Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3 vs Ather 450 Apex: Image Comparison

Ola Electric has stepped up their game in their electric mobility space with the launch of S1 Pro+ Gen 3 electric scooter. Let’s see if the top-end electric scooter from Ola has what it takes to go against the Ather 450 Apex with the help of images. 

Design

The Ola S1 Pro+ gets a similar design to its predecessor. It shares the same family-oriented design language which is highlighted by dual-LED headlights upfront, a curved tail section and big floorboard in the middle. The S1 Pro+ is available in six colour options: Passion Red, Porcelain White, Industrial Silver, Jet Black, Stellar Blue and Midnight Blue. 

The Ather 450 Apex also shares its design with the 450X electric scooter. It gets a sporty design language and gets transparent body panels which showcases its underpinnings. The scooter is available in a single colour scheme: Indium Blue. 

Battery and Performance

The Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3 gets a 5.3kWh battery pack on the top-end variant which has a claimed Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of 320km. The battery is paired with a 13kW mid-mounted motor which produces a peak power output of 13kW. Ola claims the scooter will reach a claimed top-speed of 141kmph and do a 0-40kmph sprint in 2.1 seconds. 

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The Ather 450 Apex is powered by a 3.7kWh battery pack which delivers a claimed real-world range of 130km on a full charge. The battery is paired to an electric motor which makes a peak power of 7kW and 26Nm. The scooter has a claimed top-speed of 100kmph and accelerates from 0-40kmph in 2.9 seconds (claimed). 

Features

The Ola S1 Pro+ gets an all-LED lighting setup, a touch-sensitive TFT display with smartphone connectivity which enables Ola Maps navigation, call and SMS alerts, music control, and more. The scooter also features four riding modes - Eco, Normal, Sports, and Hyper. Additionally, it comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, hill-hold assist, self-cancelling indicators, and proximity lock.

The Ather 450 Apex is equipped with a 7-inch touch-enabled TFT instrument cluster with integrated Google Maps navigation and five riding modes: Smart Eco, Eco, Ride, Sport, and Warp+. The scooter's TFT display also enables riders to operate WhatsApp, share live locations, and access Alexa. Furthermore, the Ather 450 Apex features an all-LED lighting setup with a guide-me-home feature. Other features include self-cancelling indicators, emergency stop signal, crash alert, coasting regen, Magic Twist, and switchable traction control with three modes: Rain, Road, and Rally.

Underpinnings

The Ola S1 Pro+ gets an aluminium frame, telescopic fork and a monoshock. Braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS. It gets 12-inch alloy wheel at both ends with tubeless tyres.

The Ather 450 Apex is also built on an aluminium frame with a telescopic fork and a monoshock. Braking is handled by a 200mm disc at the front and 190mm disc at the rear with CBS (Combined Braking System) and regenerative braking. It has 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends with a 90-section front tyre and a 100-section rear tyre (both tubeless). 

Price

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The Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3 is more feature rich, more powerful and offers the most claimed range on paper. It is also the more affordable scooter out of the two. The Ather 450 Apex on the other hand, is the more expensive scooter while offering a lower claimed range and lower range/performance figures. Where the Ather shines is that their claimed range is something which you can expect to receive in the rear world as well. Their after sales service is also comparatively better than that of Ola’s. If you want a reliable scooter with good after sales service and don’t mind spending a premium, the Ather 450 Apex is the one you should go for. But if you are someone who wants outright performance and loads of features but are willing to sacrifice on after sales service experience, the S1 Pro+ is the right choice for you.