DBT Bureau
Pune, 30 Dec 2025
Ola Electric said that its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has been approved under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989, by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, a government testing agency. With this certification, Ola Electric will now begin deliveries of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first electric motorcycle in India to be certified with a completely in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack.
The Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) offers an industry-leading range of up to 500 km, enabled by Ola Electric’s in-house 4680 Bharat Cell technology with high energy density and advanced thermal management. The extended range supports long-distance and inter-city travel and is expected to aid EV adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, where limited charging infrastructure and longer travel distances have been key challenges.
With the certification of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), Ola Electric has now extended the use of its in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell technology across its two-wheeler portfolio, spanning both electric scooters and motorcycles.
The certification was issued following rigorous vehicle-level safety, electrical, performance and environmental testing, as notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for the certification of Battery Operated Vehicles (BoV) in the electric two-wheeler category. The comprehensive validation programme included critical tests such as constructional and functional safety, range, gradeability, noise, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and braking performance, ensuring compliance with the highest regulatory and safety standards.
