Ola Electric Rolls Out the Roadster Series: Specification, Price, and MoveOS 5 — A Deep Dive
An emerging
giant in the Indian electric vehicle market, the Ola Electric, took its next
big jump by launching its series under the Roadster segment. The sub-segment
consists of three different models: Roadster X, Roadster, and Roadster Pro,
aiming to change the dynamics of electric motorcycles. The article points out
the technical specifications, prices, and major features of these motorcycles,
along with Ola's new software platform—MoveOS 5
The Series Roadster: Model Overview
The Roadster
series are based on the Gen 3 platform, with technology and performance
considerations well into the future. An overview of the model details is
presented below-
Roadster X
The base variant
gets three battery options- 2.5 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4.5 kWh. Some key features of
this variant are as follows:
- Top power output: 11 kW
- Max speed: 124 km/h
- Range: Up to 200 km/claimed
- Acceleration: 0-40 km/h in 2.8 seconds (4.5 kWh variant)
- Braking: Combi Braking System with disc brakes
Roadster
Targeting a
broader customer base, the Roadster is propelled using three variants of
batteries: 3.5 kWh, 4.5 kWh, and 6 kWh. This is how it stands:
- Peak power output: 13 kW
- Top speed: 126 km/h claimed
- Range: Up to 248 km claimed
- Acceleration: 0-40 km/h in 2 seconds (6 kWh variant)
Roadster Pro
Being the
flagship, the Roadster Pro has some really strong performance figures to boast
about, and this will come with a choice of two battery configurations: 8 kWh
and 16 kWh. Some of the key highlights are:
- Peak power output: 52 kW
- Top speed: 194 km/h (claimed)
- Range: Up to 579 km (claimed)
- Acceleration: 0-40 km/h in just 1.2 seconds on the 16 kWh variant
Pricing and Availability
Well, Ola has
adopted an aggressive pricing strategy for this Roadster series as below.
Roadster X
starts at Rs. 74,999: Introductory price, ex-showroom
Roadster: Rs.
1,04,999 onwards (introductory price ex-showroom)
Roadster Pro:
Rs. 1,99,999 for the 8-kWh version (pre-GST) and Rs. 2,49,999 for the 16-kWh
version Roadster and Roadster X deliveries to commence from January 2025 and
Roadster Pro expected to go on sale sometime around Diwali next year.
MoveOS 5: The Software Revolution
Together with
the hardware, Ola has introduced the latest version of the electric vehicle
operating system, MoveOS 5. The software update comes with some new features
and improvements:
Advanced Driver
Assistance System: MoveOS 5 comes with ADAS features that keep riders safe and
convenient.
The system will
offer advanced mapping and navigation capabilities so that it can update riders
on traffic. This could also allow it to suggest an optimal route real-time.
Better
connectivity: More connectivity to phones and other connected devices can be
expected.
Over-the-air updates: Ola would release software updates over the air so that vehicles are updated and running with the latest features.
In addition to
these, its upcoming Roadster series is a superb example of a strong step,
expressing confidence made by Ola into the Indian electric motorcycle sector.
It is targeted toward performance, range, and affordability; thus, it is
customer-specific. The introduction of MoveOS 5 is a characteristic that
defines Ola as a tech-savvy player on the electric vehicle landscape. As the
electric motorcycle segment continually takes its shape, the final results of
the proceeds of the Roadster series will be cautiously scoped and watched by
observing stakeholders and consumers alike.
Note: The specifications and availability details are based on the information available at the time of writing. There can be changes in the specifications and availability.
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