Ather could offer an alternative to electric bikes like the Revolt RV 400 and Matter Aera in the future.

According to a media report, Ather Energy plans to launch its first electric motorcycle in the next 5 years. The company could target the commuter segment due to the higher sales volume.

The report states that Ather is likely to develop electric bikes offering performance levels equivalent to that of a 200cc motorcycle. We may not see the Bangalore-based startup taking on the likes of the Ultraviolette F77 anytime soon, but an alternative to the Revolt RV 400 seems more plausible.

That being said, the report also mentions that Ather is currently focusing on the development of electric scooters only. The brand offers the 450S and 450X e-scooters priced in the range of Rs 1.30 lakh to Rs 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Bangalore).

Meanwhile, rival Ola Electric has been scaling up rapidly and plans to roll out multiple electric bikes. The company recently showcased four e-bike concepts, including an early development prototype called the Ola Roadster.

Source: Bikewale

Ola has also improved some of the pre-existing features like regeneration, hill hold, charging time prediction, faster syncing and improved hypercharging.

Ola Electric has announced 'MoveOS 4' for its electric scooters. The updated software comes with several new features. The beta version will be released on September 15, followed by the public rollout by the end of October 2023.

MoveOS 4 is equipped with Ola Maps, the company's in-house developed navigation software. Currently, Ola e-scooters use 'MapMyIndia' software.

Ola will also introduce a tamper alert system that notifies owners and bystanders in case the scooter is tampered with. Another new feature is 'Garage Mode' which enables users to control multiple Ola e-scooters through a single interface.

Besides this, Ola also claims to have improved the overall user experience of the interface. It features a dark mode and supports facial recognition and fingerprint authentication.

Other updates include Geofencing, Timefencing, Ride Journal, Concert mode, hill descent control, personalized proximity settings, auto turn indicator cut-off, faster syncing, improved hypercharging, headphone controls and a new trip meter.

The S1 Pro Gen 2 comes with a 4 kWh battery that offers a range of 195 km.

Ola Electric has rolled out the second generation of the S1 Pro electric scooter. The S1 Pro Gen 2 gets incremental updates with slightly more power, increased range and a higher top speed. The new e-scooter is priced at Rs 1.48 lakh and deliveries will begin from mid-September.

The new Ola S1 Pro is based on the Gen 2 platform, shared with the recently launched S1X and S1 Air. The most notable change is the introduction of a conventional telescopic front fork instead of a single-sided unit and a flat floorboard.

The overall weight of the S1 Pro has also dropped from 121 kg to 116 kg. The under-seat storage capacity though, has shrunk from 36-litres to 34-litres.

The Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is powered by a new electric motor. The 5.5 kW motor has been replaced with a 5 kW unit that has a peak output of 11 kW. Ola claims that this enables the scooter to accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 120 km/h.

Battery capacity remains unchanged at 4 kWh. However, Ola claims to have made changes to the battery pack and improved its efficiency. As a result, the certified range has gone up from 181 km to 195 km. The true range in Eco mode is rated at 180 km. The battery takes 6.5 hours to charge from 0-100%.

The Ola Roadster concept looks more production ready. It was also the only working prototype presented at the event.

This Independence Day, Ola Electric has showcased four new electric motorcycle concepts - Cruiser, Adventure, Roadster and Diamondhead. While the Roadster is the only working prototype, the company hasn't revealed any technical details.

Ola Diamondhead

The Ola Diamondhead has a futuristic design featuring a diamond-shaped front end. It has a horizontal LED strip, while the main LED headlamp is tucked underneath the front fascia.

The Diamondhead has a dual-tone bodywork with several sharp angles and creases. It has a narrow tail section, while footpegs and clip-on handlebars offer a sporty riding position.

The bike has a hub-centred steering system and a double-sided rear swingarm. It rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and features dual disc brakes at the front and a single disc at the rear.

Ola Cruiser

As the name suggests, the Ola Cruiser concept looks like a typical cruiser motorcycle, albeit in a futuristic flavour. It has a low-slung seat, tall handlebars, and foot pegs designed for a laidback riding position.

The bike rides on an upside-down front fork and features a proarm with a monoshock and chain final drive. It is equipped with disc brakes at both ends.

Ola Adventure

The Ola Adventure is an ADV. It features long travel upside-down fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The bike rides on wire-spoke wheels shod with Pirelli Scorpion STR tyres.

The Adventure has a tall front fender, typical of an ADV. It has wide handlebars with knuckled guards and a single-piece seat with saddle stays on either side.

Ola Roadster

The Ola Roadster is a street bike with a futuristic dual-tone design. It has a low-slung LED headlamp with wide handlebars and a digital instrument console.

The Roadster is equipped with an upside-down fork suspension at the front and an aluminium rear sub-frame with a monoshock. The bike rides on alloy wheels and gets disc brakes at both ends.

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The Ola S1X is the brand's most affordable electric scooter.

Ola Electric has launched the S1X electric scooter in India. It is the brand's most affordable offering, priced at Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom, Bangalore).

The Ola S1X looks similar to the other models in Ola's range. However, the company has made a few distinct changes. The scooter has a headlamp cowl that houses dual LED headlights, a short windscreen and a digital instrument console.

