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Matter AERA vs Ola Roadster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 25 Oct 2026.

Matter AERA
Ola Roadster

Matter

AERA

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Ola Electric

Roadster

Expected ₹1.05 Lakh

Not launched yet

Matter AERAAERA 5000 · ₹1.83 Lakh
Ola RoadsterRoadster 3.5 kWh · ₹1.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price AERA: ₹1.83 Lakh Roadster: ₹1.05 Lakh Includes an expected price
Braking AERA: Single-channel ABS Roadster: Not listed
Range AERA: 172 km (ahead) Roadster: 151 km IDC claim
Power AERA: 11.5 kW Roadster: 13 kW (ahead)
Versions AERA: 2 Roadster: 3 (ahead)

Pick the AERA for more range.

Pick the Roadster for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.83 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.93 Lakh
₹1.13 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,120 a month
₹3,004 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
11.5 kW
13 kW
Torque
26 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Range
172 km
151 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Street Motorcycle
Naked street motorcycle
Gears
India's first geared electric motorcycle, according to Matter
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric (EV)
Seating Capacity
2
2

Motor, Battery & Performance

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
8 years
Top Speed
105 km/h (continuous)
116 km/h (3.5 kWh) / 126 km/h (4.5 kWh and 6 kWh)
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
Sport, Normal, Eco
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not listed
Charging Time (0 to 80 percent)
Not listed
4.6 hours (3.5 kWh) / 5.9 hours (4.5 kWh) / 7.9 hours (6 kWh)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
270 mm petal disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
220 mm disc
Not listed
Braking System
Dual sensor, single channel
Not listed
Wheels
Alloy
Not listed
Front Tyre
100/80 - 17 tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre
130/70 - R17 tubeless
Not listed
Frame
Dual cradle
Not listed
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork, 33 mm diameter
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Wheelbase
1,355 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
183 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (Rider)
790 mm
Not listed
Seat Height (Pillion)
880 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
168 kg
Not listed
Storage
3.5 litres
Not listed
Seat Type
Pro-foam seat
Not listed

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 Connectivity
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

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
7 inch TFT with capacitive touch screen
Not listed
Computing
State of the art processor with 3 GB RAM, Android 11
Not listed
Connectivity
4G LTE, WiFi and BLE
Not listed
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+
Not listed
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

Lights

Headlights
Bifunctional LED projector with position lamps (Class D)
Not listed
DRLs
AHO (automatic headlamp on)
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Front Indicators
Body integrated LED
Not listed
Rear Indicators
Sequential LED
Not listed
Safety Lights
Yes
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹1.83 Lakh – ₹1.94 Lakh
₹1.05 Lakh – ₹1.4 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
Not listed

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 6 kWh₹1.4 Lakh Roadster ₹43,309 less

On-road price by city

AERA AERA 5000 against Roadster Roadster 3.5 kWh

CityAERARoadsterGap
Mumbai₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
Pune₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
New Delhi₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
Bengaluru₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
Chennai₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
Hyderabad₹1.93 Lakh₹1.13 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 less
Ahmedabad₹2.04 Lakh₹1.19 LakhRoadster ₹84,338 less
Kolkata₹1.99 Lakh₹1.19 LakhRoadster ₹79,640 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?

The Roadster, by ₹78,309 on the versions compared here: AERA AERA 5000 at ₹1.83 Lakh against Roadster Roadster 3.5 kWh at ₹1.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.93 Lakh against ₹1.13 Lakh. One of these prices is still an estimate.

Which has more range?

The AERA claims 172 km against 151 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 Roadster 3.5 kWh makes 13 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,120 a month for the AERA and ₹3,004 for the Roadster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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