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Ola Electric's Roadster X+ Gets Government Approval
Ola Electric, a company that makes electric vehicles, has received official approval from the government for its new electric motorcycle called the Roadster X+.
This motorcycle uses a special battery called the 4680 Bharat Cell, which was developed by Ola Electric.
The certification was given by a government agency called ICAT.
The Roadster X+ can travel up to 500 kilometers on a single charge, which is great for long trips.
Ola Electric wants to sell this motorcycle in smaller cities where people travel longer distances and there aren't as many places to charge electric vehicles.
The company is also using the same battery technology in its other products, like electric scooters and home batteries.
Ola Electric's stock price went up by 1% after this news.
Ola Electric received government certification for its Roadster X+ electric motorcycle powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell battery.
The certification was granted under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989, by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT).
The Roadster X+ claims a range of up to 500 km on a single charge, aiming to expand EV adoption in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
Ola Electric is extending its 4680 Bharat Cell technology across its two-wheeler portfolio, including electric scooters and motorcycles.
The company has also started delivering its S1 Pro+ electric scooter powered by the same battery technology in several states.
- Who
- Ola Electric
- What
- Received government certification for Roadster X+ electric motorcycle
- Where
- India (certification by ICAT, Manesar)
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To expand EV adoption beyond metros to Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets
Key facts
- Product
- Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh)
- Battery Technology
- 4680 Bharat Cell
- Certification Body
- International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)
- Certification Rules
- Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989
- Claimed Range
- Up to 500 km on a single charge
- Target Markets
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
- Additional Products
- S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh), Ola Shakti home battery
- Stock Price
- ₹35.83 (up 1%)
Quotes
Ola Electric
An Indian electric vehicle manufacturer
“With this certification, Ola Electric will now begin deliveries of the Roadster X+ (9.1kWh), marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first electric motorcycle in India to be certified with a completely in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack.”
thehansindia.com
