Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs TVS Ronin 225
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and TVS Ronin 225 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹69,685 more than the Ronin 225, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 53% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Ronin 225
The Ronin 225 starts ₹69,685 lower (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,210 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
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets projector headlamp, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 8 more items.
Warranty
Ronin 225
Ronin 225 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
Buy the Ronin 225 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is style-focused riders
- your priority is weekend cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Ronin 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,30,314 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹1,51,600 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹1,10,915 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹7,276 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹3,04,791 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | TVSRonin 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,30,314 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹4,130 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 225.9 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | — | 20.1 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 19.9 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 42 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 52 kW | — |
| Battery | 8 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 316 km | — |
| Charging time | 3.7 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 159 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 14 L |
| Seat height | — | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 181 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1357 mm |
| Length | — | 2040 mm |
| Width | — | 805 mm |
| Height | — | 1170 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | 41dia. Upside Down Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | — | 130/70-17 |
Roadster Pro vs Ronin 225: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Ronin 225?
- The Ronin 225 is cheaper by ₹69,685 at the base variant (₹1,30,314 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Ronin 225 in Delhi?
- About ₹65,900: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro and ₹1,51,600 for the Ronin 225, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro and ₹3,04,791 for the Ronin 225, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹56,621 ahead.
