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.
