Kinetic Zulu vs Ather 450S vs Ola S1 X: Which is the best affordable electric scooter?

Kinetic Green has introduced its latest electric scooter, the 'Zulu,' in the Indian market to compete with entry-level e-scooters such as the Ather 450S and the Ola S1 X series. Here's a comparison of the three scooters:

Electric Powertrain

The Kinetic Green Zulu boasts a 2.1 kW power output, which is notably lower than both the Ather 450S and the Ola S1 X. While the Zulu has a top speed of 60 kmph, the Ather and Ola electric scooters outpace it with speeds of 90 kmph.

Electric Scooter	Kinetic Green Zulu	Ather 450S	Ola S1 X
Power	2.1 kW	5.4 kW	4.5 kW
Torque	TBA	22 Nm	NA
Top Speed	60 kmph	90 kmph	85 kmph - 90 kmph
Acceleration (0 - 40 kmph)	TBA	3.9 seconds	3.3 seconds

Battery Specs & Range

The Kinetic Green Zulu is fitted with a 2.27 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 104 km on a single charge. In comparison, the Ather 450S features a 2.9 kWh battery with a claimed range of 115 km.

The Ola S1 X provides two battery options, resulting in a riding range between 91 km and 151 km.

Electric Scooter	Kinetic Green Zulu	Ather 450S	Ola S1 X
Battery	2.27 kWh	2.9 kWh	2 kWh, 3 kWh
Range	104 km	115 km	91 km - 151 km
Home Charging (0 - 100%)	TBA	8 hours 36 min	7.5 hours
Modes	NA	SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport	Eco, Normal, Sports

Price

The Kinetic Green Zulu is priced at Rs 94,990 (ex-showroom, Mumbai), making it more expensive than the Ola S1 X range starting from Rs 89,999.

The Ather 450S holds the title of the priciest scooter among the three, with an ex-showroom (Bangalore) price of Rs 1.3 lakh after subsidies. Note that Ola S1 X prices are valid until the end of the month, after which they will increase by around Rs 20,000.

Scooter	Kinetic Green Zulu	Ather 450S	Ola S1 X
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 94,990	Rs 1.3 lakh (Bengaluru)	Rs 90,000 - Rs 1 lakh