Ola Electric is making a significant move into the electric motorcycle market with the launch of its Roadster series. Production has commenced in Chennai, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2025. This launch marks Ola Electric’s expansion from electric scooters into the motorcycle segment, offering a new range of options for EV enthusiasts.
Ola Roadster Models: A Detailed Overview
The Ola Roadster lineup features three distinct models, each catering to different needs and preferences:
Ola Roadster X
The Roadster X is positioned as the entry-level model in the series, designed to be an affordable option for those looking to switch to electric motorcycles.
- Battery and Range: The Roadster X offers three battery options: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh, providing ranges of 117 km, 159 km, and 200 km, respectively.
- Performance: It is powered by an 11kW motor, achieving top speeds of 105 km/h, 117 km/h, and 124 km/h, depending on the battery variant. It can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 3.2 seconds (2.5 kWh), 2.9 seconds (3.5 kWh) and 2.8 seconds (4.5 kWh).
- Features: The Roadster X includes a 4.3-inch LCD, LED lighting, and a tire pressure monitoring system. It also offers three riding modes: Sports, Normal and Eco.
- Braking and Suspension: The Roadster X features a front disc brake and a rear drum brake, along with telescopic front forks and dual rear shocks.
- Price: The Roadster X is priced between ₹74,999 and ₹99,999 (ex-showroom), making it an attractive entry point into the electric motorcycle market.
- Charging: It takes 3.3 hours to charge the 2.5 kWh battery to 80%, 4.6 hours for the 3.5 kWh battery and 5.9 hours for the 4.5 kWh battery.
Ola Roadster
The standard Ola Roadster is designed for riders looking for a balance of performance and range.
- Battery and Range: This model offers a substantial range of 248 km on a single charge, making it suitable for longer rides. It is equipped with a 6 kWh battery pack.
- Performance: The Roadster has a top speed of 126 km/h.
- Features: It boasts a 7-inch TFT touchscreen display, multiple riding modes (Hyper, Eco, Normal, and Sports), proximity unlock, hill hold, tamper alerts, cruise control, and the AI-powered Krutrim Assistant.
- Braking and Suspension: The Ola Roadster is equipped with disc brakes on both front and rear wheels.
- Price: The standard Roadster is available at a starting price of ₹1,04,999 (ex-showroom), with other battery options pushing the price up to ₹1,39,999.
- Charging: The charging time is approximately 7.9 hours for a full charge.
Ola Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is the premium offering in the lineup, designed for those seeking top-tier performance and range.
- Battery and Range: It is available with two battery options: 8 kWh and 16 kWh, providing impressive ranges of 316 km and 579 km, respectively. The 16kWh variant makes the Roadster Pro the electric motorcycle with the largest range in the country.
- Performance: The Roadster Pro is powered by a 52kW motor, offering a sporty and futuristic design.
- Features: It includes a 10-inch TFT touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, Ola maps, full LED illumination, hill hold, proximity lock, four ride modes (Hyper, Sport, Normal, and Eco), a tire pressure monitoring system, and tamper alert.
- Braking and Suspension: The Roadster Pro comes with dual front and single rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS, mounted on alloy wheels, and rides on USD front forks and a monoshock.
- Price: The Roadster Pro is priced at ₹1,99,999 for the 8 kWh variant and ₹2,49,999 for the 16 kWh variant (ex-showroom).
- Charging: The 8 kWh variant takes about 3.7 hours to fully charge.
Key Features Across the Roadster Lineup
While each model has unique specifications, several key features are consistent across the Ola Roadster series:
- Advanced Displays: All models feature touchscreen displays for navigation, vehicle information, and control. The base model comes with a 4.3 inch LCD, the standard model a 7 inch TFT and the Pro model a 10 inch TFT screen.
- Riding Modes: Multiple riding modes such as Hyper, Sport, Normal, and Eco are available to optimize performance and range based on the riding conditions.
- Connectivity: Features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone integration, and turn-by-turn navigation enhance the riding experience.
- Safety: Features such as tamper alerts, tire pressure monitoring systems, and advanced braking systems are included to ensure rider safety.
- LED Lighting: All models use full LED lighting for enhanced visibility and a modern aesthetic.
- MoveOS: All models are equipped with Ola’s proprietary operating system, MoveOS.
Ola Electric’s Expansion
The launch of the Roadster series marks Ola Electric’s entry into the electric motorcycle market, a move that follows their success in the electric scooter segment. Currently, Ola Electric sells multiple electric scooters, including the popular S1 Pro and S1 X models. The company’s expansion into motorcycles is expected to provide consumers with more varied options in the EV space.
Ola Electric S1 Scooter Series
Ola Electric also offers a range of electric scooters, known for their impressive range, performance, and modern features. Here’s a brief look at some of the popular models:
Ola S1 Pro
The Ola S1 Pro is a high-performance electric scooter known for its impressive range and speed.
- Range: It offers a claimed range of 195 km on a full charge, with a “true range” of 180 km in Eco mode and 143 km in Normal mode.
- Performance: The S1 Pro has a top speed of 120 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in 2.6 seconds in hyper mode.
- Battery and Charging: It features a 4 kWh battery pack that takes 6.5 hours to charge from 0 to 100 percent using a 750W portable charger. Fast charging is available, providing a range of 50km in just 15 minutes using Ola’s Hypercharger network.
- Features: The S1 Pro comes with a color TFT touchscreen display, navigation, keyless ignition, and multiple connected features.
- Price: The Ola S1 Pro is priced at ₹1.35 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Ola S1 X
The Ola S1 X is an affordable electric scooter available in multiple variants:
- Battery and Range: The S1 X comes with battery options of 2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh, offering ranges of 95 km, 151 km and 193 km respectively.
- Performance: The S1 X has a top speed of 85 km/h (2 kWh variant) or 90 km/h (3 and 4 kWh variants).
- Features: It includes a digital display and various connected features via the Ola Electric App.
- Charging: The S1 X 2 kWh takes 5 hours to charge, the 3 kWh and S1 X+ 7.4 hours and the 4 kWh variant 6.5 hours.
- Price: The S1 X is priced between ₹69,999 and ₹1.02 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), depending on the variant.
Conclusion
Ola Electric’s entry into the electric motorcycle market with the Roadster series is a significant development for the EV industry. With a range of models catering to different needs and price points, Ola is set to offer a variety of electric two-wheelers to its consumers. The Roadster series, along with the existing S1 scooter lineup, underscores Ola’s commitment to providing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. The production of the Roadster range has already begun, and deliveries are scheduled to start in March 2025, marking a new chapter for Ola Electric.
