Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 vs Ather 450 Apex : The electric scooter market in India took a rapid stride, and two names that really caught everyone's eyes were Ola and Ather. Both the brands launched their latest and most advanced scooters in the market in 2025-the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 and the Ather 450 Apex. While both these scooters are performance based along with modern and stylish looks, they have different points of view. Let's explore how these two premium EVs are against each other.

Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 looks super sleek and futuristic in its smooth panels minimalist bodywork and flashy colors replicating a very modern-youth feel for practicality, given that it has that huge boot space. On the other hand, Ather 450 Apex is designed in a sporty fashion with sharper lines, aggressive LED headlamps, and a compact styling. This it appeals more to riders who prefer sporty styling and agile road presence.

Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is powered with an electric motor to achieve maximum speed of around 120 km/h and provide mileage between 180 km to 190 km on a single charge. It is ideal for both urban rides and long commutation. Performance wise slightly better focuses on acceleration, the Ather 450 Apex is built with a nippy top speed of about 100 km/h and a range of around 150 km in the real world. Ola wins in range but Ather takes the advantage in sporty performance.

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Both scooters come with smart features. The Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 has a big touchscreen, multiple ride modes, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, cruise control, and voice commands through MoveOS. Ather 450 Apex, on the other hand, emphasizes accuracy in throttle response, riding modes, and high-quality software interface. Not bad, just little but responsive display yielding neat and effective user experience.

While wider of seat, with softer suspension and stable handling, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 is most suited to long rides and family use. It is sportier on the feel of Ather 450 Apex, which gives slightly firmer rides, suited to people who like sharp handling and zippy performance in city traffic.

Considering the wide seat, softer suspension, and steady guidance, the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 makes commuting long distances relatively easy and comfortable to have the whole family on board. The firmer ride of the Ather 450 Apex is sportier and would suit a rider who enjoys sharp handling and zippy performance in traffic within the city.

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If you want to travel long distances comfortably and be modern enough to work with almost all daily features in the vehicle, then choose the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2. The Ather 450 Apex will best suit someone who likes a sporty design, fast performance, and an elite feel when riding. Both scooters are great, and it just depends on what you place higher-practicality or sportiness.