Ola Electric today launched the Ola Roadster X series, and also announced the roll-out details of the company’s first entry-level electric motorcycle at an event, after introducing its Roadster series last year.
Design and technology
The Roadster X features an aerodynamic design, promises ideal ride triangle, and comes with a clean design. Ola said that the Roadster X builds on the Gen 3 platform, inheriting its features. There is also a small boot space that let you carry the charger in the boot, which is a first for an electric motorcycle.
The peak power is 53% up from the Gen 1, energy effectively has been 10% increased, and the cost is reduced by 31%, says the company.
The motorcycle uses the industry’s first flat cable, so it doesn’t break easily, and weighs less. It also uses a mid-drive motor that integrates the MCU and single ABS with brake by wire technology, similar to the Gen 3. This also has high battery capacity, offering more range. This runs MoveOS 5, similar to the Gen 3 bringing several new features.
Ola Roadster X Features and Specs
It has a 4.3-inch color LCD screen, all LED laptops, cruise control and reverse mode.
This comes in 2.5kwh, 3.5kwh and 4.5kWh models with a peak power of 7kW, up to 252KM IDC range, up to 118kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 3.1 seconds.
Ola Roadster X+ Features and Specs
The Ola Roadster X+ has similar features as the Roadster X. It adds a disk brake on the front. This comes in 4.5kWh model with a peak power of 11kW, up to 252KM IDC range, up to 125kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 2.7 seconds.
There is also a 9.1kWh model that uses the 4680 Bharat Cell made in the Ola Gigafactory. This has the same 11kW peak power, up to 125kmph top speed and can do 0 to 40kmph in 2.7 seconds, but due to the huge battery promises up to 501KM IDC range.
Pricing and availability
These come in Ceramic White, Pine Green, Industrial Silver, Stellar Blue and Anthracite colors.
- Ola Roadster X is priced at Rs. 74,999 for 2.5kWh model, Rs. 84,999 for 3.5kWh model and Rs. 94,999 for 4.5kWh model
- Ola Roadster X+ is priced at Rs. 1,04,999 for 4.5kWh model and Rs. 1,54,999 for the 9.1kWh model
The Ola Roadster X series are available to order from today, February 5th, 2025, with deliveries starting mid-March 2025. Pricing mentioned are introductory ex-showroom prices that will be available only for the next 7 days, after that these will cost Rs. 15,000 more.