Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 vs Ather 450 Apex : Electric scooters now captured the attention of India; it is the coolest and smartest way to ride in the style when commuting. These two heavyweights are the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 and the Ather 450 Apex in contention in 2025. The performance, tech features and luxurious looks of these scooters are phenomenal, but which of them provides the best experience? We’ll lay facts down for you in real-life terms to help you decide.
If it is to be believed for most power-lovers, the figure of the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 probably is structured around having an unmistakably big 11-kW motor, offering the sportiest options with faster acceleration, which guarantees at least a top speed not less than 120 km/h. The 4 kWh battery claims a maximum range of 195 km while in the real-world condition, it generally outputs 140-180 km, depending on the riding mode. And the other excellent thing for a city rider who is in a hurry is that it is compatible with fast charging, that adds a range of 50 km in just 15 minutes with Ola Hyperchargers.
On the other hand, the Ather is much more into ride quality and technology; the Ather 450 Apex is fitted with a strong 7 kW motor that boasts of a very good pickup from standstill to start with a top speed of around 100 km/h. It might look slightly less powered compared to the first, but then it makes up for that with precise riding dynamics and multi-mode traction control, MagicTwist regenerative braking, and quality suspension features. It’s close to 130km in real-world conditions, which is still a good distance for practical daily use.
The feature sets of the two scooters are both very attractive. Ola is entailing advanced technologies like a 7inch touchscreen, cruise control, keyless start, reverse mode, and a capacious under-seat storage of 34 liters. The Ather 450 Apex goes on to take on a sharp touch interface that supports Google Maps and voice assistance with a neat presentation. Above all, the Apex has an edge over it in build quality and after-sales service, which has been mixed for Ola.
Around ₹1.30–1.40 lakh (ex-showroom) would be the deal clincher for the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2, while the Ather 450 Apex may seem sehr expensive at around ₹1.99 lakhs, but one would justify such pricing on ground performance and reliability.
Thus, according to it, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is the better choice if one is looking for a feature-rich scooter, heavily loaded with features at a lower price. If better ride quality, proven reliability, and refined technology are of concern, then extra bucks towards the Ather 450 Apex will be worth it.