Ola S1 Pro vs Ather 450 X vs TVS iQube S vs Bajaj Chetak I Electric scooter comparo I Autocar India
Summary
TLDRIn this comprehensive electric scooter comparison test, four top e-scooters from established Indian two-wheeler manufacturers and startups are put to the test across Mumbai. The Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450x lead in performance, with the Ola boasting the highest top speed and powerful acceleration. However, the Ather excels in heat management and consistent performance across modes. The TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak focus on comfort and city commuting, with the iQube offering a balance of performance and range. Ergonomics vary, with the Chetak and iQube providing the most comfort. Range testing reveals the Ola S1 Pro's superiority, but with performance drops as the battery depletes. Handling is a highlight for the Ather 450x, while the Ola S1 Pro offers a smooth ride. All scooters come with modern features like Bluetooth connectivity and mobile apps, but the Ather stands out with its glitch-free performance. Despite the high price, the Ather justifies it with its engineering, making it a top choice for a sporty, tech-savvy scooter, while the TVS iQube emerges as the most well-rounded option for its balance of comfort, performance, and affordability.
Takeaways
- 🛵 **Performance Leaders**: The Ola S1 Pro and Aether 450x excel in performance, with the Ola S1 Pro being the quickest to reach 60 kph and 80 kph.
- 🏆 **Top Speed**: The Ola S1 Pro has the highest top speed at 99.8 kph, making it unbeatable for city and highway use.
- 🔥 **Acceleration**: The Aether 450x has the most natural accelerator response and maintains consistent performance across all modes.
- 🚫 **Power Cut Issue**: The Ola S1 Pro and Cheetah cut power when brakes are touched, which could be dangerous in traffic or while taking a u-turn.
- 🔋 **Battery Range**: The Ola S1 Pro, with the largest battery, offers the best range, but its performance drops significantly as the battery level gets low.
- 🛍️ **Storage Space**: The Ola S1 Pro provides the largest boot space, which is a significant advantage for practicality.
- 💺 **Comfort**: The Cheetah and iQube offer the most comfortable riding positions, making them ideal for city commuting.
- 🔌 **Fast Charging**: The Aether and Ola are the only scooters that support fast charging, but Ola's network is still in the setup phase.
- 🛣️ **Ride Quality**: The iQube offers a good balance between ride and handling, while the Aether's suspension is stiff and not ideal for poor road conditions.
- 📱 **Technology Features**: All scooters come with Bluetooth connectivity and mobile app integration, but the Aether 450x and Ola S1 Pro have the most advanced features.
- 🏁 **Value for Money**: The iQube emerges as the most well-rounded scooter, offering a good balance of performance, comfort, and affordability.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video?
-The video compares four of the best electric scooters currently available in the market to help users decide which one suits their needs best.
Why is the newly launched Vita V1 not included in the comparison?
-The Vita V1 is not part of the comparison because it will only be available starting from December 2022.
Which electric scooter is noted as having the best top speed in the comparison?
-The Ola S1 Pro is noted for having the best top speed in the comparison, reaching a v-box verified 99.8 kilometers per hour.
Which scooter offers the best acceleration from 0 to 30 kph?
-The Ather 450x is the quickest scooter from 0 to 30 kph, beating the Ola S1 Pro in this specific range.
What is the key drawback of the Ola S1 Pro’s Eco mode?
-The Eco mode on the Ola S1 Pro restricts acceleration to a pace that can be borderline dangerous in fast-moving city traffic and makes it difficult to climb steep gradients.
Which scooter is identified as the most comfortable for riders taller than 5 feet 10 inches?
-The TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak are identified as more comfortable options, especially for taller riders, due to their better ergonomics and seating positions.
How does the Ather 450x’s heat management system compare to other scooters?
-The Ather 450x has excellent heat management, allowing the scooter to remain in its high-performance warp mode even when the battery is below 20%, unlike the Ola S1 Pro which drops its performance sooner.
Which scooter has the largest boot space, and how does it benefit the rider?
