Ola Electric Roadster Pro vs Honda Unicorn
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ola Electric Roadster Pro and Honda Unicorn are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹84,758 more than the Unicorn, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 74% extra.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro and 5.5/10 for the Unicorn.
Category by category
Price
Unicorn
The Unicorn starts ₹84,758 lower (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,690 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 rear disc brake that the Unicorn does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp and 12 more items.
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 Unicorn if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is no-frills daily commuting
- your priority is riders prioritising reliability
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Roadster Pro | Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,15,241 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,17,500 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹10,230 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,440 | ₹6,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,48,170 | ₹2,61,110 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro | HondaUnicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,999 | ₹1,15,241 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | — | 13 bhp |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Air-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 | 106 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 139 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 13 L |
| Seat height | — | 798 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1335 mm |
| Length | — | 2081 mm |
| Width | — | 756 mm |
| Height | — | 1103 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorbers | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | — | 100/90-18 |
Roadster Pro vs Unicorn: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Roadster Pro or the Unicorn?
- The Unicorn is cheaper by ₹84,758 at the base variant (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Roadster Pro and Unicorn in Delhi?
- About ₹82,500: roughly ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro and ₹1,35,000 for the Unicorn, 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 ₹2,61,110 for the Unicorn, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹12,940 ahead.
