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Ola Electric to hike prices for the S1 Pro from the next purchase window

Ola Electric is currently ramping up the production and deliveries of the Ola S1 Pro scooter to meet customer demand.

|Mar 24, 2022, 09:01:26 IST

Ola Electric said it will raise prices of the S1 Pro scooter with effect from the next purchase window, which is likely to be in April 2022. The Bengaluru-based firm has recently closed its purchase window, which was carried out between March 17-18, coinciding with the Holi festival."Thanks to all who've purchased S1 Pro already and special thanks to those who've bought their 2nd or 3rd S1 Pro! Last chance to get it for 1,29,999. We'll be raising prices in the next window. This window ends 18th midnight!," Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal said in a tweet. The company also introduced an exclusive special edition colour Gerua in a glossy finish. This colour was only available for the two days of Holi on March 17 and 18.The entirely digital payment process will be through the Ola app only, it had stated. Ola Electric is currently ramping up the production and deliveries of the Ola S1 Pro scooter to meet customer demand.

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Ola Electric to hike prices for the S1 Pro from the next purchase window

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