Ola S1 X vs Simple Dot One : The choice of the best electric scooter in India on a budget: Ola S1 X vs. Simple Dot One
These two models did not seem to have any appetite for the purchase of scooters-electric scooters in India. Ola S1 created a stir apparently everywhere possible; the Simple Dot One is virtually a second, 2-follow range, one of the better-priced options, but is aimed at an entirely different audience. Here’s an entire price, performance, and feature-wise- overall comparison that would come in handy when purchasing either.
Price and variants
Ola S1 X- I mean, this must be one of the least expensive e-scooters by any standards in this country-just at starting base prices of ₹69,999 for the 2 kWh model and sails all the way to ₹1.02 lakh for the 4 kW variant. There is also a grey area in between which is found from around ₹88,000-₹95,000.
Simple Dot One has launched itself at an initial price band of ₹99,999 in Bengaluru. Price changes are not more than a few thousand rupees here or there in the end price in other cities; however, it remains a major competitor against Ola.
Battery and range
Coming back to the Ola S1 X, perhaps the most surprising thing is that you can have the battery of your choice with regard to the intended use for the vehicle:
2kWh with ~95km range
3kWh batter-for ~151km range
4kWh battery-for ~193km range
Simple Dot One On the other hand, Simple Dot One had just one-fitment 3.7 kWh battery with an officially certified range of 151 km (IDC-approved 160 km). In terms of copiously practical will be used within a typical city also can give some trouble on longer distances.
Performance and speed
In said terms, the Simple Dot One kicks competition to smithereens performance-wise. The 8.5 kW motor churning out a colossal 72 Nm of torque catapults the vehicle from 0-40 km/h in just 2.77 seconds, and the top speed is a massive 105 km/h, hence it is one of the fastest scooters in its category.
The Ola S1 X comes with a motor generating around 6 kW power, depending on the variant, and offers a maximum speed of about 90 km/h, impressive, yet the Dot One was nowhere near its exhilaration.
Design and features
A few features that can be classified as high-spec premium on the Simple Dot One include: 7-inch touchscreen with application connectivity for navigation/riding modes/Bluetooth; disc brakes; suspension with telescopic structure; mono-shock rear for all that; and regenerative braking too; oh did I mention amply spacious under-seat storage of 35 liters??
Bottom of the line in budget: the floor board has a smart styling in the digital analog but is not able to imitate something high-tech in storage options like Simple Dot One, though being budget-friendly.
Charging and convenience
Charging from 0 to 100% takes an approximate 3 hours and 47 minutes, and charging to 80% takes a similar amount, and in fast charge, the Simple Dot One gives an extra 1.5 kilometers of travel for each passing minute. Also, home-charging options exist, but the timing is different from pack to pack.
Verdict: Which One Will You Pick?
You will have one flexible battery option if you want to dream of a cheap e-scooter. Thus this afforded independence of at least one model being made according to your budget and needs as far as daily travel was concerned.
If you are picking the best in power, features, performance, and speed, and practicality, then it has got to be Simple Dot One. It is almost like having a premium scooter under an affordable professional’s name.
These two scooters, therefore, do design-wise optimize totally in their favor- budget friendly and range optimal for Ola S1 X and performance oriented and fully-fitted for Simple Dot One. That said, it provides two eased-out choices: price and flexibility or power and premium features.