Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,24,499 more than the Splendor Plus, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 165% 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 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro and 7.5/10 for the Splendor Plus.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus
The Splendor Plus starts ₹1,24,499 lower (₹75,500 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,950 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 Splendor Plus 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 13 more items.
Warranty
Splendor Plus
Splendor Plus 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 Splendor Plus 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 first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Splendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹75,500 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹87,900 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹68,255 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹4,220 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹1,77,875 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹75,500 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹2,390 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC 2-valve |
| Power | — | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 70 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 4-speed |
| Starter | — | Self and kick |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 52 kW | — |
| Battery | 8 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 316 km | — |
| Charging time | 3.7 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | — | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1236 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | 130 mm drum |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | 130 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Twin shock, 5-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
Roadster Pro vs Splendor Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Splendor Plus?
- The Splendor Plus is cheaper by ₹1,24,499 at the base variant (₹75,500 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Splendor Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹1,29,600: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro and ₹87,900 for the Splendor Plus, 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 ₹1,77,875 for the Splendor Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus comes out ₹70,295 ahead.
