Hero MotoCorp Destini Prime vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Destini Prime and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,22,386 more than the Destini Prime, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 158% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Destini Prime and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Destini Prime
The Destini Prime starts ₹1,22,386 lower (₹77,613 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,880 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Destini Prime does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, rear monoshock and led headlamp and 14 more items.
Warranty
Destini Prime
Destini Prime comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Destini Prime if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is daily commuting
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Destini Prime | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹77,613 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹90,200 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹91,475 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,328 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,03,503 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpDestini Prime | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹77,613 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,460 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.6 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 9 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.4 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49.5 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 5 L | — |
| Seat height | 778 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1245 mm | — |
| Length | 1809 mm | — |
| Width | 729 mm | — |
| Height | 1154 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | IBS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Single Coil Spring Hydraulic Type | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
Destini Prime vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Destini Prime or the Roadster Pro?
- The Destini Prime is cheaper by ₹1,22,386 at the base variant (₹77,613 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Destini Prime and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹1,27,300: roughly ₹90,200 for the Destini Prime and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,03,503 for the Destini Prime and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Destini Prime comes out ₹44,667 ahead.
