KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Ola Roadster X test drives begin for customers
- Deliveries are already underway from May 23
- Comes in two variants with max. claimed range of upto 502 km on a single charge
Ola Electric has officially kicked off test rides for its first electric motorcycle, the Roadster X. Interested buyers can schedule a ride through the brand's official website or by visiting their nearest Ola dealership. With test rides now underway, buyers can go and have a feel of how the electric bike works in real life and then make up their minds if it matches their personality and liking. Read on to find out more details about this, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community of avid petrolheads to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Ola Roadster X Deliveries Underway As Test Rides Begin
Ola Electric has kicked off test rides for its first electric motorcycle, the Ola Roadster X, shortly after deliveries began on May 23. Offered in two trims, the standard and X+, the Roadster X lineup brings a variety of battery and performance configurations to the table. Prices begin at Rs. 1 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant, while the top-end X+ version, equipped with a 9.1 kWh battery, is priced up to Rs. 2 lakh. Enthusiasts eager to get a feel of the bike can schedule a test ride via Ola's official website or mobile app. Currently, test rides are being held in selected cities, with more locations expected to be added soon.
In terms of equipment, both variants get three ride modes, Eco, Normal, and Sport, along with full LED lighting, a 4.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The mechanical setup includes telescopic forks up front, dual rear shock absorbers, a front disc brake, and a rear drum brake. Now, let's talk about the battery and range numbers.
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Battery And Range Details
The standard Ola Roadster X comes with multiple battery pack options, 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh, delivering a claimed IDC range of up to 252 km. It runs on a 7 kW motor producing 9.4 bhp and offers a top speed of 118 kmph. Meanwhile, the more powerful Roadster X+ gets an 11 kW motor with 14.75 bhp, pushing its top speed to 125 kmph. On the largest available battery, Ola claims a range of 501 km, and the bike can sprint from 0-40 kmph in just 2.7 seconds.
Verdict
The electric bike series is one of the highly anticipated line-up, both for the company as well as the consumers that are looking for an electric two wheeler but not a scooter. As for the Roadtser X, it is the now available for test rides and with a pricing of Rs 99k starting point, it sure gives a tough fight to its rivals.
