Ola Electric receives CMVR certification for Roadster X+ powered by 4680 Bharat Cell

Ola Electric announced that its electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), powered by an in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, has received approval under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar. iCAT is a government-authorised vehicle testing agency.

Following the certification, Ola Electric stated that it will commence deliveries of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh). According to the company, this marks the first electric motorcycle in India to be certified with a battery pack developed entirely in-house using the 4680 Bharat Cell format.

The Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh) is claimed to offer a range of up to 500 km. The company attributes this to the energy density and thermal characteristics of its 4680 Bharat Cell technology. Ola Electric stated that the vehicle is intended for both urban and non-urban use, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, where charging infrastructure availability remains limited.

An Ola Electric spokesperson said “The government certification of the Roadster X+ is a major milestone in Ola Electric’s journey towards building end-to-end EV technology in India. With the Roadster X+ (9.1kWh), we are delivering an unmatched range along with superior performance, safety, and reliability, powered entirely by our own cell and battery technology. This is a defining step towards accelerating EV adoption in India’s motorcycle-dominated 2W market.”

With the certification of the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), Ola Electric has extended the use of its 4680 Bharat Cell technology across its two-wheeler portfolio, including scooters and motorcycles. The company stated that the same cell platform will also be used in Ola शक्ति, as part of its vertically integrated approach covering cells, battery packs, and vehicle platforms.

The certification process involved vehicle-level testing as mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for Battery Operated Vehicles (BoV) in the electric two-wheeler category. Tests included constructional and functional safety, range, gradeability, noise, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and braking performance.

Separately, the 9.1 kWh battery pack built using the 4680 Bharat Cells has received certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS-156 Amendment 4. According to the company, the battery pack cleared safety and durability tests such as water immersion, thermal runaway, fire safety, vibration, and mechanical shock tests.

Ola Electric stated that this development aligns with its strategy of building electric mobility solutions through in-house development of cells, battery packs, and vehicles, supported by its manufacturing and research facilities.

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