Updated 3 June 2025 at 12:43 IST
Ola vs Honda: The EV two-wheeler segment has a wide array of options available in the market. Recently, the segment saw some new entrants, like Honda launched the Activa e for the Indian market. However, it competes with the Ola S1 X in its segment. The Honda Activa e comes with a swappable battery, whereas the Ola S1 X has a fixed battery.
Here is a quick comparison of the Ola S1 X and the Honda Activa e for buyers:
The Ola S1 X has a fixed battery pack, and you have to use an external charger to charge the scooter. On the other side, the Honda Activa e has a swappable battery and misses out on charging it physical charging port. You have to go to the Honda swapping station to get a new battery.
The feature list on the Ola S1 X includes a 4.3-inch TFT instrument screen, three riding modes, reverse mode, cruise control, Bluetooth Connectivity, and more. However, the Honda Activa e has a 7-inch TFT screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and more.
Buyers of the Ola S1 X can choose from five colour options. On the other hand, the buyers of the Honda Activa e are also available in five colour options.
The Ola S1 X is available in three battery packs to choose from. All of them are fixed battery packs, and the 4 kWh battery pack competes with the Honda Activa e around its price. The 4 kWh battery pack has a claimed range of 242 km on a single charge.
On the other side, the Honda Activa e has two 1.5 kWh swappable batteries and has a claimed range of 102 km on a single charge.
The price of the Ola S1 X starts at ₹1 Lakh (on-road, Noida) for the 2 kWh battery pack. However, the 4 kWh battery pack is priced at ₹1.28 lakh (on-road, Noida). On the other side, the price of the Honda Activa e starts at ₹1.24 lakh (on-road, Noida).
The EV two-wheeler segment is picking up. Buyers looking for a feature-loaded EV scooter and wanting more range can check out the Ola S1 X. However, buyers who can compromise on features and range and are looking for a more reliable scooter can check out the Honda Activa e.
Published 3 June 2025 at 12:43 IST