In today’s fast-growing gig economy, many people are choosing delivery jobs, part-time rides, and on-demand work. To help such workers, Ola has introduced two budget-friendly electric scooter models: Ola Gig and Ola Gig Plus.
Both models are made to be affordable, easy to run, and practical for daily use. But they have some key differences in battery, power, range, speed, and price. Let’s see what makes each of them special.
Ola Gig – The Entry-Level Choice
Ola Gig is the base model. It’s made for people who want a simple, low-cost EV to do daily errands or light delivery work.
Key specs from the image:
- Battery capacity: 1.5 kWh
- Certified range: 112 km
- Motor power: 250 W
- Top speed: 25 kmph
- Battery type: Single portable battery
- Introductory price: ₹39,999
✅ Who should buy Ola Gig?
If you:
- Ride shorter distances daily
- Mostly use the scooter in city traffic
- Want a lower price & lower EMI
- Work part-time or as a casual delivery rider
- then Ola Gig can be a smart pick.
Its top speed of 25 kmph is enough for narrow lanes and city rides. The low-powered 250W motor also helps keep the cost and energy use low. With a certified range of 112 km, most people can easily finish a day’s work without worrying about charging.
⚡ Ola Gig Plus – For More Power & Longer Rides
Ola Gig Plus is the next model, made for people who ride more or do full-time delivery work.
Specs (from the second screenshot):
- Battery capacity: 1.5 kWh × 2 (i.e., two batteries)
- Certified range: 81/157 km
- Motor power: 1.5 kW
- Top speed: 45 kmph
- Single portable battery; extendable to two
- Introductory price: ₹49,999
✅ Who should buy Ola Gig Plus?
If you:
- Cover long distances daily (100–150 km)
- Need higher speed to save time
- Want more power for inclines or heavy loads
- Work full-time in delivery, ride-sharing, or logistics
then Ola Gig Plus makes more sense.
The motor power is six times more than Ola Gig (1.5 kW vs 250 W). This means you’ll get better acceleration and better load-carrying capacity. The top speed of 45 kmph also makes it safer and faster on bigger roads.
And with two batteries, the range can go up to 157 km – perfect for riders who work all day.
📊 Ola Gig vs Ola Gig Plus: Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Ola Gig | Ola Gig Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1.5 kWh | 1.5 kWh × 2 |
| Certified range | 112 km | 81 km (single) / 157 km (dual) |
| Motor power | 250 W | 1.5 kW |
| Top speed | 25 kmph | 45 kmph |
| Price | ₹39,999 | ₹49,999 |
| Best for | Part-time / city rides | Full-time / longer rides |
EMI & Affordability
Ola offers easy EMI options to help people buy these scooters without big upfront costs.
- For Ola Gig: starting EMI can be around ₹1,500–₹1,800 per month (depends on down payment & loan tenure)
- For Ola Gig Plus: EMI could be around ₹2,000–₹2,500 per month
By paying a small reservation fee of ₹499, you can book your scooter and then decide EMI or full payment at delivery.
Battery & Charging
Both scooters have portable batteries, so you can remove them and charge at home or workplace. Charging usually takes around 4–5 hours.
Ola Gig Plus has an option to add a second battery for double range, which is a big plus for full-day work.
Unique Features (both models)
- Portable battery (charge anywhere)
- Smart design & digital dashboard
- Low running cost (about ₹0.25–₹0.30 per km)
- Eco-friendly (zero tailpipe emissions)
- Low maintenance: no engine oil, fewer moving parts
Why choose Ola Gig?
- Cheapest Ola electric scooter
- Low EMI – easy to afford even for students or part-time gig workers
- Enough range (112 km) for normal city use
- Low speed keeps it safe for local lanes
Daily Use Example
Imagine you’re a delivery rider:
- With Ola Gig, you can do local deliveries within ~20–30 km radius, making multiple trips.
- With Ola Gig Plus, you can do long distance, ride in traffic, and complete more orders in a day because of speed & higher range.
More orders = more income. So if you ride 100+ km every day, the slightly higher EMI of Gig Plus can pay off.
Conclusions: Which is better?
- If you ride shorter distances (under 50–60 km/day), mainly in city, and want the lowest cost → Ola Gig.
- If you ride long distances (100+ km/day), need more speed & power → Ola Gig Plus.
Both scooters help save fuel costs, are eco-friendly, and have very low maintenance compared to petrol scooters.
Why it matters
Electric scooters like Ola Gig & Gig Plus help thousands of gig workers:
- Reduce monthly petrol cost
- Lower EMI makes it affordable
- Environment-friendly transport
- Helps earn more by saving fuel & maintenance money
How to get one?
- Visit Ola’s website or app
- Pay ₹499 to reserve
- Choose EMI or full payment
- Delivery in your city (subject to availability)