Oben Electric has announced a major milestone for its newly launched Roar Evo electric motorcycle. The Bengaluru-based EV startup revealed that the motorcycle has crossed 25,000 bookings within just 15 days of its launch. One of the fastest booking accruals Seen in the electric motorcycle segment of India.
This strong response highlights the growing consumer interest in electric motorcycles beyond just scooters, especially in the performance-oriented commuter category. Oben says deliveries of the Roar Evo will begin in June 2026.
Starting price Rs 99,999 still available
Oben Electric has now activated the payment portal on its official website, allowing customers to secure an introductory price of Rs 99,999 (ex-sh). This price is applicable for the first 10,000 customers, after which the motorcycle will retail at Rs 1,24,999 (ex-sh).
The company currently has over 150 showrooms and service centers spread across 100+ cities in 18+ states. Oben also plans to further expand its network Additional 200 exclusive showrooms By the end of FY2027. According to the company, each outlet is supported by dedicated Oben Care service centres. Oben claims an industry-leading customer satisfaction score of 91%.
Performance and Features
The Oben Roar Evo is powered by the company’s proprietary IPMSM electric motor that produces 9 kW of peak power and 250 Nm of wheel torque. The motor is IP68 rated and utilizes a heavy rare-earth-free design. Oben claims the new motor is 40% more compact Providing 20% more power Compared to the previous setup.
Power comes from a 3.4 kWh LFP battery pack that offers a claimed IDC range of 180 km. Performance figures include 0-40 km/h acceleration in 3 seconds and a Maximum speed 110 km/h. Fast charging support allows 0-80% charging in 90 minutes. 8 years battery warranty is also available on the motorcycle.
Tech-Loaded Electric Motorcycle
Oben Roar Evo is equipped with many connected and smart features. It gets a 5-inch TFT color display with OTA updates, turn-by-turn navigation, geo-fencing, remote immobilization, and fall detection with emergency SOS support through Auburn’s ARGUS connected platform.
The motorcycle also features SmartIQ technology, which the company claims can improve riding range by up to 15%. In terms of practicality, Oben says the Roarer Evo offers the longest seat in the segment with 10 liters of storage space.
Manufacturing and expansion plans
Oben Electric currently operates a vertically integrated manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 1 lakh motorcycles. The company manufactures key EV components in-house, including LFP battery packs, motors, chargers, vehicle control units and software systems.
With bookings crossing 25,000 units in just two weeks, Oben is now faced with the challenge of rapidly scaling up production and deliveries while maintaining the customer experience as competition in India’s electric motorcycle segment continues to intensify.
