Ola S1 Pro Sport

The S1 Pro Sport's claimed 320 km range on the 5.2kWh pack and up to 141 km/h top speed put it at the sharp end of the performance-scooter segment, with a brisk 0-40 km/h in the 2.3-2.5s range depending on variant. Regenerative braking and the Hyper/Sport/Normal/Eco ride modes add real day-to-day versatility on top of the outright numbers.

Cruise control, a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and OTA-updatable software are still rare at this price point, and offering both a 4kWh and a 5.2kWh pack lets buyers pick range versus price rather than one-size-fits-all. 34 litres of underseat storage is generous for a performance-leaning scooter.

The wider Ola S1 platform has a history of owner-reported quality niggles and software teething issues, and Sport-mode throttle response has been flagged as occasionally abrupt in independent reviews of the S1 Pro line. Worth a thorough test ride before committing, despite the strong on-paper spec sheet.