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Ola Electric had first previewed the Roadster series in the form of a concept design last year. While the window for reserving all three models have begun, deliveries of the Roadster and the Roadster X are slated for January 2025. Deliveries of the Roadster Pro are scheduled for later in Diwali 2025. Here is a comprehensive look at the entire range of the Ola Roadster and all the variants that are available:

Ola Roadster X

The entry-level variant is the Roadster X, and it will be available in three sub-variants with varying motors — 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh. The base 2.5 kWh comes at the ex-showroom price of ₹74,999 and the range goes up to ₹99,999 for the 4.5 kWh variant. The Roadster X is claimed to push out 14.7 bhp (11 kW) of peak power. Ola Electric has further said that the top 4.5 kWh variant generates a top speed of 124 kmph and 200 km of range on a single charge. The e-motorcycle is fitted with a 4.3-inch LCD display with MoveOS 5 along with three riding modes.

The Roadster X features a Combi-Braking system. It has front disc brakes with brake by wire technology, and Ola claims that the e-motorcycle can go from zero to 40 kmph in under three seconds. With MoveOS 5, the Roadster X comes with advaced regen, cruise control, and turn by turn navigation. The Roadster X is suspended by twin shock absorbers at the rear end and standard forks in the front.

Ola Roadster

The mid-range Roadster is available in three sub-variants as well and it is said to generate 17.4 bhp (13 kW) of peak power. The base 3.5 kWh variant is priced at ₹1.04 lakh (ex-showroom) and the range goes for as high as ₹1.38 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top 6 kWh variant. The Roadster brings a claimed top speed of 126 kmph and a single-charge range of 248 km. With the 6 kWh battery option, the Roadster promises a zero to 40 kmph sprint under 2.6 seconds. The Ola Roadster sits on double-spoke alloy wheels with dual disc brakes, and it features a monoshock suspension at the rear end alongside standard forks in the front.

The Roadster will be fitted with a 6.8-inch TFT display with the new OS, and it will feature proximity unlock, cruise control, single-channel ABS alongside cornering ABS. The e-motorcycle is further packed with features such as tamper alert and Auto Hill Hold.

Ola Roadster Pro

The Roadster Pro is positioned as the top model from the series and is touted as being the more performance-oriented model from the series. The 8 kWh variant is slotted at an ex-showroom price of ₹1.99 lakh while the 16 kWh variant comes priced at ₹2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The latter variant boasts an IDC-claimed 579 km range on a single charge and Ola says that it can push out 69 bhp (52 kW) of peak power. The motorcycle features a 10-inch TFT touchscreen display along with dual-channel ABS.

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The Roadster Pro will ride on USD front forks and a monoshock rear suspension. The e-motorcycle further features four riding modes called Hyper, Sport, Normal, and Eco. While the MoveOS 5 claims to bring its own suite of features such as ADAS and three-tier traction control, Ola Electric will be launching new features for the Roadster Pro with MoveOS 6. These features are said to include additional ABS modes, such as the track-focused Race Mode, Anti-Wheely and Stoppie Modes.

The following table shows key highlights of the Ola Roadster lineup, such as the range and charging time. Concrete figures for the Ola Roadster Pro 8 kWh variant have not been made public.

First Published Date: 17 Aug 2024, 08:27 AM IST