Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs TVS Star City Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and TVS Star City Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹1,27,973 more than the Star City Plus, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 178% 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 6/10 for the Star City Plus.
Category by category
Price
Star City Plus
The Star City Plus starts ₹1,27,973 lower (₹72,026 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹4,060 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 Star City 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
Star City Plus
Star City 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 Star City Plus if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is buyers who want a digital console
- your priority is daily city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Star City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹72,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹84,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹64,300 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹4,032 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹1,69,832 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | TVSStar City Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹72,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹2,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 109.7 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 8.1 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 8.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 70 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 | 90 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 10 L |
| Seat height | — | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 172 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1260 mm |
| Length | — | 1984 mm |
| Width | — | 750 mm |
| Height | — | 1080 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 110 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | SBT |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic (Oil damped) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | 5 step adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 2.75X17"41P |
| Rear tyre | — | 3.0X17"50P |
Roadster Pro vs Star City Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Star City Plus?
- The Star City Plus is cheaper by ₹1,27,973 at the base variant (₹72,026 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Star City Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹1,33,500: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro and ₹84,000 for the Star City 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 ₹1,69,832 for the Star City Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Star City Plus comes out ₹78,338 ahead.
