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Okinawa R30 vs Ola S1 Z

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 26 Oct 2026.

Ola S1 Z

Okinawa

R30

From ₹61,998

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Ola Electric

S1 Z

From ₹79,999

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Okinawa R30R30 Standard · ₹61,998
Ola S1 ZS1 Z 3.1 kWh · ₹79,999

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R30: ₹61,998 (ahead) S1 Z: ₹79,999 R30 ₹18,001 cheaper
Braking R30: ABS (ahead) S1 Z: Combined braking (CBS)
Range R30: 60 km S1 Z: 179 km (ahead) Claimed
Power R30: 0.25 kW S1 Z: 4 kW (ahead)
Versions R30: 1 S1 Z: 2 (ahead)

Pick the R30 for the lower price and abs.

Pick the S1 Z for more range, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹61,998
₹79,999
On-road in
₹66,325
₹84,632
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,762 a month
₹2,249 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
0.25 kW
4 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
60 km
179 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Scooter
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Riding Modes
Eco and Sport
2 Modes (Eco, Normal)
Registration
Low-speed EV; no registration, number plate or driving licence required
Not listed

Motor, Battery & Performance

Battery Capacity
About 1.3 kWh lithium-ion, detachable, IP65 rated
3.1 kWh or 5.1 kWh (LFP, Bharat Cell)
Charger
Portable micro-charger with auto cut-off, included
Not listed
Charging Time
4 to 5 hrs
0-80%: 5 hr 42 min (3.1 kWh) / 6 hr 16 min (5.1 kWh)
Battery Warranty
3 years or 30,000 km
Not listed
Motor Warranty
3 years or 30,000 km
Not listed
Top Speed
25 kmph
70 km/h (both variants)
Braking System
E-ABS (electronically assisted braking) with regenerative braking
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regenerative Braking
Load Capacity
150 kg
Not listed
Motor Type
Not listed
Hub-Mounted Electric Motor

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Drum, 130 mm
Hydraulically Actuated Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 130 mm
Drum Brake, 130 mm
Wheels
Alloy, 10-inch, front and rear
12-inch Lightweight Steel / Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size (Front / Rear)
3.00-10 tubeless
Not listed
Front Suspension
Hydraulic telescopic
Twin Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Rear Suspension
Double shocker with dual tube technology
Dual Hydraulic Coil-Spring Shock Absorbers
Frame
Underbone
Lightweight Underbone Steel Frame
Front Tyre
Not listed
90/90-12 Tubeless
Rear Tyre
Not listed
90/90-12 Tubeless
Wheelbase
Not listed
1340 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Length x Width x Height
1,725 x 695 x 1,080 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
735 mm
795 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
160 mm
Storage
About 19 litres
28 Litres (under-seat storage)
Front Storage
Yes, capacity not published
Not listed
Pillion Seat
Yes, with footrest and grab rail
Not listed
Length
Not listed
1830 mm
Width
Not listed
820 mm
Height
Not listed
1250 mm
Seat Type
Not listed
Single-piece flat utility bench seat

Safety & Convenience

Automatic Headlight On
Yes
Not listed
Hazard Warning
Yes
Not listed
Anti-theft System
Not available
Not listed
Keyless Entry
Not available
Not listed
Side-stand Cut-off
Not available
Not listed
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes (FallSafe & battery tamper alerts)
Cruise Control
Not listed
No
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Regenerative Braking)

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
LCD, with speedometer, odometer, one tripmeter and a clock
5.0-inch Segmented LCD Digital Screen with keyless / physical key ignition
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not available
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing & OTA updates)
GPS
Not available
Not listed
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Ola App)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB mobile charging port)

Lights

Headlights
Halogen, with DRL and automatic headlight-on
Full LED Headlamp with Halo LED DRL
Tail Lights
Halogen
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Halogen, front and rear
Full LED

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹61,998
₹79,999 – ₹99,999
Colours
5 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

R30 Standard₹61,998 S1 Z 3.1 kWh₹79,999 S1 Z ₹18,001 more

On-road price by city

R30 R30 Standard against S1 Z S1 Z 3.1 kWh

CityR30S1 ZGap
Mumbai₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
Pune₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
New Delhi₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
Bengaluru₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
Chennai₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
Hyderabad₹66,325₹84,632R30 ₹18,307 less
Ahmedabad₹70,045₹89,432R30 ₹19,387 less
Kolkata₹72,575₹90,882R30 ₹18,307 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R30 or the S1 Z?

The R30, by ₹18,001 on the versions compared here: R30 R30 Standard at ₹61,998 against S1 Z S1 Z 3.1 kWh at ₹79,999, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹66,325 against ₹84,632.

Which has more range?

The S1 Z claims 179 km against 60 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The R30 R30 Standard makes 0.25 kW and the S1 Z S1 Z 3.1 kWh makes 4 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,762 a month for the R30 and ₹2,249 for the S1 Z, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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