Ola Electric's upcoming single-seater e-scooter, designed for commercial use prioritizes practicality with features like a baggage rack, basic components, and a competitive price point making it an attractive option for businesses and delivery services.
With the launch of a new model in its lineup—a single-seater electric scooter—Ola Electric is preparing to join the commercial market. While Ola has made a name for itself with its S1 e-scooter series targeting individual consumers, this new model seems to prioritize practicality over flashy looks, aiming more at commercial users.
The design of the upcoming Ola e-scooter is simple, with minimal bodywork featuring a small front section and covered panels beneath the seat. It's expected to come with a single-seat setup, though there's a chance for an extra seat for passengers. It is ideal for business use because it has a baggage rack beneath the seat indicating that it can be used to carry things.
Underneath the surface, the scooter is likely to have basic components like a front fork resembling a wishbone, twin rear shock absorbers, and drum brakes on both wheels. The wheels seem similar to those on the current S1 Air and S1 X models, hinting at shared parts. With a flat floorboard, the scooter could carry more weight adding to its practicality for commercial use
The handlebar design is straightforward, with a small digital display directly attached to it. While there's talk about the possibility of swappable batteries, Ola Electric hasn't confirmed anything yet.
When it comes to pricing, the new scooter aimed at the commercial market is expected to be much cheaper than the S1 X lineup, which starts at Rs. 89,999/- (ex-showroom) and this competitive pricing could make it a compelling choice for businesses and delivery services looking for affordable electric mobility solutions.