Ola S1 Pro vs Simple One: Specs Compared

Published August 18, 2021
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Here’s how the two new ‘revolutionary’ scooters fare against each other on paper

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

Specifications	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One
Motor	Mid-drive	PMSM
Peak Power	8.5kW	7kW
Battery Capacity	3.97kW	4.8kW
Charging Time	6.5 hr (0-100%)	2.75 hr (Fixed battery, 0-80%) 75 minutes (portable battery, 0-80%)
Range	181km	236km
Torque	58Nm	72Nm
0-40kmph	3 seconds	2.95 seconds
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

Specifications	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One
Frame	Tubular	Tubular
Front suspension	Single telescopic fork	Twin telescopic forks
Rear suspension	Monoshock	Monoshock
Front brake	Disc	Disc
Rear brake	Disc	Disc
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
Boot Space	36-litres	30-litres
Seat height	792mm	775mm
Kerb weight	125kg	110kg

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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

	Ola S1 Pro	Simple One
TFT Instrument Cluster	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	Yes
LED Illumination	Yes	Yes
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

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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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joya | 2 years ago Need information about removable bettery 0 Reply

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kirankumar | 3 years ago Very good and nice detailed genuine information thank you 0 Reply

Mandar | 3 years ago Just the option of detachable battery tilts the scale in favour of SO. Ola missed the trick on detachable battery option. For all the features you get impressed with question is how will one charge the scooter in multi-storeyed bldg. Hypernetwork won't help, it will be crowded cramped space with long waiting just like CNG experience. ...Read More 0 Reply