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Ola S1 Air Introductory pricesThe purchase window for Ola S1 Air introductory price of Rs. 1,09,999 (ex-sh), opens on 28th July and stays till 31st of JulyThe Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup has created quite a niche for itself. Result is Ola is now highest-selling 2W EV brand in India. Recent reduction in FAME II scheme subsidy rates has wreaked havoc on 2W EV makers. Ola is no different. This necessitates launching less expensive models with smaller batteries for damage control and retaining sales.Ola S1 Air is that vehicle for the company. It is quoting an attractive Rs. 1,09,999 introductory price (ex-sh). For this price, Ola seems to be offering a 3 kWh battery and a touchscreen as well. The hub motor and conventional forks and rear suspension along with drum brakes are some of major cost-cutting measures.2023 Ola S1 Electric Scooter LineupOla S1 Air Introductory Price Rs. 1.1 LakhThis is a bargain value and almost feels unreal. Ola promised three variants with S1 Air. A 2 kWh battery model, 3 kWh battery model and a 4 kWh battery model. But now, there seems to be just one S1 Air variant that the company is currently offering. Other two variants will probably go on sale later.With this sole variant, Ola claims 125 km of range from a single charge and 90 km/h top speed. This points towards the 3 kWh model. While the 2 kWh model promised 85 km of range and the 4 kWh model promised 165 km of range. But in previous presentations, Ola mentioned S1 Air top speed is 85 km/h with all battery variants. Now, Ola has increased S1 Air top speed to 90 km/h.Ola price hike incomingThe purchase window for Ola S1 Air opens on 28th July. Introductory prices of Rs. 1,09,999 are only limited to all orders made on July 28th. All the purchase orders made from 31st July onwards will not benefit from introductory prices and will cost Rs. 1,19,999. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Enrico D’mello for sharing the update.What’s the confusion?We will quote Ola Electric’s words here. “Purchase window opens on 28th July”. “The price (introductory) is only valid if you reserve before 28th July”. “31st July onwards, S1 Air will be available for Rs. 1,19,999”. You must be slightly confused too.As of now, Ola’s website has “Order” option and “Reserve” and they both lead to the same bookings page. To get introductory pricing between 28th to 31st July, Ola wants customers to have reserved their S1 Air before 28th July. Only then will they get lower introductory pricing.If prospective buyers haven’t reserved their Ola S1 Air before 28th and then proceed to place an order between 28th to 31st July to attain introductory pricing, they will have to pay the full fat Rs. 1,19,999 (ex-sh). Just like buyers placing orders after 31st July. So, we would recommend reserving now and placing an order when the purchase window opens on 28th July to get introductory pricing. More

Ola electric scooter test ride into the Arabian seaOla S1 Pro ocean test reveals that the scooter has some good waterproofing to protect its internalsElectric scooters are gaining popularity, but doubts remain in terms of how they will perform in extreme conditions such as heavy rains and flooded streets. With similar questions in mind, Youtuber Aki D Hot Pistonz decided to put his Ola S1 Pro electric scooter to the most extreme test one can possibly think of. If you have an ocean next to your home, it is easy to predict where things are headed.Vehicles being driven into the ocean is not something new. But this is probably the first time we are seeing an electric scooter taking on the mighty ocean. Thanks to the scooters’ superior build quality, both man and machine were safe. However, we do not recommend such stunts, as it can lead to injuries, financial loss and even possibility of legal action. Such stunts can be really dangerous and could result in loss of life as well.Ola S1 Pro vs. Arabian OceanIt’s great fun to ride your bike on a beach. But deciding to take it deep into the sea, is plain foolish. We have seen cars getting stuck on beaches, as some folks were exploring their adventurous side. One would expect something similar with a scooter, but that wasn’t the case with Ola S1 Pro.The scooter was slowly ridden inside the ocean. Water level continued to rise, till a point when the scooter was completely submerged. The rider even let go of the scooter and just let it sit on the ocean bed, fully submerged in water.Ola electric scooter fully submerged in waterSalty water is even more dangerous for electric scooters, as it can conduct electricity and cause short circuits. Moreover, the ocean was in a bad mood due to the approaching monsoon season. The high waves were exerting a lot of pressure, which could have easily led to water seepage inside the scooter. The usual expectation would be that an electric scooter will simply shut off when fully submerged inside the ocean. One would also predict that the touchscreen will go kaput. Surprisingly, none of these things happened with Ola S1 Pro.[embedded content]The scooter remained operational all throughout and the touchscreen was functional as well. The scooter was ridden in hyper mode after coming out of water, which shows that everything was perfectly fine. The charging socket was completely dry, with not even a single drop of water. Only the under-seat storage compartment was wet.Ola S1 Pro vs Burgman, R15, Himalayan drag raceIn the video, the Youtuber also performs a 400 meter drag race with powerful two-wheelers such as Suzuki Burgman, Yamaha R15 and Royal Enfield Himalayan. With a top speed of 116 kmph, Ola S1 Pro emerged victorious in all the three races. While Burgman was easy to beat, the race was neck and neck with R15 and Himalayan.A range test was also performed, wherein Ola S1 Pro achieved 177 km of true range. This was possible with optimal use of the scooter’s regenerative braking system. Last month, Ola electric scooter sales were at 35,000 units – which is their highest ever monthly sales till date. More