-The Ola S1 Pro has the largest boot space among the scooters, making it convenient for carrying larger items like groceries or an office bag along with the scooter’s charger.
What is the major concern with the Ola S1 Pro based on customer feedback?
-Despite its features, the Ola S1 Pro has a poor reputation among customers due to a variety of issues, including registration problems, minor electronic glitches, and even major vehicular problems.
Which scooter is identified as the best choice for a balance of practicality, comfort, and affordability?
-The TVS iQube S is identified as the best well-rounded scooter, offering a good balance of range, performance, comfort, and affordability, making it the 'pick of the moment' in the video.
Outlines
🛴 Introduction to Electric Scooter Comparison Test
This paragraph introduces a comprehensive test of four of the best electric scooters currently available on the market. The test aims to determine the best e-scooter by evaluating their performance over hundreds of kilometers across Mumbai. The scooters are from both established Indian two-wheeler manufacturers and well-known Indian e-scooter startups. The paragraph also mentions that the recently launched Vita V1 is not included due to its availability only from December 2022. The test focuses on typical scooter rider usage cycles, including commuting, carrying passengers, and dealing with range anxiety.
🏎️ Performance and Acceleration
This section discusses the performance and acceleration of the electric scooters. The Ola S1 Pro and Aether 450x are highlighted as the leaders in performance, with the Ola S1 Pro being the fastest to reach 60 kph and 80 kph. However, it is noted that the Ola S1 Pro has a slower initial acceleration from 0 to 30 kph compared to the Aether. The paragraph also addresses the issue of power cut during braking in the Ola and Chetak scooters, which can be problematic in heavy traffic or while taking a u-turn. The Aether 450x is praised for its consistent performance across different modes, regardless of battery charge.
🚦 Comfort and Ergonomics
The focus of this paragraph is on the comfort and ergonomics of the scooters. The Chetak and iQube are commended for their comfortable riding positions, making them suitable for those prioritizing comfort or who are heavier. In contrast, the Ola and Aether have less comfortable ergonomics due to their packaging constraints. The paragraph also discusses the boot space of the scooters, with the Ola S1 Pro having the largest boot space, followed by the Aether 450x. The iQube and Chetak have smaller boot spaces, with the Chetak also having a glove box for additional storage.
🔋 Battery Range and Charging
This section covers the battery range and charging capabilities of the scooters. The Ola S1 Pro, with the largest battery, leads in range, but the performance and top speed of each scooter reduce significantly as the battery drops below five percent. The Aether is noted for its accurate range indicator and consistent performance until the battery is completely dead. The paragraph also mentions that the Aether and Ola are the only scooters that can be hooked to proprietary fast chargers, with the Aether having an established fast-charging network and Ola's expected to be activated with a software update.
🛠️ Features and Reliability
The final paragraph discusses the features and reliability of the scooters. All scooters come with Bluetooth connectivity, music controls, and proprietary mobile apps. The Ola S1 Pro is noted for its touchscreen display, cruise control, and unique onboard speakers. The Aether 450x has an intuitive touchscreen display and recently received a RAM upgrade. The iQube has a new display with call and SMS alerts. The Chetak has a basic LCD display but offers features like hill hold and keyless start. The paragraph concludes with a discussion of glitches experienced with the scooters, with the Aether 450x being the most reliable and glitch-free.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Electric Scooter
💡Performance
💡Eco Mode
💡Top Speed
💡Range Anxiety
💡Ride Comfort
💡Ergonomics
💡Regenerative Braking
💡Boot Space
💡Fast Charging
💡Software Update
Highlights
Test conducted on four best electric scooters currently available
Ola S1 Pro is the most powerful and quickest to cross 60 kph and 80 kph
Aether 450x has the best heat management and consistent performance across modes
Ola S1 Pro's top speed is 99.8 kph, higher than Aether's 80 kph
TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak focus on comfort and city commuting
TVS iQube has a slight performance edge over Bajaj Chetak
Bajaj Chetak offers an automatic mode switch for better performance when needed
Ola S1 Pro's Eco Mode is too restrictive for safe city commuting
Aether 450x's Eco Mode is usable even when the battery percentage is low
Ola S1 Pro has the largest battery and best range among the tested scooters
