Tue Nov 26 16:15:01 UTC 2024: ## Ola Electric Scooter Battery Prices Revealed: Replacement Costs Could Exceed Scooter Value

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Ola Electric, which saw a surge in sales during the recent festive season after offering significant discounts (₹50,000), has seen a price hike for its S1X model. While the S1X was initially priced at ₹49,999, it’s now listed at ₹69,999. Despite this increase, it remains competitively priced against other major players like Ather Energy, TVS, Hero MotoCorp, and Bajaj Chetak.

However, potential buyers should be aware of the substantial cost of replacing the battery, which comes with an 8-year or 80,000 km warranty. This warranty, however, excludes damage caused by accidents, fire, water damage, or other similar incidents. Replacing a battery could cost almost as much as, or even more than, the scooter itself.

According to EVIndia, battery replacement costs vary significantly across Ola’s models:

* **S1 Pro:** ₹87,000 – ₹90,000
* **S1 Air:** ₹70,000
* **S1 X (4kWh):** ₹80,000 – ₹85,000
* **S1 X (3kWh):** ₹70,000
* **S1 X (2kWh):** ₹55,000
* **S1 X+:** ₹70,000

These figures align with earlier social media reports by user Tarun Pal, who shared images showing price tags on S1 and S1 Pro battery packs, indicating costs of ₹66,549 and ₹87,298 respectively.

The high replacement cost is a significant factor for potential buyers to consider when evaluating the overall cost of ownership for an Ola electric scooter. While the initial purchase price is attractive, the potential for expensive battery repairs should be factored into the long-term budget.

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