Quick Takeaways
- Ola Electric secures key Indian regulatory approvals enabling Roadster X+ deliveries with an in-house battery.
- The certification underscores India’s progress in indigenous EV battery technology and vertical integration.
On December 30, Ola Electric Roadster X achieved a major regulatory milestone after receiving approval under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar. The certification applies to the Roadster X+ variant equipped with a 9.1 kWh battery pack developed entirely in-house.
This approval enables Ola Electric to initiate deliveries of the Roadster X+, positioning it as India’s first electric motorcycle certified with a fully in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. The development reflects the company’s focus on vertical integration and indigenous battery technology.
Ola Electric Roadster X certification under CMVR 1989
The Roadster X+ certification confirms compliance with CMVR requirements, validating the vehicle’s design, safety, and performance parameters for use on Indian roads. Approval from iCAT is a mandatory step for homologation and ensures the motorcycle meets national regulatory standards.
With this clearance in place, Ola Electric can proceed with market introduction, reinforcing confidence among regulators and customers regarding the reliability of the new electric motorcycle platform.
4680 Bharat Cell battery technology and performance
A key highlight of the Roadster X+ is its 9.1 kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, engineered and manufactured in-house. This battery technology enables a claimed riding range of up to 500 km, setting a new benchmark in the Indian electric two-wheeler segment.
The use of an in-house 4680-format cell allows tighter integration between battery, power electronics, and vehicle architecture, contributing to improved energy density, efficiency, and overall vehicle performance.
Safety validation under AIS-156 Amendment 4
Beyond CMVR approval, the 9.1 kWh battery pack has also secured certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS-156 Amendment 4. This approval was granted after the battery successfully cleared a comprehensive set of safety and durability evaluations.
Successful completion of these tests confirms the battery’s robustness under demanding operating and environmental conditions.
With regulatory clearances from both iCAT and ARAI, the Ola Electric Roadster X+ moves closer to customers, highlighting a significant step forward for domestically developed battery technology in India’s electric motorcycle ecosystem.
This approval enables Ola Electric to initiate deliveries of the Roadster X+, positioning it as India’s first electric motorcycle certified with a fully in-house developed 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack. The development reflects the company’s focus on vertical integration and indigenous battery technology.
Ola Electric Roadster X certification under CMVR 1989
The Roadster X+ certification confirms compliance with CMVR requirements, validating the vehicle’s design, safety, and performance parameters for use on Indian roads. Approval from iCAT is a mandatory step for homologation and ensures the motorcycle meets national regulatory standards.
With this clearance in place, Ola Electric can proceed with market introduction, reinforcing confidence among regulators and customers regarding the reliability of the new electric motorcycle platform.
4680 Bharat Cell battery technology and performance
A key highlight of the Roadster X+ is its 9.1 kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack, engineered and manufactured in-house. This battery technology enables a claimed riding range of up to 500 km, setting a new benchmark in the Indian electric two-wheeler segment.
The use of an in-house 4680-format cell allows tighter integration between battery, power electronics, and vehicle architecture, contributing to improved energy density, efficiency, and overall vehicle performance.
Safety validation under AIS-156 Amendment 4
Beyond CMVR approval, the 9.1 kWh battery pack has also secured certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS-156 Amendment 4. This approval was granted after the battery successfully cleared a comprehensive set of safety and durability evaluations.
- Water immersion assessment
- Thermal runaway resistance
- Fire safety validation
- Vibration endurance testing
- Mechanical shock testing
Successful completion of these tests confirms the battery’s robustness under demanding operating and environmental conditions.
With regulatory clearances from both iCAT and ARAI, the Ola Electric Roadster X+ moves closer to customers, highlighting a significant step forward for domestically developed battery technology in India’s electric motorcycle ecosystem.
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