Aether and Ola are the only scooters that support fast charging
TVS iQube offers a balance between ride and handling
Bajaj Chetak has the most comfortable riding position
Aether 450x has the least comfortable ergonomics due to its design
Ola S1 Pro has a large boot space due to clever battery packaging
All scooters feature Bluetooth connectivity and proprietary mobile apps
Aether 450x has a glitch-free performance, showcasing its well-engineered design
Ola S1 Pro faces reputation issues with unhappy customers reporting various problems
TVS iQube emerges as the most well-rounded e-scooter with a good balance of features and affordability
Transcripts
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welcome to the electric scooter
comparison test we've been dying to
conduct for a long long time these are
the four best electric scooters you can
currently buy and like you we ourselves
have been wondering which is the best
e-scooter of them all
now we've been riding these scooters for
hundreds of kilometers across Mumbai for
an entire week
to my left are EVS from two of the most
reputed and established Indian two
wheeler manufacturers TVs and Bajaj and
to my right are EVS from two of the most
well-known Indian EB startups now
e-scooterio has an edge over the other
in certain parameters and after all of
these days I can tell you that there is
no easy answer in figuring out which one
is the best
if you are wondering why the recently
launched Vita V1 is not part of this
comparison it is because the scooter
will be available only from December
2022 onwards so for now let's
concentrate on these four scooters that
are currently available
what we've done is put these scooters
through the kind of usage cycles that a
typical scooter rider would put them
through from commuting to the office
firing a passenger around and even
dealing with range anxiety and here's
what we think will suit your needs based
on certain parameters that you'd
consider as part of your buying
decisions starting with performance
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instant token rapid acceleration are
some of the reasons why we love electric
vehicles right so performance is
important for you the Ola and ether are
far ahead of the TVs and Bajaj
the Ola S1 Pro is the most powerful
e-scooter here and needless to say it is
the quickest to cross 60 kph and even 80
kph with quite a margin to the others
even its top speed at a v-box verified
99.8 kilometers an hour is much higher
than the Aether which tops out at a GPS
rated 80 kph
indicated top speeds for both 115 for
the Ola and 90 kph on The Ether
if you're looking for a quick City and
Highway scooter owing to its higher top
speed the Ola S1 Pro is unbeatable but
that being said this scooter is slower
than The Ether from 0 to 30 kph and the
initial acceleration is also dull in
comparison to that scooter
more annoying is the fact that it cuts
power when you touch the brakes that
could put you in a bad situation in
heavy slow moving traffic or while
taking a u-turn
it also makes Steep Hill starts
challenging the chetak also does this
but not as aggressively as the Ola and
you rarely notice it on the Bajaj now in
the past we've also seen the Ola S1 Pro
drop from hyper mode to normal within a
few minutes of riding hard and fast in
order to cope with thermal issues with
the move to the move os2 operating
system however the scooter stayed in
hyper mode for longer before switching
to normal which means you have access to
the highest level of performance for a
longer duration
in case of The Ether 450x however things
are a lot different
the ether's heat management is so good
that you can drive the scooter in warp
mode all the time as long as your
battery state of charge is above 20 in
fact this scooter has the most natural
accelerator response of all these
scooters
more importantly performance in every
mode remain consistent and predictable
no matter the state of charge for
instance the ather 450x's eco mode is
quite usable even when the battery
percentage Falls below 10 the scooter
will also climb flyovers at such a low
state of charge I'll beat up to 40 kph
switch the Aether to right mode and
you'll find it offers enough performance
for quick daily commutes in case of the
Ola S1 Pro however the Eco Mode is
bothersome
it restricts the acceleration to a pace
that is borderline dangerous when
surrounded by fast moving City traffic
and also makes it impossible to climb
steep gradients hence while the other
three scooters are perfectly usable in
their Eco modes with the Ola we'd
recommend you go at least one mod higher
to the normal mode
Paul said the 80450x and Ola S1 Pro are
going to c88 the needs of those looking
for a performance oriented e-scooter on
the contrary performance isn't the
priority for the icube and the Bajaj and
these scooters are aimed at those who
