Ola Electric has achieved a major milestone in India’s electric mobility journey with the certification of its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh). The company announced that the motorcycle, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has received approval under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar.
With this approval, Ola Electric will now begin deliveries of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), making it the first electric motorcycle in India to be certified with a completely in-house developed 4680 battery cell and pack. The certification marks a significant step forward for domestic EV technology and reinforces India’s push toward self-reliant electric mobility solutions.
The Ola Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh sets a new benchmark in electric motorcycling with an industry-leading claimed range of up to 500 km. This extended range is enabled by the high energy density and advanced thermal performance of Ola’s homegrown 4680 Bharat Cell technology. By fundamentally addressing range anxiety, the Roadster X+ makes long-distance and inter-city electric riding practical, not just in urban centres but also across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets where charging infrastructure remains limited.
Following this certification, Ola Electric has now expanded the use of its in-house 4680 Bharat Cell technology across its entire two-wheeler portfolio, covering both electric scooters and motorcycles. The same battery platform is also set to power Ola शक्ति, further strengthening the company’s vertically integrated strategy spanning cell manufacturing, battery packs, and vehicle platforms.
The Roadster X+ certification was granted after rigorous vehicle-level testing as prescribed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for Battery Operated Vehicles in the electric two-wheeler category. The validation programme included comprehensive safety, electrical, performance, and environmental assessments such as constructional and functional safety, range testing, gradeability, noise levels, electromagnetic compatibility, and braking performance, ensuring full compliance with India’s regulatory standards.
In addition to vehicle-level approval, the 9.1 kWh high-energy battery pack built using Ola’s 4680 Bharat Cells has also received certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS-156 Amendment 4. The battery pack successfully cleared stringent safety and durability evaluations, including water immersion tests, thermal runaway and fire safety tests, as well as mechanical tests covering vibration and shock, underlining Ola Electric’s focus on battery safety and robustness.
