- The Ola S1Z is available with an in-house Bharat Cell LFP battery at a starting budget price of Rs 79,999.
- The TVS iCube comes with various battery options and is an assured family scooter starting at Rs 1.19 lakh.
- While the Ola offers a modern and unique design, the iCube is known for its classic family-friendly look and large service network.
The buzz in the Indian electric scooter market is the recently launched Ola S1 Z and the popular TVS iQube. Due to the budget price and the indigenous technology, both these scooters are attracting a lot of attention from the customers. Let’s take a look at some of these important points today to decide which scooter is best for you.
Battery and performance
The Ola S1Z is the first mass-market electric scooter in India to use the company’s self-developed ‘Bharat Cell’ in-house LFP battery. This scooter comes in two battery options namely 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh. On the other hand, the TVS iCube is available in a variety of battery pack options (eg 2.3 kWh to 5.3 kWh) and is known for its reliable and long-lasting performance.
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Driving Range
Ola’s 3.1 kWh model has a claimed range of 179 km and the 5.1 kWh variant has a range of up to 301 km. While the TVS iCube also offers a robust range of 114 km to 212 km depending on the variant for daily city commuting.
Look and design
In terms of looks, the Ola S1Z comes with a very modern, unique and attractive design, which is made keeping in mind the youth and small families. In contrast, the look of the TVS iCube is family-friendly, decent and classic, which appeals to people of all ages.
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Price and budget
The starting price of Ola S1Z starts at Rs 79,999, which can be very beneficial for budget customers. While the TVS iCube starts at around Rs 1.20 lakh, which is slightly higher but ensures the reliable service network of TVS.
In short what?
If you want an in-house state-of-the-art battery and heavy range on a tight budget, the Ola S1Z is a great choice. But, if you want an established brand and reliable service for family use, then TVS iCube will be the best.