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Matter AERA vs Ola Roadster X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 9 Oct 2026.

Matter AERA
Ola Roadster X

Matter

AERA

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Full AERA page Change

Ola Electric

Roadster X

From ₹1.05 Lakh

Full Roadster X page Change
Matter AERAAERA 5000 · ₹1.83 Lakh
Ola Roadster XRoadster X 2.5 kWh · ₹1.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price AERA: ₹1.83 Lakh Roadster X: ₹1.05 Lakh (ahead) Roadster X ₹78,309 cheaper
Braking AERA: Single-channel ABS Roadster X: Single-channel ABS
Range AERA: 172 km (ahead) Roadster X: 140 km Claimed
Power AERA: 11.5 kW (ahead) Roadster X: 7 kW Torque 26 vs 58 Nm
Versions AERA: 2 Roadster X: 5 (ahead)

Pick the AERA for more range and more power.

Pick the Roadster X for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.83 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.93 Lakh
₹1.1 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,120 a month
₹2,924 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
11.5 kW
7 kW
Torque
26 Nm
58 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Range
172 km
140 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
Matter
Ola Electric
Model
AERA
Roadster X and Roadster X+
Body Type
Electric Street Motorcycle
Electric Street Motorcycle
Gearbox
India's first geared electric motorcycle, according to Matter
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Versions
AERA 5000 and AERA 5000+
Not listed
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 1,04,999 to Rs 1,89,999
Riding Modes
Not listed
Sport, Normal, Eco
Battery Warranty
Not listed
3 years or 50,000 km
Deliveries Began
Not listed
23 May 2025

Motor & Battery

Motor Type
Interior permanent magnet synchronous machine, IP67
Not listed
Battery Capacity
5 kWh
Not listed
Cell Chemistry
Lithium
Not listed
Battery Management
Super Smart BMS
Not listed
Cooling
Inbuilt active liquid cooling for motor and battery
Not listed
Inverter
Liquid cooled three-phase motor controller
Not listed
Thermal Management
IITMS (Integrated Intelligent Thermal Management System)
Not listed
Onboard Charger
1 kW intelligent charger, 5 A, 150 to 270 V input
Not listed
Charging 0 to 80% (onboard)
5 hours
Not listed
Charging 0 to 100% (onboard)
6 hours
Not listed
Fast Charger
3 kW standalone charger, 15 A
Not listed
Charging 0 to 80% (fast)
1.5 hours
Not listed
Charging 0 to 100% (fast)
2 hours
Not listed
Protections
Under voltage, over voltage, thermal, over current and short circuit
Not listed
Battery Warranty
Lifetime warranty: 15 years, unlimited km, for first owners
Not listed

Performance

Top Speed
105 km/h (continuous)
Not listed
Acceleration 0 to 40 km/h
2.8 s
Not listed
Acceleration 0 to 60 km/h
5.5 s
Not listed
Transmission
4-speed constant mesh manual transmission
Not listed
Clutch
Assist and slipper, 4 plate, wet clutch
Not listed
Riding Modes
Eco, City and Sport, with a Park Assist function
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
270 mm petal disc
Drum (Roadster X), Disc (Roadster X+)
Rear Brake
220 mm disc
Drum
ABS
Dual sensor, single channel
Single channel
Wheel Type
Alloy
Not listed
Front Tyre
100/80 - 17 tubeless
80/100-18, tubeless
Rear Tyre
130/70 - R17 tubeless
110/80-17, tubeless
Brake-by-Wire
Not listed
Yes, with advanced regen
Wheels
Not listed
Alloy

Suspension & Chassis

Frame
Dual cradle
Double cradle with X member
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork, 33 mm diameter
Telescopic fork, 130 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twin shock, adjustable
Water and Dust
Not listed
Ola calls it water proof and dust proof

