Ola's Roadster X+ gets govt certification

Ola Electric on Tuesday said that its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), powered by an indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has received certification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar.With this approval, Ola Electric will begin deliveries of the Roadster X+, marking it as the first electric motorcycle in India certified with a completely in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. The Roadster X+ offers an industry-leading range of up to 500 km, enabling long-distance and inter-city rides beyond urban centres.“The government certification of the Roadster X+ is a major milestone in Ola Electric’s journey towards building end-to-end EV technology in India. With the Roadster X+ (9.1kWh), we are delivering an unmatched range along with superior performance, safety, and reliability, powered entirely by our own cell and battery technology. This is a defining step towards accelerating EV adoption in India’s motorcycle-dominated 2W market,” an Ola Electric spokesperson said.Ola said that the certification comes after rigorous vehicle-level testing, including constructional and functional safety, range, gradeability, noise, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and braking performance, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).In addition, the 9.1 kWh battery pack has received ARAI certification under AIS-156 Amendment 4. It successfully cleared safety and durability tests covering water immersion, thermal runaway, fire safety, vibration, and mechanical shocks.Ola Electric has extended the 4680 Bharat Cell platform across its two-wheeler portfolio, including scooters and motorcycles such as Ola Shakti.