Ola S1 X+ (3 kWh) — Price After Subsidy 2026
The Ola S1 X+ with the 3 kWh battery is the version of Ola's budget S1 X family that most buyers should actually consider. Priced at ₹97,381 ex-showroom, it costs about ₹12,400 more than the 2 kWh S1 X, but that money buys a genuinely useful 125 km of claimed range — and more importantly, roughly 85 to 100 km in real city riding. It also pushes the battery size past 3 kWh, which is the threshold where Delhi's per-kWh subsidy stops being a trickle and hits its ₹30,000 cap. In the capital, that combination produces one of the best value-per-rupee figures in the entire Indian EV market.
For anyone whose commute is 25 to 40 km a day, with occasional weekend trips outside the city, this is the S1 X to buy. It keeps the same compact body, the same MoveOS software and the same Ola service network as the rest of the range, but with a battery that does not force you to plan your life around charging stops. Below, we break down the real on-road price state by state, what this scooter costs to run every month, and exactly who should buy it.
Specifications
The S1 X+ shares its design language with the whole S1 range — clean lines, a fixed display (no foldable dash on the X family), and Ola's signature single-tone colours. What matters for your wallet is the middle column of this table.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price (Delhi) | ₹97,381 |
| Battery capacity | 3 kWh |
| Claimed range (IDC test) | 125 km |
| Real-world range (mixed city riding) | 85–100 km |
| Petrol scooter equivalent | 45 kmpl |
| Delhi subsidy eligibility | Yes — full ₹30,000 cap reached |
Price After Subsidy — State by State
With the central e-2W subsidy gone since 31 July 2026, only state money remains. The formula below is the same everywhere: ex-showroom + road tax + ₹300 registration + ₹3,500 first-year insurance + ₹1,500 delivery − state subsidy. Delhi also adds the ₹10,000 scrap bonus in its row.
| State | What applies | Calculation | On-road price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (Year 1 + scrap) | ₹30,000 subsidy, ₹10,000 scrap, tax & reg free | ₹97,381 − ₹30,000 − ₹10,000 + ₹5,000 | ₹62,381 |
| Maharashtra | 10% subsidy, 8% road tax | ₹97,381 + ₹7,790 − ₹9,738 + ₹5,300 | ₹1,00,733 |
| Tamil Nadu | No subsidy, road tax 0% | ₹97,381 + ₹0 + ₹5,300 | ₹1,02,681 |
| Telangana | No subsidy, road tax 0% | ₹97,381 + ₹0 + ₹5,300 | ₹1,02,681 |
| Karnataka | No subsidy, 6% road tax | ₹97,381 + ₹5,843 + ₹5,300 | ₹1,08,524 |
Notice what the 3 kWh battery changes: Delhi's subsidy now hits the full ₹30,000 cap, exactly the same benefit a ₹1.3 lakh scooter gets. That is the entire point of the per-kWh design — the S1 X+ extracts the maximum subsidy per rupee of purchase price of almost anything on sale. In Maharashtra, the 10% capital subsidy gives ₹9,738, which is respectable but roughly a third of what Delhi's scheme returns. Between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the ₹5,843 road tax gap is the difference you pay simply for living in the wrong state. If you are buying from a state with weak benefits, it may genuinely be worth checking whether you can register in a relative's address in Delhi — the savings are around ₹40,000 after the trip.
Running Cost
A 3 kWh battery takes about ₹24 of electricity to fill at home (3 × ₹8). Over the real-world range of roughly 92 km, that is ₹0.26 per kilometre. An 800 km month costs about ₹208 in electricity — versus ₹1,848 for a petrol scooter doing 45 kmpl at ₹104 per litre. The monthly saving of ₹1,640 adds up to nearly ₹19,700 a year, which pays for insurance, servicing and more in the second year of ownership alone.
The S1 X+ charges with the portable charger included in the box; expect about 4-5 hours for a full charge from a regular socket, which fits a typical overnight routine. Ola's fast-charging network can add useful range during the day if you ride heavily, but for the 30-40 km daily rider, home charging is all you will ever need. At ₹21 per kWh on public infrastructure, the same month costs roughly ₹546 — still a third of the petrol bill, but a reminder that your electricity rate at home is the single biggest lever on running costs.
Is It Worth It?
The S1 X+ (3 kWh) is arguably the best-balanced scooter in Ola's entire lineup for 2026. Against its own family: it costs ₹12,382 more than the 2 kWh S1 X but gives you roughly 45% more usable range, and it costs ₹32,619 less than the S1 Pro+ Gen 3 while delivering 85-100 km of real range — enough for the overwhelming majority of Indian commuters. In Delhi, the delta between the S1 X+ at ₹62,381 and the Pro+ at ₹95,000 is ₹32,619, and the only things you give up are peak speed, the bigger 4 kWh pack and a few premium features. For a city commuter, that is money wasted.
Set against its actual rivals, the S1 X+ undercuts the Ather 450X (₹1,02,999 in Delhi) by about ₹40,000 and the TVS iQube (₹1,03,596) by about ₹41,000. Yes, the Ather and TVS feel more premium to ride, and their build quality is widely praised. But at this price difference, the S1 X+ is the rational value pick — especially because Ola's service network is broader than either competitor's in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, where Ather and TVS centres are still thin.
The weaknesses are honest ones. Ola's service experience is the most complained-about part of the brand, with booking delays reported in several metros. The suspension and brakes are adequate but not premium, and the fit-and-finish on the X family does not match the Pro+. The claimed 125 km is a test-cycle number; treat 85-100 km as the truth and plan accordingly. None of these change the verdict for a budget-conscious commuter: the S1 X+ gives you the most genuine range per rupee after subsidy of any scooter at this price in 2026.
Pros and Cons
- Pros: Hits Delhi's full ₹30,000 subsidy cap — maximum benefit for the price; 85-100 km genuine range covers heavy daily commutes; the strongest service network of any EV brand in India; low running cost of ₹0.26/km; under ₹65,000 on-road in Delhi with scrap bonus.
- Cons: Build quality and ride feel trail the Ather 450X and TVS iQube; Ola service bookings can have long wait times in metros; ₹97,381 ex-showroom is a big jump from the 2 kWh version; portable charger is slow at ~4-5 hours for a full charge.
FAQs
What is the on-road price of the Ola S1 X+ (3 kWh) in Delhi?
Around ₹62,381 after the ₹30,000 Delhi subsidy and ₹10,000 scrap bonus, plus insurance and delivery. Without scrapping, about ₹72,381.
How much range does the Ola S1 X+ (3 kWh) give in real life?
About 85-100 km in mixed riding. The 125 km figure is the official IDC test number, which is around 30% optimistic.
Why does Delhi give the S1 X+ the full ₹30,000 subsidy?
Delhi pays ₹10,000 per kWh up to a ₹30,000 cap. At 3 kWh the S1 X+ crosses exactly ₹30,000, so it gets the maximum subsidy like far more expensive scooters.
Is the S1 X+ worth buying over the S1 Pro+ Gen 3?
For city riders, usually yes. The Pro+ costs ₹32,619 more in Delhi for a bigger battery and higher top speed, but real range of 85-100 km already covers daily use.