Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Ola Electric Launches S1Z With In-House LFP Battery Technology
Ola Electric has launched a new electric scooter called the S1Z in India.
It comes with either a smaller 3.1 kWh battery or a larger 5.1 kWh battery.
Ola says the scooters can travel up to 179 km or 301 km, depending on the battery.
The prices start at ₹79,999 before showroom-related charges.
The scooter uses a special LFP battery made with cells developed and manufactured by Ola.
LFP batteries are described as safer and longer-lasting than some other battery types.
The S1Z also has navigation, cruise control, reverse mode and software updates.
The smaller version is expected to be delivered from December 2026, while the larger version follows in March 2027.
Ola Electric launched the S1Z electric scooter in India at introductory prices of ₹79,999 and ₹99,999.
The 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants claim IDC ranges of 179 km and 301 km, respectively.
The S1Z is Ola’s first mass-market scooter to use in-house Bharat Cell 46-series LFP technology.
Features include MoveOS 5, GPS navigation, cruise control, regenerative braking, reverse mode and over-the-air updates.
Deliveries begin in December 2026 for the smaller battery model and March 2027 for the larger version.
- Who
- Ola Electric launched the S1Z electric scooter; Bhavish Aggarwal described its Bharat Cell technology.
- What
- The company introduced two S1Z variants using in-house 46-series LFP battery technology.
- When
- The launch was reported in the articles; deliveries are scheduled from December 2026 and March 2027.
- Where
- The S1Z was launched in India; its cells are developed in Bengaluru and manufactured in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Ola said the scooter brings its locally produced battery technology to mass-market prices and supports expansion through dealer stores.
- Starting price
- ₹79,999 ex-showroom for the 3.1 kWh variant
- Large-battery price
- ₹99,999 ex-showroom for the 5.1 kWh variant
- Claimed range
- 179 km for the 3.1 kWh model and 301 km for the 5.1 kWh model, according to IDC figures
- Battery technology
- Ola’s Bharat Cell platform using 46-series lithium iron phosphate chemistry
- Software
- MoveOS 5 with navigation, cruise control, regenerative braking, reverse mode and over-the-air updates
- Wheels and colours
- Both variants use 12-inch wheels and are offered in White, Anthracite, Sky Splash Blue and Matcha Green
- Delivery schedule
- The 3.1 kWh version is scheduled from December 2026; the 5.1 kWh version from March 2027
- Retail strategy
- The S1Z will be Ola Electric’s first scooter sold through dealer-operated stores
