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Ola Electric Roadster X Plus range and running cost

Certified range 252 km, real-world 153–174 km. What it costs per km, per month and over five years.

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Certified vs real range

Expect 153–174 km from the Roadster X Plus in everyday use against a certified IDC range of 252 km. The 35% gap is on the larger side, so plan around the lower figure.

Among the 23 electric scooters we have reviewed it ranks 2nd for range, 105 km above the group average of 147 km.

Charging at home in Delhi at about ₹7.5/unit, a 4.5 kWh pack costs roughly ₹37 to fill and works out to about ₹0.23 per km. Riding 30 km a day, that is around ₹177 a month, a fraction of what a petrol scooter costs to run.

Why the gap exists: electric scooter range explained.

Monthly running cost by city

30 km a day, 26 days a month, at each city's current domestic electricity tariff.

City₹ per unitPer kmPer month
Delhi7.50.23₹177
Mumbai9.00.27₹213
Bengaluru8.00.24₹189
Hyderabad7.00.21₹165
Chennai6.50.20₹153
Kolkata8.00.24₹189
Pune9.00.27₹213
Ahmedabad6.50.20₹153
Jaipur7.50.23₹177
Lucknow6.50.20₹153

Five-year cost of ownership

Base variant bought in Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance renewals are typical figures for the class.

On-road purchase
₹1,41,800
Charging
₹10,625
Servicing
₹10,000
Insurance renewals
₹6,808
Five-year total
₹1,69,233

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the Roadster X Plus works out to about ₹3.6 per km all-in, of which 6% is electricity and 84% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.

Getting the most range

Range on the Roadster X Plus depends on mode more than anything else. The highest mode can cut range by a third compared with Eco, and sustained speeds above 60 km/h drain the pack quickly because aerodynamic load grows with the square of speed.

Charge to 80% for daily use and only fill to 100% before a long ride; lithium packs age slower that way, and most warranties only replace a battery that falls below 70% of original capacity.

Cold mornings and a heavy pillion both trim range. Budget for the low end of the real-world band in winter and when riding two-up.

Where it stands in its class

Roadster X Plus range: questions people ask

What is the real range of the Roadster X Plus?
The certified range is 252 km. In everyday riding expect 153–174 km depending on mode, speed and load.
How much does the Roadster X Plus cost to run per month?
Charging works out to about ₹0.23 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹177 a month before servicing.
How long does the Roadster X Plus take to charge?
About 5.9 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
Should I trust the Roadster X Plus's 252km range claim?
No, plan around the reported real-world figure of 153-174km instead; the gap between claim and reality here is larger than on most other bikes in this batch, so treat the brochure number as a best-case lab result rather than a daily-use estimate.

Roadster X Plus from

₹1.35 Lakh