Ola S1 Air 2026 Launched – 180 km Real Range, Smarter Features & Perfect Electric Scooter for Indian Families
India’s electric scooter market is growing faster than ever, and the latest numbers show how quickly consumer preferences are shifting. Ola Electric has strengthened its position significantly – the S1 Air 2026 now offers up to 180 km real-world range, making it one of the most practical and family-friendly options in the segment.
Competition in the premium electric scooter space has intensified notably in recent years with market share movements revealing how buyers are changing. For instance, Ola S1 Air has expanded its appeal by focusing on longer range and better everyday usability, climbing its real-world acceptance among middle-class families.
Meanwhile, TVS iQube has also gained ground, pushing its range and service network. In contrast, Bajaj Chetak has seen slightly slower momentum in the same comparison period as buyers increasingly look for better range and smarter features. These changes are happening against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding electric two-wheeler landscape in the domestic market.
During the first ten months of FY26, electric scooters with real-world range above 150 km accounted for a growing share of total sales – the highest proportion recorded in recent years. The consistent rise points towards families increasingly prioritising range, comfort, build quality and brand trust rather than seeking the cheapest option.
Despite this upward trajectory, entry-level electric scooters (below 120 km range) still dominate overall volume sales. The budget segment continues to command a large part of the market. However, the mid-range bracket with 150–200 km real-world range is steadily carving out a larger share – moving from a smaller portion last fiscal year to a significant chunk now.
The momentum can be attributed to better battery technology introduced in 2025–26, which helped increase real-world range without raising prices too much. Lower effective ownership costs combined with easier financing access have made it more feasible for customers to upgrade to scooters that once seemed financially out of reach.
In FY25, electric scooters with 150 km+ real-world range represented a growing part of all e-scooter dispatches nationwide. Socio-economic factors are also playing a significant role as increasing disposable income, growing enthusiasm for lifestyle-oriented and eco-friendly products, and exposure to premium electric scooters are encouraging families to step up from basic petrol scooters to aspirational electric ones.
Taken everything into account, it is apparent that a structural transformation is underway in the two-wheeler ecosystem. While the low-range budget segment remains the backbone of volume, the accelerating acceptance of higher-range models shaped by better technology, government incentives and changing buyer mindsets will influence product planning in the years ahead.
Ola S1 Air 2026 proves that long range, smart features and affordability can go hand in hand. With real-world range up to 180 km, refined motor, premium build and Ola’s expanding service network, it is positioned to capture even more families looking for a reliable, future-ready scooter.
