![Ola S1 Pro: Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Ola S1 Pro: Gen 1 vs Gen 2](https://imgd.aeplcdn.com/642x361/n/cw/ec/156809/ola-s1-pro-gen-2-left-front-three-quarter0.jpeg?isig=0&q=80)
Ola Electric recently made a slew of updates to its electric scooter line-up. From new model launches to updates to the existing e-scooters, the Bengaluru-based brand introduced a lot of changes. Furthermore, it also launched the S1 Pro Gen 2, which is the flagship Ola scooter now. But how different is it from the first-generation model? Here, we will delve into the details to answer this question.
Design
![OLA S1 Pro Gen 2 Left Side View](https://imgd.aeplcdn.com//642x361//n/cw/ec/155429/ola-s1-pro-gen-2-left-side-view0.jpeg?isig=0&q=75)
While the Ola S1 Pro Gen 1 and Gen 2 models look identical, there are subtle visual differences. The older S1 Pro has a central spine that runs throughout the floorboard, whereas the new model gets a flat unit. So, the latter offers more convenience in terms of space on the footboard. Then, Ola has also changed the Gen 1’s two-piece grab-rail to a single, tubular unit on the S1 Pro Gen 2. The underseat space for the predecessor is 36-litre as compared to the successor’s 34-litre unit.
Hardware
![Ola S1: Variants Explained](https://imgd.aeplcdn.com/642x361/n/cw/ec/150547/ola-s1-left-front-three-quarter0.jpeg?isig=0&q=80)
One of the rather significant updates for the S1 Pro’s second generation has come in the form of new hardware. The older model rides on a front and rear monoshock setup, whereas the new trim gets twin telescopic front forks. Then, there’s a new conventional swingarm in place for the S1 Pro Gen 2. Its chassis has also been tweaked and now includes sheet metal.
Motor and Battery
![Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 launched at Rs. 1.47 lakh; gets more range than before!](https://imgd.aeplcdn.com/642x361/n/cw/ec/155429/ola-s1-pro-gen-2-right-front-three-quarter1.jpeg?isig=0&q=80)
Ola offers the S1 Pro Gen 1 with an 8.5kW (peak power) motor linked to a 4kWh battery. It offers 116kmph of top speed and a claimed max range of 170km in Eco mode. But, the new model gets an 11kw (peak power) motor and a 4kWh battery. It’s said to offer 120kmph of top speed and a 180km range. The S1 Pro Gen 1’s 0-40kmph time is 2.9 seconds but the Gen 2 takes 0.3 seconds less for the same.
Price
The asking price for the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is Rs. 1,47,499. That’s Rs. 7,500 more than the S1 Pro Gen 1, which retails at Rs. 1,39,999 (both ex-showroom, Bengaluru).