Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and Hero MotoCorp Splendor Plus Xtec are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,18,639 more than the Splendor Plus Xtec, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 146% 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 7/10 for the Splendor Plus Xtec.
Category by category
Price
Splendor Plus Xtec
The Splendor Plus Xtec starts ₹1,18,639 lower (₹81,360 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹3,760 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 Xtec does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, led headlamp and projector headlamp and 12 more items.
Warranty
Splendor Plus Xtec
Splendor Plus Xtec 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 Xtec 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 fuel-economy first buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Splendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹81,360 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹94,300 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹69,325 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹4,528 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹1,85,653 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | Hero MotoCorpSplendor Plus Xtec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹81,360 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹2,580 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 73 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 52 kW | — |
| Battery | 8 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 316 km | — |
| Charging time | 3.7 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 87 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 112 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 9.8 L |
| Seat height | — | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1236 mm |
| Length | — | 2000 mm |
| Width | — | 720 mm |
| Height | — | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | IBS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | 5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
Roadster Pro vs Splendor Plus Xtec: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Splendor Plus Xtec?
- The Splendor Plus Xtec is cheaper by ₹1,18,639 at the base variant (₹81,360 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Splendor Plus Xtec in Delhi?
- About ₹1,23,200: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro and ₹94,300 for the Splendor Plus Xtec, 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 ₹1,85,653 for the Splendor Plus Xtec, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Splendor Plus Xtec comes out ₹62,517 ahead.