Meme fest on Ola CEO’s Tweet replyWhoever posts the best petrol vehicle or ICE meme, Ola CEO will gift him an Ola S1 Pro Special EditionBhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric, recently announced a free Ola S1 Pro Special Edition scooter for anyone sharing the best meme on ICE vehicles or petrol vehicles in general. Memes flooded in from multiple participants. Some of them are crackling, for sure. Let’s take a look.10. Feel like the kingLook at the smugness on their faces. Yes, petroleum prices are rising due to oil surplus capped from markets that are sanctioned against. EV owners should be feeling smug right now to see that they don’t have to be a part of this price hike.Twilight characters used as meme9. If you know, you knowThere are times when fuel prices jumped suddenly by a big margin. These are announced prior to effect and this meme seems to be signifying one of those days. People rush to fuel stations to get as much fuel as possible and fuel station guys always limit fuel per customer. If you know, you know. But, EV owners are impervious to it.Fuel station rush8. Petrol and Diesel users are “bonked”The classic Shiba Inu bonked doge meme. Petrol prices and diesel prices don’t fight between each other. Amount of petrol and diesel extracted from crude oil is mostly consistent most of the times. But it doesn’t affect EV users at all.Bonked!7. Thala Ajith Kumar agrees with EVsI’m from Karnataka and I have watched Vedalam. This scene is one of the smoothest transitions from docility to dominance. Ajith Kumar’s performance is second to none. It soon became a meme template. I don’t understand how diesel car owners are sadder than petrol car owners. But, kudos to creativity, eh?Ajith Kumar meme6. The aashiqs take over everything“If you love someone, let them go”. So beautiful, isn’t it? “With petrol at Rs. 91.07 per liter, how far will they go”? In Karnataka, it is Rs. 103. So, trust me. They’re not going anywhere.Fuel price meme5. Scaredy-cat? No, scaredy-carThis image would generally be used to signify women’s driving scenario (no offense). But here, the car has jump scared and probably had a heart attack looking at fuel prices.Car accident at fuel station meme4. Job chod du?Abhishek Upamanyu is a popular stand-up comedian. Some of his creative dialog deliveries are now meme templates for being so good. One of them is “Me kya karu fir? Job chod du”? Also, I don’t understand why no one used “Aa gaya swaad” template from the same comedian. Mr. Aggarwal, if you finalised “Aa gaya Swaad” meme for the win, I gave away that idea. Now, give me my S1 Pro.Job chod du meme3. Scooter buyers are getting distracted by EVsThe classic distracted boyfriend meme has spawned an EV joke. Now, I have seen everything. This meme has got a point though. Potential scooter buyers are considering EVs. Now more than ever. I know what the guy in the meme is tempted at. But what are scooter buyers tempted by in an EV? Economy? Gimmicks? Features? Convenience? Or Gadgetry?Distracted boyfriend meme2. Now Batman seems to be approving tooThis meme deserves to be in the second place. It captivates the essence of increasing fuel prices perfectly by depicting Batman taking Superman’s help to commute as it is green and also free. Considering Bruce Wayne is a fricking billionaire, it amplifies the hilarity exponentially.Batman meme1. I know the price, but what’s the cost?iPhones cost a kidney. But petrol costs an owner’s entire clothing nowadays. This meme is so good, it climbed up the ranks and is the funniest meme that was posted on Mr. Aggarwal’s post. We all know the price, but we often ignore the cost associated.Guy on boxers riding motorcycle memeIt wasn’t all sunshine though. There were significantly more complaints, grievances, glitch reports, malfunction reports, fork replacement requests and refund requests on Bhavish Aggarwal’s post than there were memes. Also, there were quite a few people who trolled EVs rather than trolling ICE vehicles as Ola CEO had suggested. Here are some of the best.4. Electrifying performance leads to less electricity in BatteryEVs are known for their zippy performance as motors can harness all their torque from 0 RPM. But wringing the throttle all the time will eat into the batteries considerably. In the movie Interstellar, Cooper’s maneuver around Gargantua black hole costs him 51 years. This meme signifies how important every bit of the juice in the battery is.Interstellar meme3. Lemme hear that turbo spoolEVs pose more goodness than ICE vehicles in terms of technological advancements. But they are eerily quiet. For purists, this might not enthrall their sensory experience. Jezza (Jeremy Clarkson) would make more sense in this meme than James May, considering his opinions about EVs.James May smoking pipe meme2. Let people do their jobs, Greta!Greta Thunberg rose to fame after posing “How dare you?” speech against world leaders. Hailed as a climate activist, Greta Thunberg urges stopping usage of fossil fuel, and afforestation all leading to climate change. But EV transition can’t happen in a day, can it? Also, creating awareness is not equal to finding solutions to mitigate the cause (last time I checked).Greta Thunberg meme1. Elon Bhaiyya is not impressedThis is by far the most logical fight against EVs. Green vehicles are only green if the energy source is green. For example, most of the electricity I consume comes from KPCL’s thermal power plants in Shaktinagar. Wouldn’t help the green cause any further, would it? In the meme, a diesel generator is charging a BMW i3 which negates the whole cause. Elon Bhaiyya is not impressed at all.Kaleen bhaiyya Elon Musk meme More

Ola Electric Scooter Charger. Image – Ride With Ayan
Ola Electric to refund Rs 130 crore to customers for overcharging on charging accessories/offboard chargers
Ola Electric has announced that it will refund Rs 130 crore to customers who purchased charging accessories/ offboard chargers for their vehicles. This decision comes after an investigation initiated by the FAME found that the accessories were being sold at an additional price, in violation of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme guidelines.
