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Ola Electric’s Roadster X+ Becomes India’s First Certified E-Motorcycle with In-House 4680 Bharat Cell Battery
Dec 30, 2025
Ola Electric has received regulatory approval for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), clearing a key milestone ahead of customer deliveries. The vehicle has been certified under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, a government-authorised testing agency.
With this approval, the Roadster X+ becomes India’s first electric motorcycle to be certified using a fully in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, reinforcing Ola Electric’s vertically integrated approach to electric vehicle manufacturing.
The certification followed an extensive validation programme mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for battery-operated two-wheelers. According to the company, the motorcycle successfully completed vehicle-level assessments covering safety, electrical systems, performance, and environmental compliance. These included tests for structural and functional safety, driving range, gradeability, braking performance, noise levels, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and other regulatory parameters.
Separately, Ola Electric’s 9.1 kWh high-energy-density battery pack, built using the company’s proprietary 4680 Bharat Cells, has also secured ARAI certification under AIS-156 Amendment 4. The battery pack cleared stringent safety and durability evaluations, including water immersion, thermal runaway and fire resistance tests, vibration endurance, and mechanical shock assessments, underscoring the company’s emphasis on battery safety and reliability.
Powered by the advanced thermal and energy-density characteristics of the 4680 Bharat Cell technology, the Roadster X+ offers a claimed range of up to 500 km. Ola Electric stated that the extended range is designed to address range anxiety and support electric motorcycle adoption beyond major urban centres, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, where longer travel distances and limited charging infrastructure have traditionally constrained EV uptake.
Commenting on the certification, an Ola Electric spokesperson described the approval as a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to develop end-to-end EV technology within India. The spokesperson added that the Roadster X+ combines long-range capability with high performance, safety, and reliability, all enabled by Ola’s in-house cell and battery platform.
Following the Roadster X+ approval, Ola Electric has expanded the deployment of its 4680 Bharat Cell technology across its two-wheeler lineup, including both electric scooters and motorcycles. The same cell platform is also set to underpin Ola Shakti, further strengthening the company’s integrated strategy spanning cell manufacturing, battery systems, and vehicle platforms.