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Ola Electric gains 3% on production linked incentive sanction of Rs 73 cr

Shares of Ola Electric were in focus on Thursday, after it disclosed that it's subsidiary's claim for incentives under the PLI scheme for automobile has been approved by the government

Why Honda could lose out to local rivals in India's scooter market

With rising incomes across India and Southeast Asia, the sector is booming: McKinsey & Co reckons sales will grow at 8.7 per cent a year through 2029

Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric hit 52-week lows; here's why

These two-wheeler makers' stocks have plunged between 40 per cent and 66 per cent from their respective 52-week highs

EV major Ola Electric lays off over 1,000 employees amid mounting losses

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric has laid off over 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring move to cut costs and improve margins, even as it struggles with mounting losses and rising competition

Ola Electric sells 25,000 units in February, grabs 28% market share

Ola Electric on Friday said it sold 25,000 units in February and reached a market share of over 28 per cent, cementing its leadership in the electric two-wheeler segment. The company achieved the sales milestone on the back of S1 portfolio and sales-and-service network of 4,000 stores across the country, Ola Electric said in a statement. "We have successfully maintained a strong sales momentum and leadership position through the month of February," a Ola Electric Mobility spokesperson said. Owing to a wide scooter portfolio across mass and premium segments, and sales network of 4,000 stores across India, the company is now witnessing a strong uptick in demand beyond urban cities, the spokesperson added. "With our Roadster X deliveries scheduled next month, we are confident of further accelerating the EV adoption across the 2W category in India," the company spokesperson stated. The company said it has recently announced the renegotiation of contracts with its vehicle registration

Ola Electric bolsters profitability drive, cuts warehouses, optimises costs

Ola Electric has eliminated its regional warehouses across India, and will now leverage its 4,000 retail stores nationwide for maintaining vehicle inventory, spare parts, accessories, and last-mile deliveries. The strategic move is expected to boost EBITDA margins by almost 10 percentage points, besides improving inventory management and faster customer deliveries, sources directly familiar with the matter said. Ola Electric is redesigning its distribution network and optimizing vehicle registration process as India's largest electric two-wheeler maker chalks out roughly Rs 30 crore monthly savings in an accelerated profitability drive. The company has also renegotiated contracts with vehicle registration agency partners to streamline the process and further reduce costs. While this move temporarily affected the company's registration numbers on the VAHAN portal in February, Ola Electric clarified in a stock exchange filing that actual sales remained unaffected during the ...

Matel teams up with Honda Power Pack for swappable EV battery solutions

Matel Motion & Energy Solutions on Wednesday said it has partnered with Honda Power Pack Energy India to integrate its ePowertrain with the latter's swappable battery solution. This collaboration aims to provide electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with swappable battery solutions, Matel Motion & Energy Solutions Pvt Ltd (Matel) said in a statement. "This initiative will play a crucial role in driving EV adoption across India by providing a practical and cost-effective solution for vehicle manufacturers and users alike," Matel Co-founder and Director of Business Development & Partnerships, Netaji Patro said. The introduction of swappable battery technology addresses challenges of range limitations and lengthy charging time, particularly in the commercial segment where operational downtime translates to lost revenue, by enabling users to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged units at designated swapping stations in minutes. Honda's swappable battery, backed by ...

Ola Electric renegotiates registration agency contracts; no impact on sales

Ola Electric, India's largest electric scooter maker, on Wednesday announced it is renegotiating contracts with its vehicle registration agencies- a period during which actual sales will not be impacted but the registration numbers showing on the government's VAHAN portal may see a temporary blip. In a stock exchange filing, Ola said it is discussing revising existing agreements with Rosmerta Digital Services Private Ltd and Shimnit India Private Ltd as part of a sales overhaul. This will "temporarily affect" registration numbers reflecting on the VAHAN portal in February. "We are renegotiating the terms of agreement with our agencies, namely Rosmerta Digital Services Private Ltd and Shimnit India Private Ltd, to reduce cost and enhance registration process efficiencies. Due to ongoing negotiations and optimisation of the registration process, our registration numbers for the month of February 2025 (on VAHAN portal) will be temporarily impacted. Our sales continue to be strong ...

