Amazingly, this is the 10th generation of the Motocaddy S1 trolley. One of the best electric trolleys of the last decade, it’s the brand’s all-time best seller and was even the inspiration behind Motocaddy’s now well-recognizable logo. With the introduction of the Motocaddy SE and the PowaKaddy FX1 last year, the S1 isn’t quite the pure ‘entry-level’ model it once was, and it now sits about £150 higher than these out-and-out entry-level examples. So what has changed since the 2022 S1 trolley, and should you opt for the new S1 over an entry-level electric trolley?
To answer my first question, not a lot. However, that’s not a bad thing. I gave the last version a full five stars in 2022, so I’m glad to see Motocaddy hasn’t messed with the formula that has made the S1 such a success. The philosophy behind the S1 is ease of use, and that starts from the folding process. The super simple one-step folding system can be performed in the time it takes to say ‘one-step’ out loud. It’s as simple as pressing one button and pulling the chassis up – and vice versa to fold it down. With the battery already housed in the chassis (more on that shortly), the S1 is ready to go before you know it. The chassis design is unrecognisable from the 2022 version, as is the battery design, though a new handle design and tire tread have been introduced this year.
It’s not the most compact when folded, but it’s certainly the least complex.
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We’ve established that not a lot has changed, so why would you go for this over something like the Motocaddy SE? Well, firstly, it has to be the battery. Like the 2022 version, the 2025 S1 uses Motocaddy’s system, whereby the battery automatically disconnects when the trolley is folded down. Not only that, but it also exposes the charging point from the battery, allowing you to charge it while it is still housed in the trolley chassis. If you have access to a plug socket nearby where you store your trolley at home, it means, in theory, you never have to remove the battery from the chassis. You’ll never forget to pack your trolley battery again! I love this feature for this reason and the fact that it means you can never accidentally leave the trolley and battery on when it’s folded up, as it always automatically disconnects.
It’s similar to the entry-level examples I gave above in the sense that it’s not compact when folded away. That being said, it’s not designed to be. The front…
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