Ola Electric has officially begun rolling out its much-anticipated MoveOS 5 software update across all models in the S1 scooter series and Roadster X electric motorcycles. Delivered via over-the-air (OTA) updates, this new release adds more than 50 new features, offering users improved performance, advanced customization, and smarter safety and infotainment capabilities.
At the heart of MoveOS 5 is a set of upgrades aimed at optimizing energy management and improving system efficiency. Ola Electric claims the new software improves:
Battery performance and long-term health
Regenerative braking efficiency
Real-time system monitoring for dynamic adjustments during rides
These enhancements are designed to benefit users across all vehicle generations, making MoveOS 5 a universal upgrade for existing Ola Electric owners.
One of the standout features in MoveOS 5 is DIY Mode, which enables riders to:
Set their own top speed
Adjust power output
Modify throttle sensitivity
Choose levels of regenerative braking
This allows for a personalized riding profile, where users can switch between eco-friendly, performance-focused, or comfort-centric settings as per their needs.
MoveOS 5 also introduces Road-Trip Mode, a feature designed for group rides. Integrated with Ola Maps, it allows:
Real-time location sharing with fellow riders
Multi-stop route planning
In-app emergency alerts
This ensures smoother coordination and added safety during long-distance or leisure rides in groups.
Navigating tight parking spots becomes easier with the new Easy Park Mode. The feature assists with low-speed maneuvering by:
Limiting speed to 4 km/h in both forward and reverse
Enabling direction control via throttle rotation:
Clockwise for reverse
Counterclockwise for forward
This is particularly useful in congested urban spaces and tight parking areas.
MoveOS 5 brings several safety-focused enhancements to improve rider security and peace of mind:
Live Location Sharing: Share your ride location with up to five contacts for a chosen duration, accessible via the vehicle display or mobile app.
SOS Alerts: Trigger emergency notifications with live location data to trusted contacts during distress.
Find My Vehicle: Helps locate your Ola scooter or motorcycle using light and sound signals activated from the app.
These features ensure real-time connectivity and emergency readiness for riders and their families.
Ola has also refined its infotainment experience with the introduction of a new Notification Centre, allowing selected app notifications to appear directly on the vehicle’s screen. Riders can:
View WhatsApp messages, calls, and updates
Customize visibility and alert preferences
Additionally, new infotainment widgets deliver real-time:
Cricket scores
Weather updates
Air Quality Index (AQI) data for the rider’s current location
This upgrade keeps users connected and informed without needing to check their phone.
MoveOS 5 represents the next phase of Ola Electric’s software innovation. Unlike other EV makers, Ola develops its operating system in-house, giving it tight integration between hardware and software across both scooters and motorcycles.
The update reflects the company’s long-term goal of continuous product evolution, blending performance enhancements with AI-driven user experiences.
Ola Electric operates one of India’s largest EV networks:
Manufacturing hubs located in Tamil Nadu
R&D operations in India, the UK, and the USA
Distribution via 4,000+ retail locations across India
Strong direct-to-customer (D2C) presence through online platforms
This ecosystem supports Ola’s position as a leader in India’s electric two-wheeler revolution.