Ola Electric Roadster Series EV bikes debut in India with three models
Ola Electric unveiled its latest range of electric two-wheelers, the Roadster series, at its Sankalp 2024 event in India on August 15. The event, held at the company’s new FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu, saw the launch of three new electric vehicle (EV) bikes — Roadster Pro, Roadster X and Roadster, with the former being a premium performance-oriented option priced at Rs. 2 lakh. It also unveiled entry-level EV bikes for those who don’t fancy the premium price tag that the Roadster Pro will fetch.
All EV bikes are available with multiple battery pack options. Alongside the latest range of two-wheelers, Ola also made announcements about MoveOS 5, the latest battery technologies and Krutrim, the conversational chatbot with artificial intelligence (AI).
Ola Electric Roadster Series Price in India
Ola Electric Roadster X, the entry-level variant, starts at Rs. 74,999. It comes in 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh and 4.5 kWh battery options. The Roadster price in India starts at Rs. 1,04,999 for the 3.5 kWh battery. Potential buyers can also opt for higher variants with 4.5 kWh and 6 kWh battery capacities. Pre-booking of both the Roadster X as well as the Roadster has already begun with deliveries to commence in January 2025.
Meanwhile, Ola Electric’s most premium EV bike, the Roadster Pro, starts at Rs. 1,99,999 with the 8kWh battery pack. The 16kWh battery option costs Rs. 2,49,999. Deliveries in India will begin before Diwali 2025.
Features of the Ola Electric Roadster Series
The Roadster Pro is Ola Electric’s top-end bike with a claimed top speed of 194 kilometers per hour (kmph) and a range of up to 579 km on a single charge with its 16kWh battery pack. Ola Electric says the battery of its EV bike is made up of its new proprietary 4680 Bharat Cell which is claimed to offer five times more energy, charge one and a half times faster and deliver 10 percent more range compared to the traditional 2170 lithium-ion cell used in other EVs including Ola’s S1 range of electric scooters.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro is the most premium EV bike in the range
Photo credit: Ola Electric
The Roadster Pro is powered by a liquid-cooled motor that produces 52kW of peak power and 102Nm of torque. Ola Electric claims a 0-40km/h time of 1.2 seconds. It comes with a 2.2kW charger. The EV bike gets features like adaptive cruise control, a 10-inch touchscreen display, 5G connectivity, dual disc brakes, automated heated and cooled seats, and Krutrim AI chatbot capabilities. Additionally, it also has a special race mode for software-based performance adjustment.
For safety, it comes with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Cornering ABS, Traction Control and three BS modes – Race, Rain and Urban. Further, Ola Electric has also introduced wheelie and stoppie prevention using algorithms that can adjust torque figures. Riders can keep an eye on the Roadster Pro with the tamper alert feature, while emergency SOS alerts can help share their live locations in emergency situations.
The entry-level Ola Electric Roadster X gets LED headlamps, a 4-3-inch TFT display, front disc brakes and turn-by-turn navigation capabilities. The company has also brought along features from the Ola Electric S1 Pro like cruise control and reverse mode. The EV bike has a claimed range of up to 200 km and a top speed of 124 km/h. It also gets a slew of safety features including geo-fencing, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), tamper alert and fall detection and time-fencing.
Roadster X is the entry-level electric bicycle
Photo credit: Ola Electric
The Ola Roadster X has three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. The company claims a 0-40 km/h time of 4 seconds.
The middle child, the Roadster, builds on the features of the Ola Electric Roadster X by adding a larger 6.8-inch TFT display, twin-spoke alloy wheels, Krutrim voice assistant, smart park, group navigation and a DIY mode. It comes with an IP67-rated battery with a maximum claimed range of 248km and a top speed of 126km/h, thanks to a 13kW electric motor. Like the top-spec Roadster Pro, this model also gets dual disc brakes. It also adds a Hyper mode, taking the total number of riding modes to four.
In the Indian electric two-wheeler market, the Ola Electric Roadster series will compete with entry-level models like the Tork Kratos R and Revolt RV400 or high-performance motorcycles like the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 and Matter Aera, depending on the model.