are looking for a comfortable City
commuter that being said the icube has a
slight upper hand over the Bajaj
accelerating from standstill the icube S
gets up to 40 kph quickly but also in a
manner that won't overwhelm the rider
that's something those new to EVS will
like eco mode captures speed to 50 kph
which is the typical Pace in most cities
while power mode allows you to hit an
indicated 80 kph
the ability to hold these speeds means
the IQ doesn't feel out of place on a
faster flowing Highway as well
what will take time getting used to on
an eye cube is its aggressive motor
regen when you shut the throttle
we think it's a little too strong and
doesn't feel very natural although this
is something the company can address in
a software update in comparison the
chetak focuses on offering adequate
performance in the city and while it is
the slowest to get to 40 kph or even 60
kph the difference in time taken to get
there in comparison to the TVs is in
much
what all of us also appreciated is that
the chetak switches automatically from
Eco to sport mode if you twist the
accelerator grip past the halfway mark
so say in situations where you want to
pull a quick overtake while climbing a
flyover there is no need to hunt for the
mode switch and demand more performance
as you'd have to in case of the rest of
the scooters
that being said the chetak 69 kph
indicated top speed feels a little
compromised on mumbai's wider and faster
roads as a city scooter however the
chetak's performance is enough
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foreign
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scooter is the way one is Seated on it
the cheetah's riding position as you can
clearly see is quite normal and the one
we like the most the floorboard is set
at an appropriate height in comparison
to The Handlebar while the seat is quite
wide and comfortable
it is a similar story with the eye Cube
so if Comfort is your priority or you're
on the well-fed side of the weighing
scale like me these are scooters you'd
want to choose moreover TVs and Bajaj is
Decades of two-wheeler manufacturing
experience is possibly why they've
nailed the ergonomics on their
respective scooters in the case of the
Ola and ether their relative
inexperience and obvious packaging
constraints with regards to the
dimensions of their scooters translate
to compromises with ergonomics The Ether
is the least comfortable of the lot by
some margin with the smallest seat and a
high set floorboard resulting in a
cramped riding position especially for
Riders taller than 5 feet 10 inches the
Ola S1 Pro is definitely comfier than
the 450x with a flat long seat and Tall
handlebar helping matters however in
this company you can tell that the Olas
floorboard is a little too tall and the
curved shape of the floorboard restricts
room for you to place your feet
comfortably
moreover is the only scooter here that
has a large spine in the middle of the
floorboard and that compromises your
ability to store a bag or items at your
feet
that however is made up for by the huge
boot that the Ola S1 Pro provides
now Ola I've been quite clever with the
packaging of the scooter by placing the
batteries down here and that liberates a
lot of boot space this is one massive
Boot and it is larger than any of these
scooters over here you can keep your
charger in here and still have enough
space to carry your office bag or your
groceries and whatnot
the 80450x has the second biggest boot
at 22 liters which is sufficient to
carry daily Essentials however carrying
the portable charger inside does limit
the available cargo volume
similarly the IQ 17 liter trunk is just
about adequate to Ferry a few items with
this large portable charger in it
lastly while the chetak is one of the
most comfy scooters here there are some
usability aspects where it falls short
on expectations
the way the company has packaged the
battery and onboard charger hampers boot
space while it has the third largest
trunk at 18 liters the cavity is shallow
but on the other hand it is the only
scooter here with a glove box which
allows you to store the compact charger
while in the other scooters you have to
carry the larger Chargers in their boot
while beyond the topic of chargers
there's one crucial aspect about EV is
that you have to consider on the basis
of your usage pattern and that is the
battery range
the way we tested these scooters for
range was to run them from Full till the
batteries were completely dead in Eco
and Sport modes we wrote keeping a
slightly higher Pace than the average
two-wheeler traffic around us but never
going slower or significantly faster in
eco mode we kept the speeds capped at
about 45 kph and in sport that Rose to
55 kph
if you write excessively slowly you can
get better range than we did and
similarly if you ride aggressively you
can get much lower numbers than you see
