 km and a top speed of 25 kmph. It comes with a removable 1.5 kWh battery, a hub motor, and 12-inch tyres for superior braking. As for the pricing, it has been set at Rs 39,999. The Gig range are the first Ola scooters with removable batteries. This is interesting, considering that the upcoming Honda Activa EV scooter is also expected to come with removable / swappable batteries. The Gig though is for gig workers and commercial purposes, while the Activa EV will be for consumers.
Ola Gig+
In addition to the Ola Gig, the company has also launched another variant of the Gig called the Gig+. This particular scooter is for people who need to travel longer distances with heavier payloads. The Ola Gig+ scooter comes with a top speed of 45 kmph and a removable single/dual battery of 1.5 kWh each, with an IDC-certified range of 81 km.
With both batteries in place, the scooter can be driven up to 157 km. The Gig+ comes powered by a hub motor with a peak output of 1.5 kW. This scooter has been priced at Rs 49,999, and like the Gig, it will also be available for B2B purchases and rentals.
Ola S1 Z
In addition to the Gig Series, the company has also launched its most affordable range of electric scooters, the S1 Z Series. The S1 Z starts at Rs 59,999. It is a lightweight, stripped-out scooter that gets removable dual batteries of 1.5 kWh each, with an IDC-certified range of 75 km each.
In total, with both batteries, this scooter can provide 146 km of range. It offers a top speed of 70 kmph and comes equipped with an LCD display and a physical key. The S1 Z is powered by a 2.9 kW hub motor.
Ola S1 Z+
Ola Electric has also launched the Ola S1 Z+, which gets a higher payload capacity and versatile storage options. This scooter can also be used for commercial purposes as it boasts removable dual batteries of 1.5 kWh each, with an IDC-certified range of 75 km.
It also offers a maximum range of 146 km with both batteries, and its top speed is 70 kmph. It comes equipped with 14-inch tyres, an LCD display, and a physical key, like the S1 Z. As for power, it gets a 2.9 kW hub motor. The Ola Electric S1 Z+ has been priced at Rs 64,999.
Ola PowerPod
Apart from the new range of scooters, Ola has also launched its new product — the Ola PowerPod. It is a portable battery pack that can power the electric scooters that have been launched and also be used as an inverter. The Ola PowerPod can power small household appliances, lights, fans, and other essential devices.
The PowerPod has a maximum output of 500W and a 1.5 kWh battery that can provide power for 3 hours to run 5 LED bulbs, 3 ceiling fans, 1 TV, 1 mobile charger, and 1 Wi-Fi router. Ola has priced the PowerPod at Rs 9,999.
Commenting on the launch of the new Ola Gig and S1 Z Series, Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman & Managing Director, Ola Electric, stated, “At Ola, we are committed to taking the EV revolution to every nook and corner of the country. With the launch of the Ola Gig & S1 Z range of scooters, we will further accelerate EV adoption, catering to a wide range of personal and commercial use cases with affordability, reliability, and safety as the core pillars.”
He added, “The new range of our scooters also features portable batteries that can double up as an inverter using the Ola PowerPod and power home appliances, allowing for more efficient use of our batteries. With Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z scooters, and our existing EV portfolio, we are strongly positioned to take India closer to #EndICEAge.”