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