Starting February 20, 2025, Ola scooter and bike owners will need to pay for charging, moving away from the current free model. The pricing will be dynamic, ranging from ₹1 to ₹2.5 per minute
Ola Electric is making a big move with its Hypercharge fast-charging network,this puts Ola’s pricing structure in a competitive spot against Ather’s ₹1.5 per minute fast-charging rate.
Dynamic Pricing: How Much Will You Pay?
The cost of using Ola Hypercharge will vary based on the charging speed selected. If you opt for a faster charge, you’ll pay more per minute. Slower charging will be more affordable, giving users flexibility in managing their charging costs. While the exact speed-to-price ratio hasn’t been fully disclosed, this tiered approach allows riders to balance cost and convenience.
- Fast Charge at ₹1 per minute will cost approximately ₹54 to charge from 30% to 100%.
- Hypercharge at ₹2.5 per minute will cost approximately ₹58 for the same charge level.
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How Ola’s Hypercharge Pricing Compares to Ather
Ather Energy currently charges a flat ₹1.5 per minute for using its fast-charging network, which means Ola’s pricing could be both cheaper or more expensive depending on the charging speed selected. If you charge at the slowest rate, you might pay just ₹1 per minute, but if you go for the fastest charge, it could cost up to ₹2.5 per minute. This flexibility is something Ather currently doesn’t offer.
Set Your Own Charging Cut-Off Level
A great addition to Ola’s Hypercharge system is the ability for users to set a charging cut-off level. This means you can decide when to stop charging—for example, at 80% instead of 100%, reducing waiting time and optimizing battery health. This feature is especially useful for riders who don’t need a full charge but want a quick top-up.
Hypercharger Subscription and Pay-per-Use Pricing, in essence, provide excellent mobility and speed to users considering different tariffs.
Unlimited Charging: It offers unlimited charging for ₹999 per month.
Pay-per-Use: A much cheaper option at ₹25 per session, achieving all that fast charging offers.
For Ola Scooter Owners, This Is What It Means
Free charging would certainly have been a bigger advantage, but reasonable paid charging had to come in with the growth of the network. The new prices will allow Ola to sustain and grow the Hypercharge network while providing riders with a feasible option. The ability to limit charging levels and define price slabs does further allow control over charging costs, while battery life comes under question.
Conclusion
This introduction of dynamic pricing for Hypercharge is a very big step for EV riders. While the ultra-fast charge could become costlier for some, it is this pricing model that now offers flexibility and a personalized charging experience. With the new battery cut-off level option offered by Ola, users can now actually enjoy enhanced control over their usage of the EV.