Simple One vs Ather 450X Gen 3 vs Ola S1 Pro: Spec Comparison

The motor on the Ola S1 Pro develops the highest continuous power among the three, however the Simple One boasts of the best acceleration figures, courtesy of its lower kerb weight. That said, the Ola S1 Pro claims the highest top speed among the lot. 

While the 0-80 per cent charging time is not available for the Ola scooter, the Simple One has the fastest 0-80 per cent time, despite having the biggest battery pack, which is a major factor to consider while buying an electric vehicle. The Ather on the other hand, despite having lower torque and power outputs, manages to offer impressive acceleration, which implies it’s focus on good city usability.

Underpinnings

Specifications	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One	Ather 450X Gen3
Frame	Tubular	N/A	Tubular
Front suspension	Single Fork	Telescopic	Telescopic
Rear suspension	Mono-shock	Symmetrically mounted progressive mono-shock	Symmetrically mounted progressive mono-shock
Front brake	220 mm hydraulic disc	200 mm triple-piston hydraulic disc	200 mm triple-piston hydraulic disc
Rear brake	180 mm hydraulic disc	190 mm single-piston hydraulic disc	190 mm single-piston hydraulic disc
Front tyre	110/70 - R12	100/80-12	90/90-12 tubeless
Rear tyre	110/70 - R12	110/80-12	100/80-12 tubeless

The Ola S1 Pro slightly lags behind the other two due to a single side telescopic front fork as it implies a stiffer front suspension which is not ideal for city usage. Apart from this, all three scooters are nearly evenly matched on paper with regard to their underpinnings. Heck, all three come equipped with grippy MRF Nylogrip Zapper N tyres.

Dimensions

Specifications	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One	Ather 450X Gen3
Wheelbase	1359mm	1305mm	1295mm
Ground clearance	165mm	N/A	153mm
Underseat storage capacity	36-litres	30-litres	22-litres + 18-litres + 5-litres (Optional luggage bags)
Seat height	792mm	775mm	780mm
Kerb weight	125kg	115kg	111.6kg

As can be clearly seen, the Ola S1 Pro is the biggest scooter out of the three in terms of size, and also offers more underseat storage space than the other two. The Ather 450X weighs only 111.6kg which gives it a leg up in performance and handling, especially in an urban environment, and also offers additional storage options in the form of a tail bag and apron bag. The Simple One though is the most balanced option with good underseat storage, lowest seat height and kerb weight that is at the lower end of the spectrum.

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Features

	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One	Ather 450X Gen 3
Display Type	7-inch TFT Touchscreen	7-inch TFT Touchscreen	7-inch TFT Touchscreen
Voice Control	Yes	No	No
Navigation	Yes	Yes	Yes
Incoming Call Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery Level	Yes	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty	Yes	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Music Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Geo-Fencing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Live Location Status	Yes	No	Yes
USB Charging slot	Yes	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fast Charger Location	No	Yes	Yes
Display Themes	Yes	No	Yes
Service Reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes
TPMS	No	Yes	Optional
Keyless Usage	Yes	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No	No

Every electric two-wheeler offers a huge list of features, and it’s no surprise that the Ola S1 Pro, Simple One and Ather 450X are at the forefront when it comes to this department. The Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X are similarly matched, while the Simple One lacks few minor features. That being said, this is an area that sees constant innovation, and there’s no doubt that there will soon be additions to the scooter’s already long list of features.

Price & Verdict

Ola S1 Pro	Simple One	Ather 450X Gen3
Rs 1,20,149	Rs 1,09,999	Rs 1,39,005

(all prices on-road Delhi including FAME II subsidy and State EV subsidy)

While the price of the Simple One is significantly the lowest among the three, it does offer a promising package. That being said, the Ola S1 Pro offers best value out of the three, packing the best balance of an exhaustive list of features with impressive performance figures while still offering scope for improvement as Ola is on the path to soon roll out the new MoveOS 3.0 that will flaunt a bunch of promised features including hill hold, moods and more.