Manufacturers’ focus on the electric scooter space in India is heating up with larger battery packs, longer range and feature-rich offerings. The latest entrant into this battle is the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh, which has now entered the market as a rival to the popular Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh variant. Here’s how these two models stack up against each other.
TVS iQube 4.7 kWh vs Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh: Battery and Range
The TVS iQube S gets a larger 4.7 kWh battery pack, replacing the earlier 3.5 kWh version. In comparison, the Ola S1 Pro uses a slightly smaller 4 kWh lithium-ion battery. Despite the smaller battery, Ola claims a higher IDC range of up to 242 km, while the TVS iQube S offers a claimed IDC-certified range of 175 km on a single charge. Charging times are relatively close between the two. TVS claims that the iQube S can charge from 0 to 80 percent in four hours using a portable charger. Ola S1 Pro takes around 6.5 hours to fully charge at home.
TVS iQube 4.7 kWh vs Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh: Performance
The Ola S1 Pro is powered by a mid-drive motor that produces around 14.5 hp. It can sprint from 0-40 kmph in around 2.6 to 2.7 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 125 kmph. The TVS iQube S, meanwhile, produces 5.9 hp and 33 Nm of torque. The scooter can accelerate from 0-40 kmph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 82 kmph.
TVS iQube 4.7 kWh vs Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh: Features
Both the scooters are loaded with technology features. The TVS iQube S gets a TFT display with smartphone connectivity, navigation support, ride data, reverse mode, crash alert, fall alert and anti-theft notifications. A large 7-inch touchscreen running MoveOS with features like hour counter, cruise control, OTA updates, proximity lock/unlock and multiple ride modes including Eco, Normal, Sport and Hyper.
TVS iQube 4.7 kWh vs Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh: Color
The TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh is available in new shades including Magnificence Purple Beige, Harlequin Blue Beige and Titanium Gray Matte. The Ola S1 Pro is available in colors like Midnight Blue, Porcelain White, Industrial Silver, Jet Black and Stellar Blue.
TVS iQube 4.7 kWh vs Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh: Pricing
Talking about the price, the new TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh is priced at Rs 1,37,142, ex-showroom. The Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh, depending on variants and offerings, is priced at Rs 1.34 lakh, ex-showroom.