Ola Electric slips 3%, nears record low on wider Q3 loss, lower deliveries

Ola Electric's net loss widened to Rs 564 crore, compared to Rs 376 crore in Q3FY24 and Rs 495 crore in Q2FY25, in Q3FY25

Ola Electric forays into e-bike segment with Roadster X series

Ola Electric on Wednesday said it has forayed into the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of its Roadster X series. Built on the company's scalable motorcycle platform, the all-new Roadster X series comes with 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh variants priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 84,999 and Rs 94,999, respectively. The Roadster X+ 4.5kWh is priced at Rs 1,04,999 and Roadster X+ 9.1kWh (with 4680 Bharat Cell) that offers a range of 501 km per charge is tagged at Rs 1,54,999, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. "Motorcycles are at the heart of India's mobility landscape. With our electric motorcycles, we're driving the EV revolution deeper into the core of Indian mobility," its Chairman & Managing Director Bhavish Aggarwal said. After transforming the scooter market and making EVs mainstream, the company's futuristic Roadster series of motorcycles is here to accelerate the EV adoption further and make electric the first choice for every rider in India, he added. "The ...

Bhavish Aggarwal injects Rs 2K cr into Krutrim, open-sources its AI

Will invest Rs 10,000 cr more by next year, says Krutrim founder

E2W race: Ola Electric reclaims driver's seat; TVS, Bajaj stay on its tail

Ola Electric's twin gamble of offering attractive discounts throughout the month, along with its substantial expansion in distribution

Ola Electric leads with a 25% market share in e-scooters: Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric on Friday said it has reclaimed market leadership in the electric two-wheelers segment with 22,656 registrations recorded in January. On the back of the strong S1 portfolio and the recently expanded sales and service network to 4,000 stores across India, the company witnessed a 65 per cent growth month-on-month and improved its market share to 25 per cent this month, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. The company on Friday launched eight scooter models under the S1 brand, developed on its Gen 3 platform, priced between Rs 79,999 and Rs 1,69,999. "With Gen 3, the company is taking a big leap forward in performance, safety, efficiency reliability," it noted. With a new range based on the Gen 3 platform and the recent journey back to the top of the leaderboard, the company hopes to increase the gap with the legacy automakers, Ola Electric said.

Sebi warns Ola Electric over disclosure norms violation, its shares fall 4%

The company's MD had disclosed expansion plans on social media before information on stock exchanges

Ola Electric share tanks 5% on Sebi's administrative warning; details here

The fall in Ola Electric share price came after the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) issued an administrative warning letter over disclosure violations

Ola Electric Powers Up: Expands to 4,000 stores, share price zooms 6%

The rally in Ola Electric share price came after the company announced that it has expanded its network to 4,000 stores nationwide, registering a four-fold increase from the existing network

Ola Electric to expand sales, service network to 4,000 outlets on Dec 25

Ola Electric on Thursday said it will expand its sales and service network to about 4,000 outlets on December 25. With over 3,200 new stores complementing its existing footprint, the Bengaluru-based firm is bringing its portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs) closer to consumers across metros, Tier-2, and Tier-3 towns, Ola Electric said in a statement. The company has launched #SavingsWalaScooter campaign, an initiative to bring EVs closer to every Indian household, it added. Co-located with service facilities, these stores will ensure customers receive sales and after-sales support, it added. "By leveraging its direct-to-consumer (D2C) model, Ola is ensuring that EV ownership becomes a reality for every household, breaking barriers to adoption and offering relief from rising petrol prices and high cost of ownership of ICE vehicles," the company said. Ola has recently expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Gig and S1 Z scooter ranges. With introductory prices starting at

Ola Electric fires up plans for 4,000 store locations by end-December

Marks 4x increase with 3,200 new outlets joining 800 existing stores

Ola Electric to add around 3,200 new showrooms by December 20 to push sales

Currently, Ola operates around 800 stores and with the new additions, the number of outlets, which will also function as service centres, will reach 4,000

Rivals press the accelerator as Ola Electric's e2W market share shrinks

Electric scooter registrations for the first time crossed the 1 million mark in a year in CY 2024 and stood at 1.03 million at the end of November