here the Ola S1 pro has the largest
battery and hence there is no beating it
when it comes down to range
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note is that the performance and top
speed of each scooter reduces
significantly as the soc drops below
five percent the cheetah canola dropped
their performance sooner than the others
as the battery drops and the Bajaj won't
allow you to ride in sport mode below 30
SOC the Ola also reduces its indicated
range figure faster than you'd expect
once the battery level gets low
so despite the fact that the cheetah and
icube have similar looking range numbers
the Bajaj restricts its performance
sooner to achieve that The Ether remains
a scooter with the most accurate range
indicator here and you can trust it
blindly we also like that it can hold a
decent 35 to 40 kph right till it dies
as for the far charging capabilities the
Aether and ol are the only ones that can
be hooked to proprietary fast Chargers
however unlike the aether's ever growing
fast charging networks that currently
active oolas network is still in its
setup phase the fast charging facility
for the S1 Pro will be activated with
the launch of the move os3 software
update that is expected to roll out by
Diwali 2022 it's a pointer and a point
there when you consider practicality
comfort and range but which scooter
would one choose if an exciting riding
experience is the part of the buying
criteria
I can't help but feel good I can't help
but feel fine everything is in its place
and everything is mine it has
lightweight communicative chassis short
wheelbase and these grippy tires are
what help it earn the tag of one of the
best handling electric scooters in the
market
so whether you're striding through
traffic or committing in a corner this
is one fantastic tour
on the flip side the 450x is stiff
suspension setup though great for
handling isn't good for tackling
mumbai's poor roads at low speeds the
ride is relatively harsh with a small
seat adding to the discomfort there's an
improvement in the right quality as
speeds rise but those who place comfort
as a top priority should avoid the
scooter the Ola S1 Pro on the other hand
rides much better with a single-sided
telescopic front and Monoshock
suspension setup it deals with bumpy
roads quite effectively while keeping
the scooter planted around undulating
corners
the fact that it has the widest tires
here also AIDS handling to an extent
that being said the front suspension
does feel a bit firm and juddery over
bumps and there's also a sense of
nervousness that arises every time you
hit a big pothole after those few cases
of suspension failure were shared online
the TVs IQ strikes a nice balance
between ride and handling its telescopic
Fork has a soft setup compared to the
preload adjustable twin shocks at the
rear that allows the scooter to soak up
a lot of bumps and potholes but the
front end also bottoms out a little too
easily over bigger bumps as for the
handling it is quite predictable
especially once you get used to the
sensation of an electric motor attached
to the rear wheel
the steering on the test cheetah felt a
little odd and felt as if the scooter
wanted to dip in too soon especially
while taking left turns in fact at slow
speed the steering feels a little heavy
and that takes some getting used to but
once speeds rise the stability is good
and this is a decent Handler
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the brakes on all scooters are effective
despite the TVs and Bajaj being the ones
making do with a drum at the rear
however inexperienced Riders will find
the aether's brakes to be quite sharp
since it as well as the other scooters
here don't have ABS braking on slippery
wet Rose requires one to be cautious
being the most new age technologically
advanced scooters you would expect them
to pack a ton of features and in that
department they don't disappoint
firstly all scooters feature Bluetooth
connectivity music controls and hook up
to their proprietary mobile apps they
also have all LED lights
the S1 pro has a rather crisp
touchscreen display with plenty of
information and controls for various
functions it is also the only scooter
here that doesn't have a key and
requires a passcode to unlock and
activate the scooter the cruise control
feature is quite useful if you intend to
ride over long distances on the highway
but the onboard speakers to play music
are a feature That's Unique in the
segment the a350x is the other scooter
here with a touchscreen display and we
found it to be the most intuitive of the
lot it recently received a 2GB ram
upgrade that has improved responsiveness
however the onboard Google Map still
takes a while to upload the iqbs's new
display is larger and crisper than
before and using the iqube app one can
get call SMS alerts Instagram
notifications and more what irritated us
is that the screen changes its colors
