OLA’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Ola Electric not only talks about new lines of motorcycles but also discusses its more ambitious plans for the next two years. Of course, one of the big takeaways is that the company will use in-house batteries from 2025 onward. That will surely make the vehicles better in terms of performance and be cost-effective, too. The first electric bike under its brand is expected to debut by the first half of 2025.
OLA ROADSTER X: AFFORDABLE INNOVATION
OLA has been selling a new Roadster X series, touted to be very affordable, with a starting price of Rs 75,000. The most affordable one in the series is the Roadster X itself. It comes in three variants:
- 2.5kWh Base Model: Priced at Rs 75,000.
- 3.5kWh Mid-Range Model: Priced at Rs 85,000.
- 4.5kWh Top Model: Priced at Rs 1 lakh.
Ola claims that the 4.5kWh variant can accelerate from 0 to 40kph in just 2.8 seconds, achieve a top speed of 124kph, and offer a range of 200km on a single charge. The Roadster X features a minimalist design with a focus on functionality. Key features include disc brakes with Combi Braking System (CBS), a 4.3-inch LCD screen powered by the latest MoveOS 5, and three riding modes: Sport, Normal, and Eco. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2025.
OLA ROADSTER: VERSATILITY MEETS POWER
- 3.5kWh Base Variant: Priced at Rs 1.05 lakh.
- 4.5kWh Mid-Spec Variant: Priced at Rs 1.20 lakh.
- 6kWh Top-Spec Variant: Priced at Rs 1.40 lakh.
The top-of-the-line Roadster can accelerate 0-40kph in 2 seconds, hit a top speed of 126kph, and travel as far as 248km in one session. Four riding modes – Hyper, Sport, Normal, and Eco – are also part of the features, with access made through the 6.8-inch TFT touchscreen. Cruise control, proximity unlock, smartwatch app integration, and AI-driven features all appear on the fully loaded version of the Roadster. Safety is the right concern, though it features aspects such as single-channel ABS, cornering ABS, and disc brakes. The company is to start deliveries of the Roadster during the first half of 2025, just after the Roadster X.
OLA ROADSTER PRO: THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE
The Roadster Pro is the flagship for those who are looking for the ultimate in electric motorcycle performance. Power-wise, it is a high-performance motorcycle because it has a motor which peaks at 52kW with 105Nm of torque. It is available in two variants:
- 8kWh Model: Priced at Rs 2 lakh.
- 16kWh Model: Priced at Rs 2.50 lakh.
Ola has created the Roadster Pro for speed and durability. It will zoom from 0 to 60 kph in just 1.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 194 kph. The 16kWh version offers an excellent IDC range of 579km and thus is perfect for long rides. The Roadster Pro includes a 10-inch TFT touchscreen display, USD fork, dual-channel ABS, and four riding modes. It also features a suite of advanced safety features, which includes ADAS, three levels of traction control, cornering ABS, and wheelie and stoppie control. Deliveries for the Roadster Pro are scheduled for the first half of 2026.
BHARAT 4680: OLA’S NEXT-GEN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Ola also revealed its revolutionary Bharat 4680 battery technology, which will be starting to get embedded into its electric vehicles from 2025 onwards. Ola is so confident about the gigafactory currently testing these batteries that it sees them as a significant cost-effective and competitive advantage tool. The cells, according to Ola, will be five times more energy-dense than its existing models, have more than 1,000 charge cycles, and support faster charging capabilities.
CONCLUSION
The Ola Roadster series presents a new threshold to the country of India as far as electric motorcycles are concerned. Here, promises of affordability, performance, and innovation are supposed to now shape the face of electric mobility in the country. The three models, Roadster X, Roadster, and Roadster Pro, pretty much puncture the market from 2025. This would surely bring about a glimpse into the transportation of the future. The road ahead appears smoothed and promising, and Ola Electric seems ready for the lead.