The S1X comes with dual-tone bodywork and features a flat floorboard. It has an exposed handlebar with circular mirrors, a flat seat and a grab rail at the rear. There are two cubbyholes in the front apron and 34 litres of under-seat storage.

The Ola S1X comes with three battery options - 2 kWh, 3 kWh and the top-spec S1X Plus variant is offered with a 4 kWh battery pack. Ola is yet to reveal the performance details.

The S1X is equipped with a telescopic front fork, and dual shock absorbers at the back and rides on regular wheels instead of alloys. The braking setup consists of conventional drum brakes at both ends.

Ola S1X ex-showroom prices:

• S1X 2 kWh - Rs 89,999
• S1X 3 kWh - Rs 99,999
• S1X Plus 4 kWh - Rs 1,09,999

All three variants are being offered with a Rs 10,000 discount until August 21.

The Ola S1X will be the new entry-level model in Ola's line-up.

Ola Electric is gearing up to launch a new variant of the S1 electric scooter on August 15, 2023. Dubbed the S1X, this is said to be the brand's most affordable e-scooter to date.

The Ola S1X is said to be based on a new-generation platform that could share some components with the S1 Air. We can expect it to borrow parts like the telescopic front suspension, steel wheels, and braking hardware that debuted on the S1 Air.

The S1X could feature a similar design though with a twin-pod headlamp, a flat single-piece seat and a wrap-around taillight. The e-scooter could also get a touchscreen instrument console with limited functions to keep costs down.

Reports suggest that the S1X will be the new entry-level model in Ola's line-up and is expected to be priced under Rs. 1 lakh. Its battery and motor specifications are still unknown.

Source: HT Auto

The price of the Ola S1 Air will be hiked to Rs. 1,19,999 post the August 15 deadline.

Last month, Ola Electric opened bookings for the S1 Air. The company announced an introductory price of Rs. 1,09,999 lakh, which has now been extended till August 15.

Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal stated in a tweet, "S1 Air demand has crossed our expectation. Many asking us to open the Rs. 1.1 lakh offer to all beyond reservers. 

We'll extend the offer to all tonight 8 pm onwards till 15th August 12 pm. All our stores will be open till midnight tonight. Crazy demand, buy fast for early delivery!"

The S1 Air is Ola's most affordable electric scooter. It comes with a 3 kWh battery pack that has a range of 125 km. It powers a 6 BHP electric motor that enables the e-scooter to reach a top speed of 85 km/h.

The e-scooter features a conventional telescopic fork up front and twin rear shock absorbers, while the braking setup consists of drums at both ends. It also gets a flat floorboard, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console with smartphone connectivity and rides on steel wheels. It gets three ride modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

The S1 Air is powered by a 3 kWh battery pack that has a range of 125 km.

Ola Electric has opened bookings for its most affordable electric scooter, the S1 Air. It is available at an introductory price of Rs. 1,09,999 until July 30, 2023. Post which, the price will be hiked to Rs. 1,19,999.

The S1 Air comes with a smaller 3 kWh battery pack that has a range of 125 km. It powers a 6 BHP electric motor that enables the e-scooter to reach a top speed of 85 km/h.

The e-scooter features a conventional telescopic fork up front and twin rear shock absorbers, while the braking setup consists of drums at both ends. It also gets a flat floorboard, a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console with smartphone connectivity and rides on steel wheels. It gets three ride modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

The Ola S1 Air is available in six colour options: Stellar Blue, Neon, Porcelain White, Coral Glam, Liquid Silver and Midnight Blue.

The Ola S1 Air will be offered at an introductory price of Rs 1,09,999.

Ola Electric is all set to roll out its most affordable electric scooter in India. The company has now announced that the purchase window for the S1 Air will open on July 28.

The Ola S1 Air will be offered at an introductory price of Rs 1,09,999 to existing Ola customers and those who have reserved early from July 28 to July 30. Others can book the e-scooter from July 31, at a revised price of Rs 1,19,999 (ex-showroom, Bangalore).

Being the most affordable variant, the S1 Air comes with a smaller 3 kWh battery pack that has a range of 125 km. It powers a 6 BHP electric motor that enables the e-scooter to reach a top speed of 85 km/h.

Ola has also made other modifications to the S1. The e-scooter features a conventional telescopic fork up front and twin rear shock absorbers. It also gets a flat floorboard and a 7-inch touchscreen instrument console with smartphone connectivity. It gets three ride modes: Eco, Normal and Sport.

TVS is also working on a similar camera-based helmet detection system for its 2-wheelers.

Ola Electric is reportedly working on a helmet detection system for electric 2-wheelers.

According to a media report, the helmet detection system uses a camera to detect if the rider is wearing a helmet. The information is sent to the Vehicle Control Unit and then over to the Motor Control Unit.

The vehicle will only switch to Ride mode after the system detects that the rider is wearing a helmet. Also, if the vehicle is already in Ride mode and if a helmet isn't detected by the system, it would automatically switch to Park mode. It is said that the system will also display a notification on the dash to remind the rider to wear a helmet.

Now, TVS is also working on a similar camera-based helmet detection system for its 2-wheelers. Besides this, the bike maker is said to be developing several rider safety systems, including advanced rider assistance systems and automatic braking systems.

Source: Autocar India