and Graphics when you roll off the
throttle and the motor goes into regen
this makes the screen flicker constantly
in heavy traffic where you are on and
off the accelerator which can get quite
disturbing especially at night
switching the display to night mode
heads but this is something you have to
manually do lastly is the J Thug that
has the most basic looking LCD display
it is quite information heavy and
difficult to read in bright daylight
that said features like Hill hold
keyless start and stop and electronic
boot release add to the premiumness and
we find this keyless system easier and
more secure to use than the Olas as for
glitches there were a few on three out
of the four scooters with the Ola the
electronic seat lock system repeatedly
thinks that the boot is open when in
fact it is shut this means the TFT
display didn't let us actually open the
boot and the only way to get around that
was to conduct a hard reset of the
operating system the tvs's display once
had an anomaly where it showed a higher
range in power mode instead of Eco
restarting the scooter fix this
the park assist button to engage reverse
had gotten sticky after exposure to rain
however the big surprise was when the
scooter shut down suddenly while on the
move on a first day with it and wouldn't
restart after it was trailered away we
were told that a software bug was said
to have caused the issue it hasn't
happened since so hopefully it's a
one-off incident
the Bajaj chetak test scooter we'd
initially got shot an earthing fault and
wouldn't charge despite hooking it up to
multiple ports it looks like the issue
might have been with water getting into
the charging socket although we are not
sure how that happened
the replacement scooter however was fine
except for the glove box that wouldn't
easily open when the charger wasn't
stored inside which brings us to the
ather 450x whether it is the test unit
or the generation to Ether 450x long
term that I am currently riding the
scooter has run glitch free that just
showcases how well engineered the
product is and also highlights the Head
Start Aether has over the other three
and with that we can now proceed to the
conclusion of this exhaustive e-scooter
comparison test
let's start with the Ola S1 Pro because
this scooter on paper is quite
impressive whether it's performance
features boot space battery range the
scooter trumps the rest of the scooters
in this test in fact with the recent
software updates the number of glitches
that we faced have produced that being
said there is one critical area where we
found this product to be lacking
what really holds you back from putting
full faith in Ola is the poor reputation
it has garnered the company's social
media is flooded with unhappy customers
venting their frustration because of
various issues from registration issues
to minor electronic glitches to Major
vehicular problems the scooter has also
gotten a lot more expensive since it was
launched and it now costs rupees 1.52
lakh on-road in Mumbai all of this
probably explains why the sales have
dropped significantly over the last
three months and only went up again
after the company started to offer
significant discounts and launched the
cheaper S1 scooter with less performance
and range
it would appear that Ola has quite an
uphill task when it comes to winning
back widespread customer confidence
the chetak makes for a very nice city
machine and with its attention to detail
and metal body it feels like the most
special best build scooter here
but despite these glowing qualities you
can't ignore the fact that it has the
least performance and range and a basic
display especially when you consider the
high price
which brings us to the most expensive
and the most affordable scooters here
now if you're looking for a practical EV
from a reputed manufacturer with good
range and good performance as well as at
a good price the TVs IQ is the one for
you but if you're looking for a sporty
scooter that looks futuristic and is the
most technologically advanced while also
being glitch free
this is the scooter to go for
at rupees 1.56 lakhs on the road in
Mumbai The Ether costs the most but as a
well-engineered product it justifies the
price the only thing that drags it down
is the compromises you have to deal with
in terms of its uncomfortable suspension
and ergonomics especially for tall
Riders at the end of the day these are
Urban runabouts and comfort is a very
important factor therefore it is the TVs
IQ s that emerges as the most
well-rounded e-scooter we'd like to see
some improvements to its motor regen and
TFT display but that is forgivable
considering that it is the most
affordable scooter here by a huge margin
at rupees 1.26 lakh in the rapidly
evolving electric scooter Market these
factors are enough to make the iqbs a
pick of the moment
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