Honda Dio 125 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Dio 125 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,05,743 more than the Dio 125, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 112% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Dio 125 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Dio 125
The Dio 125 starts ₹1,05,743 lower (₹94,256 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,350 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 and rear disc brake that the Dio 125 does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 11 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dio 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is style-conscious commuters
- your priority is college and office runs
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 | Dio 125 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,08,400 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,204 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,26,514 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaDio 125 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹94,256 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,990 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 123.9 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 8.2 bhp | — |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 47 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 | 95 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 105 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 5.3 L | — |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm | — |
| Length | 1830 mm | — |
| Width | 707 mm | — |
| Height | 1172 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 190 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 90/100-10 | — |
Dio 125 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dio 125 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Dio 125 is cheaper by ₹1,05,743 at the base variant (₹94,256 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Dio 125 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹1,09,100: roughly ₹1,08,400 for the Dio 125 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 ₹2,26,514 for the Dio 125 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Dio 125 comes out ₹21,656 ahead.