Under the FAME scheme guidelines, integral parts such as chargers and proprietary software are not supposed to be sold as accessories above the price of the vehicle. This is to ensure that vehicle prices remain within a limit and to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. Violations of these guidelines can result in subsidies being withheld from the companies.
Ola Electric faces consequences for violating FAME guidelines on charging accessory prices
Ola Electric sold off-board chargers as accessories for its S1Pro scooter at a price ranging from Rs 9,000 to Rs 19,000, which resulted in an overcharge of Rs 130 crore to customers.
Ola Electric accepted the findings of the investigation and agreed to refund the overcharged amount to customers. The reimbursement applies to billings generated from FY 2019-20 until March 30, 2023.
Ola Electric Scooter Charger
Ola Electric’s refund: a victory for electric scooter customers
The decision to refund Rs 130 crore to customers who purchased charging accessories for their Ola S1Pro scooter is a significant win for them. Customers who were overcharged will receive their money back, and this move will help to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in the country. It also sets a precedent for other companies who have violated FAME guidelines to follow suit and refund their customers.
A lesson for companies to follow FAME pricing and accessory guidelines
Ola Electric’s decision to refund its customers is a step in the right direction towards encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles in India. It also sends a clear message to other companies that violations of FAME guidelines will not be tolerated, and they will be held accountable for their actions. Going forward, it is essential that all companies adhere to the guidelines set by the government to ensure that the transition to electric vehicles is smooth and successful.
In conclusion, the refund of Rs 130 crore by Ola Electric to its customers who purchased charging accessories for their vehicles is a welcome move. It not only benefits customers but also sends a clear message to other companies that FAME guidelines must be followed. This decision will go a long way in encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles in the country, and it is hoped that other companies will follow suit.
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Ola had recently issued a recall over the quality issues of the front fork of their electric scooterOla Electric Scooter Stunt
Ola Electric had recently issued a voluntary recall of their scooter. This was in a response to multiple front fork breakdown cases reported across the country. Customers got a beefier front fork unit equipped for free. This new fork is said to withstand extreme conditions. Ola Electric mentions the new fork has a “much higher” FOS (Factor Of Safety) too.
Ola Electric has now shared a stunt video of their electric scooter, in an attempt to demonstrate toughness of its new front fork. In the video uploaded on Ola Electric, six people squeezed onto an Ola S1 scooter and rode it on uneven terrain for a brief period. Is this the right way of demonstrating strength of front forks?
Ola Electric Scooter Stunt
It seems that automakers are taking a rather offensive route to counter criticism. We saw Mahindra Scorpio N subjected under a waterfall to show durability of its sunroof. Now we see Ola taking a similar route. No explanation was given to customers regarding do’s and don’ts in both cases.
Speaking about the latest Ola electric scooter stunt with 6 people on board, all of them wore helmets. This stunt didn’t involve a public road. All individuals involved in this stunt seem to be teenagers. If you can’t spot the 6th person, he is sitting on the floorboard. You’re welcome. At the end of the video, Ola flashes a hashtag – #BuiltToPerfection.
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In this 17-second video, we can see an Ola S1 scooter almost slammed to the ground. And still manages to traverse uneven and varied terrain. Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took to Twitter to showcase the strength of its new front fork. He tweeted “Wow! The toughest stress test I’ve seen of any scooter till date. Ola S1 is a beast.”
Ola Electric Stunt – 6 people on board
Is a brief load like this equivalent to months or years of real-world usage with unfavourable road conditions? No. But the scooter did manage to hold on to its own against 6 young individuals. Proper comparison between old and new forks showing results of load tests, stress tests, bend tents, twist tests and compression tests would have made it more professional.
Ola Front Fork Issue
There have been multiple front-fork failure reports on Ola Scooters. This is a serious potential hazard and could very well lead to casualties, if unlucky. Single-sided fork lends a photogenic aspect to the scooter’s right side. Customers were hoping to get twin fork setups like on Ola S1 Air as part of the free-of-cost voluntary recall. That isn’t the case and Ola has issued a stronger single-sided front fork unit instead.
Durability reports of this new fork, in the long run, are yet to come. Also, FOS is an engineering term. Most products in India have much higher FOS anyway. That’s how a 1-tonne rated truck carries almost twice the load and a commuter motorcycle can take up to 3 times its intended load. More