Ather Scooter Beats Ola in AI’s Electric Battle
An AI just picked a rival’s electric scooter as India’s best. Why it matters to your next ride.
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of ride-hailing giant Ola, just launched an AI tool called Krutrim. It’s designed to speak 20 Indian languages and answer questions like a super-smart assistant. When asked to pick India’s top electric scooter, Krutrim shocked some people by naming Ather Energy’s 450X Gen 3—not Ola’s flagship S1 Pro.
The AI compared specs like battery size, range, and price. The 450X offers up to 146 km on a charge and a top speed of 90 km/h. The Ola S1 Pro has a longer range (190 km) and higher top speed (120 km/h), but costs about the same—around ₹1.3 to 1.45 lakh. Krutrim’s choice puts the spotlight on Ather’s premium build and ride quality, not just tech specs.
This isn’t just a friendly chatbot battle. It’s a signal that AI is becoming a trusted voice in consumer decisions—even when it sides with a competitor. For buyers, it means AI could soon help compare scooters, bikes, or cars with just a simple question. For brands, it’s a wake-up call: your AI reputation matters as much as your product.
There’s one big caveat: AI can make mistakes. Krutrim is new, and its picks might change as it learns. Still, for now, it’s given Ather a major credibility boost—and Ola something to think about.
- Krutrim, an AI made by Ola’s founder, named Ather’s 450X the best electric scooter in India over Ola’s own model
- The AI compared specs like battery range (146 km for Ather vs 190 km for Ola), speed, and price (both around ₹1.3–1.45 lakh)
- AI is starting to influence real buying decisions—giving brands a new way to win (or lose) customer trust
Why It Matters
AI is becoming your personal car-shopping assistant—so your next ride might be chosen by a robot, not a salesperson.