Dimensions

Wheelbase
1,355 mm
1,301.9 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
180 mm
Seat Height (Rider)
790 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (Pillion)
880 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
168 kg
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2,015 mm
Width
Not listed
831 mm
Height
Not listed
1,235 mm
Seat Height
Not listed
777 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display
7 inch TFT with capacitive touch screen
4.3 inch colour LCD
Computing
State of the art processor with 3 GB RAM, Android 11
Not listed
Connectivity
4G LTE, WiFi and BLE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ola Electric app
GPS
Yes
Not listed
Sensors
Ambient light sensor and 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer)
Not listed
Navigation
Not available on the 5000, advanced integrated navigation on the 5000+
Yes
Over the Air Updates
Regulatory updates on the 5000, new features on the 5000+
Not listed
Mobile App
MATTERVerse app: basic ride history on the 5000, advanced ride history and stats on the 5000+
Not listed
Software
Not listed
MoveOS with OTA updates
Energy Insights and Ride Journal
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Keyless Entry
Passive keyless entry with push button start
Not listed
Gear Shift Helper
Yes
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
Welcome Lights
Yes
Not listed
Battery Saving and Usage Stats
Yes
Not listed
Guide Me Home Lights
5000+ only
Not listed
Bluetooth Pairing, Call and Music Control
5000+ only
Not listed
USB Charging Port, Smart Control
5000+ only
Not listed
Vehicle Health Check
5000+ only
Not listed
Live Location Tracking and Find My Bike
5000+ only
Not listed
Remote Charging Monitoring and Control
5000+ only
Not listed
Trip Planner and Push Navigation to Vehicle
5000+ only
Not listed
Roadside Assistance
1 year
Not listed
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes
Reverse Mode
Not listed
Yes
Parking Assist
Not listed
Smart Park
Geo-fencing and Time-fencing
Not listed
Yes, via app
Vehicle Tracking
Not listed
Yes, via app
Vacation Mode
Not listed
Preserves battery health when parked
Side Stand Warning
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Bifunctional LED projector with position lamps (Class D)
Not listed
Daytime Running Light
AHO (automatic headlamp on)
Not listed
Tail Light
LED
Not listed
Front Indicators
Body integrated LED
Not listed
Rear Indicators
Sequential LED
Not listed
Safety Lights
Yes
Not listed
Headlamp
Not listed
LED
Tail Lamp
Not listed
LED
Indicators
Not listed
LED
Daytime Running Lamp
Not listed
Yes

Seat & Storage

Storage Space
3.5 litres
Not listed
Seat
Pro-foam seat
Single piece, 700 mm long
Storage
Not listed
3.27 L when the integrated charger is removed

Engine & Transmission

Motor
Not listed
Mid drive motor with integrated MCU, ram-air cooled
Top Speed
Not listed
105 kmph (X 2.5), 118 kmph (X 3.5 and 4.5), 125 kmph (X+)
0 to 40 kmph
Not listed
3.4 s (X 2.5), 3.1 s (X 3.5 and 4.5), 2.7 s (X+)
Battery
Not listed
2.5, 3.5 or 4.5 kWh (X); 4.5 or 9.1 kWh (X+); 9.1 kWh uses the 4680 Bharat Cell
Charging Time (0 to 80%)
Not listed
6.2 hrs (X 2.5), 4.6 hrs (X 3.5), 4.9 hrs (4.5 kWh), 8 hrs (X+ 9.1)
Charger
Not listed
Integrated, plugs into any 5A socket; 750 W (X), 1,000 W (X+)
Hypercharging
Not listed
Supported
Transmission
Not listed
Automatic, single speed
Final Drive
Not listed
Chain

Choice

Versions
2 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹1.83 Lakh – ₹1.94 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

AERA 5000₹1.83 Lakh Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh₹1.9 Lakh Roadster X ₹6,691 more

On-road price by city

AERA AERA 5000 against Roadster X Roadster X 2.5 kWh

CityAERARoadster XGap
Mumbai₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
Pune₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
New Delhi₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
Bengaluru₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
Chennai₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
Hyderabad₹1.93 Lakh₹1.1 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less
Ahmedabad₹2.04 Lakh₹1.16 LakhRoadster X ₹87,325 less
Kolkata₹1.99 Lakh₹1.16 LakhRoadster X ₹82,627 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the AERA or the Roadster X?

The Roadster X, by ₹78,309 on the versions compared here: AERA AERA 5000 at ₹1.83 Lakh against Roadster X Roadster X 2.5 kWh at ₹1.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.93 Lakh against ₹1.1 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The AERA claims 172 km against 140 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The AERA AERA 5000 makes 11.5 kW and 26 Nm and the Roadster X Roadster X 2.5 kWh makes 7 kW and 58 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,120 a month for the AERA and ₹2,924 for the Roadster X, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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