After the S1 Pro and S1, the company has now launched a base, entry level version called the S1 Air. The timing is right – Hero has just launched the Vida and its the on-going festive season in India. Priced at Rs 84,999, the new Ola S1 Air electric scooter is now available for sale in India. This is a fierce competitor for ICE I(internal combustion engine) scooters and other electric scooters in the similar price range at this time. The Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter is one of electric scooter that competes with S1 Air and costs Rs 79,999 (ex-showroom) in other states and Rs 70,499 (ex-showroom) in Delhi. We will compare the Ola S1 Air vs Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooters in this article.
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Ola S1 Air vs Bounce Infinity E1 – Powertrain
| Specifications | Ola S1 Air | Bounce Infinity E1 |
| Battery Pack | 2.5 kWh | 2 kWh |
| Battery Type | Fixed | Portable & swappable |
| Max Power | 4.5 kW | 1.50 kW |
| Charging Time | 4 hour 30 minutes | 4 hour |
| Claimed Range | 101 km | 85 km |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h | 65 km/h |
As seen above, the new Ola S1 Air is more potent than the Bounce Infinity in terms of specifications. In addition, the Ola S1 Air is faster and has a longer range than the Infinity E1 electric scooter. That said, the swappable and portable battery pack, which can be charged anywhere, is a benefit of the Infinity E1.
Ola S1 Air vs Bounce Infinity E1 – Hardware
| Ola S1 Air | Bounce Infinity E1 | |
| Front Tyre Size | 90/90 R12 | 90/90 R12 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 90/90 R12 | 120/70 R12 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Front Fork | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Rear Shock Absorbers | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Front Brake | Drum Brakes | 230 mm Hydraulic Disc with CBS |
| Rear Brake | Drum Brakes | 203 mm Disc Brake |
The Bounce Infinity E1 earns points for its hardware because it has disc brakes with CBS on both ends. The Bounce Infinity E1 also has a wider back tyre section than the S1 Air, thus aiding handling and aesthetics.
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Ola S1 Air vs Bounce Infinity E1 – Features
The Ola S1 Air has a lot of features available. It has a 7-inch touchscreen instrument cluster, three riding modes—Eco, Normal, and Sports—as well as OTA updates, remote boot unlock, music playback, LED lighting, GPS & navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Bounce Infinity E1, on the other hand, offers Power and Eco riding modes. Other features include drag mode, LED lighting, geo fence, location tracking, reverse mode, cruise control, and a digital instrument cluster.
Ola S1 Air vs Bounce Infinity E1 – Price
Ola S1 Air is priced at Rs 84,999 and is available in five colour options – Blue, White, Red, Black & Grey.
The price of the Bounce Infinity E1 is Rs 70,499 (ex-showroom, Delhi); in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and other locations, it is Rs 60,999, Rs 70,499, Rs 74,999, and Rs 79,999 respectively.
Verdict: The Bounce Infinity E1 boasts better hardware and swappable battery technology while the Ola S1 Air is a sleek scooter with a tonne of features and a respectable range. Both scooters cater to the market for affordable electric vehicles, and the choice is entirely up to the customer.
