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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Electric's Sales Plunge 45 Percent In June '25 Amid Roadster X Troubles
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has announced sales data for June 2025. Based on the data revealed for electric two-wheelers, the manufacturer sold 20,190 units in June 2025. This translates to a decline of 45.22 percent compared to the sales of 36,859 units during the same period in the previous year. On the other hand, monthly sales grew by 9.13 per cent for the brand, compared to the dispatch of 18,501 units in May 2025. Meanwhile, the electric vehicle manufacturer recorded vehicle registrations of 60,000 units in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, as per VAHAN data. It is projected to post quarter-on-quarter revenue growth of nearly 25 per cent, underlining the gains from its recalibrated sustainable growth efforts, as per reports. Also Read: New Kinetic Electric Scooter Spied- To Get Retro-Inspired Look? In the Indian market, the brand's recently begun deliveries of its first electric motorcycle, the Roadster X, after several delays. However, troubles for the electric motorcycle did not end there. Now, a video is circulating online featuring a customer experiencing problems with their electric two-wheeler. In the video, the owner of the electric motorcycle expresses concerns about significant charging difficulties with the Ola Roadster X+. He demonstrates that the TFT screen displays "Not Charging" despite being plugged into a power source. He also attempted to contact customer support, but they advised him to go to the nearest Ola service center. Unfortunately, his trip to the service center was unproductive, as the attendant could not solve the problem. The Ola Roadster X, currently on sale in the country, comes at a starting price of Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the Roadster X Plus is the relatively expensive variant of the EV, which comes at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike was launched in the country in February 2025, while the deliveries began in June 2025.
NDTV
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Roaster X+ Faces Charging Malfunction; Owner Left Agitated: Video
Ola, the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, launched the Roadster motorcycle in February 2025. However, the initial delivery commenced in June 2025, after a delay. Also, the brand started giving test rides to prospective customers in the same month. Recently, we came across a video shared by Kamal - one of the first-few owners of the motorcycle, on YouTube - addressing some serious issues that he faced with the Ola Roadster. In the video, Kamal explains that he booked the Ola Roadster X+ on 7th March 2025, and after taking delivery, he has covered about 100 km on the bike. Explaining further, he says that the electric motorcycle is facing some serious charging issues. In the video, he even demonstrated that the TFT screen of the Roadster X+ reads "Not Charging", even after connecting it to a power source. Kamal also tried reaching customer care, which insisted he visit the nearest Ola service center. However, his visit to the service center proved to be unfruitful as the service center attendant shrugged off by claiming 'ye mere bas ki baat nahi hai (it's not my cup of tea)'. It is not the first time that the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer has faced backlash. Earlier, Ola Electric faced scrutiny from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) regarding a mismatch between reported sales figures and actual vehicle registrations. Also, the company has received a high number of customer complaints related to manufacturing defects, unprofessional service staff, and difficulty in resolving issues. Back in January, Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra called out Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, stating, "While not responding to the cry of existing customers he's here with new schemes to embezzle people of their hard-earned money. He's morally more bankrupt than thieves & drug dealers I'd say..."
NDTV
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Roadster X Electric Motorcycle's Deliveries Start In Delhi
Ola has now kick-started the deliveries for the Roadster X in Delhi. The brand has already started the test rides for its electric bike a few days ago. Prospective customers can book the test ride via the brand's official website or visit their nearest dealership. Also, Ola has announced benefits worth Rs 10,000 for the first 5,000 customers. Here are the details about the Ola Roadster X that you must check out. Ola Roadster X: Battery And Powertrain The Ola Roadster X has three battery pack options: a 2.5 kWh, a 3.5 kWh, and a 4.5 kWh battery pack. These battery variants claim to deliver a peak power output of 9 bhp. Meanwhile, the Ola Roadster X+ gets a 4.5 kWh and a 9.1 kWh battery pack option that delivers a peak power of around 14.75 hp. Ola Roadster X Ola Roadster X: Range, Acceleration, Top Speed The Ola Roadster X has an IDC range of 501 km on a single charge. It has a top speed of 125 km/h and is capable of sprinting from 0-40 kmph in just 2.7 seconds. Also Read: New Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Spied- New Launches On Anvil? Ola Roadster X: Features The Ola Roadster X has a 4.3-inch TFT screen that supports Bluetooth Connectivity for navigation and other utilities. It also offers DIY mode, cruise control, reverse function, and more. Also, all the Roadster variants get brake-by-wire technology and a tyre pressure monitoring system. Ola Roadster X: Price The Ola Roadster X is available at a starting price of Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), and the Roadster X+ is available at a starting price of Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Roadster X Electric Motorcycle Deliveries To Begin On May 23
Ola Roadster X was launched in the Indian market in February 2025. At the time, the electric two-wheeler manufacturer announced the initiation of the bookings for the EV with the plans to begin deliveries soon. However, the plans kept on being delayed for unknown reasons. Now, the brand has released a new video on social media platforms announcing that the deliveries for the electric motorcycle will begin on 23 May 2025. The Ola Roadster X's deliveries will be done in the country in a phased manner, unlike the electric scooter of the brand. In its initial phase, the bike will be available for consumers in Bengaluru, followed by other regions in the country. This gives the manufacturer a chance to sort out the potential issues that might come in the initial batch. Also Read: The Ola Roadster X is available in two variants, which are the X and X+. The X trim offers three battery pack options: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh. This trim can reach a maximum speed of 118 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 40 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. Additionally, the largest battery pack option claims to provide a range of 252 km on a single charge. As for the high-end X+ variant, it offers choices of a 4.5 kWh battery and a 9.1 kWh battery pack. The Ola Roadster X+ achieves a top speed of 125 km/h and can go from 0 to 40 km/h in only 2.7 seconds. The smaller battery option is said to deliver a range of 252 km, while the larger battery option boasts a range of 501 km on a single charge. With all of the aforementioned details, the Ola Roadster X comes at a starting price of Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the Roadster X Plus has a starting price of Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Roadster X Electric Motorcycle's Delivery Delayed: Here's Why
Ola, the Indian electric two wheeler manufacturer had launched the Roadster X series in February, this year. The brand's first ever electric motorcycle was slated to commence delivery from March 2025. However, Ola has now confirmed that the delivery of the Roadster X will now begin in May. The exact reason for Ola's delay in the delivery of the Roadster X is not known. However, it is likely to be due to the brand's homologation process delay. While not a single model of the Roadster X has been sold since the launch, the brand mentioned 1,395 bookings as unit sales in February. Later, the brand admitted the same in a letter to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Ola Roadster X gets two variants in the catalogue, namely- X and X+. The X trim gets three battery packs, as options- 5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh battery. The X trim boasts a top speed of 118 kmph and throttles from 0-40 kmph in just 3.1 seconds. Also, the bigger battery trim claims a total range of 252 kms in a single charge. Talking about the high-spec X+ variant, it gets a 4.5 kWh and a 9.1 kWh battery pack as options. The Ola Roadster X+ offers a top speed of 125 kmph and can shoot from 0-40 kmph in just 2.7 seconds. The smaller battery pack is claimed to deliver a range of 252 km, while the larger battery pack boasts 501 km of range on a single charge. Also Read: The prices of the Ola Roadster X starts from Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom). However, as part of the introductory price offers customers can get it at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom).
