Simple One vs Ather 450X vs Ola S1 Pro: Battery, range and price comparison
The electric scooter market in India continues to evolve, with manufacturers rolling out updated models featuring better range and improved features. Simple Energy has launched the new One Gen 1.5, while Ola and Ather have also refreshed their offerings with the S1 Pro Gen 3 and the updated 450X, respectively. Let’s take a closer look at how these three stack up in terms of battery capacity, range, and pricing.
Simple One vs Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450X: Battery and Range
The Simple One Gen 1.5 leads the pack in terms of range, boasting a combined battery setup comprising a fixed 3.7kWh unit and a portable 1.3kWh pack. This configuration delivers an IDC-rated range of 248 km. The previous model, for reference, offered 212 km. It should be noted that these are IDC figures and we are yet to test the real-world range of this scooter.
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is not far behind. The company recently launched the updated S1 range, among which, the S1 Pro will compete in this category. It features a 4 kWh battery pack with an IDC-claimed range of 242 km. The scooter is powered by an 11kW electric motor and can sprint from 0-40 kmph in just 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 125 kmph.
Ather’s latest 450X, on the other hand, comes with a 3.7kWh battery and offers an IDC range of 161 km and claimed true range of 130 km which is 25 km more than the previous version.
Simple One vs Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450X: Price Comparison
In terms of pricing, the Ola S1 Pro is the most affordable of the three, with a price tag of Rs 1.35 lakh, ex-showroom. The Ather 450X sits in the middle, priced at Rs 1.57 lakh, ex-showroom, while the Simple One Gen 1.5 is the most expensive, retailing at Rs 1.66 lakh, ex-showroom.
