Ola Electric Cuts Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh Price by ₹60,000, Opens Limited Sales Windows

Ola Electric has reduced the price of its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, by ₹60,000. The motorcycle now costs ₹1,29,999, down from its previous price of ₹1,89,999 (ex-showroom). Ola attributes this price cut to improved production efficiency of its in-house 4680 Bharat battery cells at its Gigafactory.

Key Highlights

• Ola Electric reduces Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh price by ₹60,000
• Limited sales windows replace open sales for the motorcycle
• Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh claims up to 500km range per charge
• Ola reports over 10,000 registrations in March
• Company expands battery production aiming for 6GWh capacity

Limited Sales Windows Announced

The Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh will no longer be available through regular open sales. Instead, Ola will offer the motorcycle in limited batches during specific purchase windows. The first booking window opens on 3 April from 6pm to 9pm. Future booking slots will be announced based on production capacity and demand.

Ola stated that demand for the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh currently exceeds supply. As a result, deliveries will be managed through these timed sales windows to ensure fair distribution to customers.

Production and Performance Updates

The Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh is Ola’s top-spec electric motorcycle. It claims a range of up to 500km on a full charge. The company is also expanding battery production capacity at its Gigafactory. Ola aims to reach a 6GWh production target in the next phase of expansion.

In March, Ola reported over 10,000 registrations, reflecting a strong month-on-month increase in sales. This growth highlights rising consumer interest in Ola’s electric motorcycles.

Customer Service and Reliability Concerns

Despite the price reduction and increased production, some customers continue to report issues. These include software glitches and challenges at service centres in resolving technical problems. Ola’s CEO publicly acknowledged these concerns earlier this year.

To address these issues, Ola launched initiatives such as ‘hyper-service’ to improve after-sales support. The effectiveness of these measures in resolving customer complaints remains to be seen.