Ather 450X Gen 3 vs Ola S1 Pro Gen 3
A side-by-side comparison of the Ather 450X Gen 3 and Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 on price, range, battery, power and charging. All prices are ex-showroom and indicative; real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
| Spec | Ather 450X Gen 3 | Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.5L | ₹1.35L ✓ |
| Price range | ₹1.5–1.8L | ₹1.35–1.55L |
| Body type | Scooter | Scooter |
| Claimed range | 161 km | 242 km ✓ |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | 5.3 kWh |
| Power | 6.4 bhp | 11 bhp ✓ |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 141 km/h ✓ |
| DC fast charge | 10–80% ~0 min | 10–80% ~0 min |
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
Ather 450X Gen 3 vs Ola S1 Pro Gen 3: which should you buy?
- The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is the more affordable option, starting at ₹1.35L (ex-showroom, indicative).
- The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 claims more range — 242 km versus 161 km.
- The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is more powerful at 11 bhp.
Overall, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 leads on the headline range figure, but check on-road prices and test drives before deciding.
Ather 450X Gen 3 vs Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 — FAQs
Which is better, Ather 450X Gen 3 or Ola S1 Pro Gen 3?
It depends on priorities. Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is cheaper, while Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 claims the longer range (242 km). Compare the full spec table above and take a test drive before deciding. All figures are indicative.
Which has more range, Ather 450X Gen 3 or Ola S1 Pro Gen 3?
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 has the higher claimed range at 242 km, versus 161 km for the other. Real-world range is typically lower than claimed figures.
Which is cheaper, Ather 450X Gen 3 or Ola S1 Pro Gen 3?
The Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 starts lower at ₹1.35L (ex-showroom, indicative). On-road prices vary by city and variant.
Head to head, in numbers
The Ather 450X Gen 3 and Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 rows below are calculated from each manufacturer’s published specification. Realistic range applies the 72–80% band explained in how we estimate real-world range; running cost assumes ₹8 a unit and about 10% charging loss.
| Ather 450X Gen 3 | Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹1.50 lakh | ₹1.35 lakh |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh | 5.3 kWh |
| Claimed range | 161 km | 242 km |
| Realistic range | about 116–129 km | about 174–194 km |
| DC fast charge (claimed) | not offered | not offered |
| Units for a full charge | about 4.1 | about 5.8 |
| Running cost | about ₹0.27/km | about ₹0.25/km |
On price, there is almost nothing between them at the entry variant, so this comparison will be settled by the other rows rather than by the sticker.
On range, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 claims 81 km more. Applied to the realistic band, that is roughly 62 km of actual difference — worth paying for only if your driving pattern uses it. For a commute under 50 km a day, that difference between the Ather 450X Gen 3 and the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 changes nothing at all.
On charging, both charge from a domestic socket rather than a fast charger, so compare overnight charging time rather than a fast-charge rating.
On running cost, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 works out about ₹0.25 per kilometre against ₹0.27, both at an assumed ₹8 a unit. Either is far below the roughly ₹2.10 a petrol scooter costs to run, so the electric-versus-petrol case is settled long before this comparison is. Use the running-cost calculator with your own tariff.
How to actually decide between the Ather 450X Gen 3 and the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3. On paper these two are close. In practice the choice between the Ather 450X Gen 3 and the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 is settled by three things no table shows: whether you can install a charger where you park, how far the nearest service centre for each brand is, and how each car feels from the driver’s seat. Settle the charging question first — it changes the ownership experience more than any row above — then drive both the Ather 450X Gen 3 and the Ola S1 Pro Gen 3 before you decide.
Figures are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications; range is claimed, not measured by us. EVBharat does not road-test vehicles. Spotted an error? Tell us.