Ola Electric

Ola electric rickshaw testing?When launched, there could be a cargo version of Ola Raahi electric rickshaw as well, to cater to growing 3W commercial vehicle segmentIndia’s leading electric mobility solutions provider, Ola Electric, is expanding its operations to incorporate CVs in the near future. The company started from operating cabs in major cities and stepped into the electric vehicle realm by buying Etergo e-scooter firm. Now, the envelope of Ola Electric’s operations will soon expand to incorporate commercial vehicles.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw To Be Unveiled SoonA recent report suggests that Ola Electric is just days short of unveiling its first-ever commercial vehicle. People in the know at Ola Electric  have revealed company’s future plans. This involves Ola Electric’s advancements in e-autorickshaw industry which is currently on the rise.Ola electric rickshaw testing?With Ola Electric led by the enthusiastic CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, we can expect aggressive pricing and a well executed end result. Just like Ola Electric rose to lead the electric 2W segment, there is a possibility they replicate their success in the electric 3W segment. As of now, Mahindra is the leader with about 5k units sold every month.Speaking of launch, Ola Electric is likely to unveil its maiden electric auto rickshaw by the end of this month. At the launch, Raahi name will be finalised for this vehicle. As of now, there are no name trademarks filed by Ola Electric for the word “Raahi”. This product has been under development for years, as part of Ola’s larger scheme of things.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw Patent FiledSometime back, Ola had patented its upcoming electric rickshaw in India. The most interesting aspect of this patent was that it featured solar panels on the roof to extend driving range. At launch we will get to know if Ola stuck with that design or ditched it for cost efficiency.Ola Raahi Electric Rickshaw Patent InfoIn addition, there may be a cargo version of Ola Raahi electric rickshaw, to appeal to a broader audience. Rickshaw version could feature seating for three passengers, along with a driver at the front. Weather protection might be a standard. Also, Ola Electric’s Gigafactory is likely to be operational in the coming months.State of electric 3W industryIn the year 2023, a total of 5,80,000 electric 3W vehicles were sold in India. A number that increased YoY by 66% over sales figures in the year 2022. Statistics also show that more than 50% of total 3W vehicle sales in that time period packed electric powertrains over ICE powertrains.If we take electric 3W vehicle sales numbers from February 2024, the segment accounted for a total of 53,298 units with 54.45% MoM growth and a slight 7.33% YoY decline. Currently, Mahindra is the leading electric 3W industry with an 8.78% market share. Other leading players in this space are YC, Saera, Piaggio, Dilli EV and Bajaj. TVS is keen on joining this race, with King Electric and King Kargo Electric names already trademarked.Source More

New commercial e-scooter from OlaThis upcoming commercial scooter from Ola Electric might very well be the first from the company to feature swappable batteriesThe electric mobility onslaught in India is currently the heaviest in e-scooter space. This particular segment has seen unprecedented growth. Driving this growth force is electric mobility startup based out of Bengaluru, Ola Electric. The company’s upcoming product will target commercial segment that is also showing faster adoption rates.Ola Patents New Scooter For Commercial SegmentCommercial segment may be uncharted waters for Ola Electric. However, Ola has showcased impressive product planning and product packaging capabilities in the past that appealed to masses. The company must have thoroughly studied target demographic including last mile delivery, B2B customers, and delivery partners among others.Convenient large fleet management and ownership are also important for this demographic. Ola patents new scooter to target these audiences. As opposed to the flamboyant and feature-packed electric scooters for PV segment, this new scooter patented by Ola looks very bare bones.This is a small and compact electric scooter that is designed for urban use for various commercial applications. One look at this scooter and we can grasp that it is built to a cost. It has a simple tubular chassis with two down tubes coming out of its triple tree. Handlebar is pretty simple too.Ola patents new scooterIn the centre, there is a small instrument cluster that is highly likely to be an LCD unit to show speed, odo, trip, time, range, battery level and more. Front apron is very simple and plain and nothing extraordinary. There seem to be twin telescopic front forks. But there might be a single fork setup too, considering Ola’s past offerings.Specs and featuresHeadlight seems to be a sleek horizontal unit located at front apron. Usually with vehicles like these, battery is under the floorboard to maximise cargo area and increase underseat storage. But this particular scooter from Ola seems to have a battery or batteries under the seat. This leaves more space and a flatter platform on the floorboard to carry cargo.Considering Ola is taking an effort to offer batteries under the seat, these might very well be swappable batteries too. As these swappable batteries don’t get sealed connection points, they are concealed (usually situated under the seat) for weatherproofing. If true, this will be the first swappable battery tech for Ola Electric. Maybe a twin battery setup too.And it makes perfect sense for commercial segment too, minimising downtime that is usually wasted in charging. Other notable attributes on this scooter include a single-piece seat and a reasonably large luggage rack for added cargo. Wheels may be 10-inches and get high-profile tubeless tyres. Battery could be around 3 kWh in total, good for a real-world range of around 150 km. Performance will be mild, owing to its applications and a rear hub motor is possible. More

Ola Move OS 4 Care ModeWith Move OS 4, Ola Electric has introduced and improved features and functionalities to better rival offerings from Ather, TVS, Simple and othersIndia’s leading electric 2W manufacturer, Ola Electric, has launched Move OS 4 in India. The new OS is set to bring generational updates to current features and user interface. Along with that, Ola has introduced new features as well. Combined, Ola S1 range is now the most feature-rich electric scooter in India.Ola Launched Move OS 4 After Beta TestingThe beta testing of Move OS 4 software has been underway since last quarter of 2023. Ola Electric had selected 50,000 Ola customers for beta testing and the cumulative data collected, shaped final stable release of Move OS 4 for general consensus. Move OS 4 update is now live for S1 Pro, S1 Air and S1 X and their respective sub variants.Depending on the model – S1 Pro, S1 Air and S1 X, Move OS 4 unlocks new possibilities for customers. As per Ola Electric, Move OS 4 has introduced 100+ features for their scooters. If this gets overwhelming, Move OS 4 brings a new UI that puts most frequently used features accessible from the main home screen.This adds convenience and safety as it negates scrolling around UI to find stuff. The new update brings something that Ola had been working from a long time, Ola Maps. Dedicated navigation from Ola Maps, ‘Find My Scooter’, ‘Share Location From App’, favourite locations and other features are noteworthy. There’s now a Dark Mode too in themes too.Ola Launched Move OS 4 – New DashboardBiometric unlock was a long time waiting too, which uses Apple’s FaceID or fingerprint sensor of Android phones to unlock Ola scooter. Passcode recovery mode brings idiot-proofing too and works via cloud and Bluetooth. There’s a Garage Mode to control other (compatible) scooters from Ola app. Concert Mode connects to other Ola scooters and sync music and lighting across all connected scooters.Care Mode shows a dedicated page with readouts of carbon emissions, fuel cost savings and an equivalent number of trees planted (hypothetical). Ride journal now combines multiple attributes for a detailed trip readout.Improved AIAI is making its way in almost every single thing. Ola Electric is riding on the AI wave as well. Improved AI now has a clever automatic Indicator Control feature that learns user behavior and preferences. Ola Move OS 4 also brings AI-powered tamper alert and fall alert along with hill descent control.Ola S1 Pro Gen 2Hill hold feature has been improved too. Cruise control is now offered with Eco Mode too, which was not the case before. There’s still no word of ADAS features though, which were teased before. Improved geo fencing adds to overall functionality and ease of use by pre-defining geographical boundaries. There is now a time fencing option too, that allows users to give their scooter to others for a pre-determined time. More

Ola electric motorcycles trademarkedWith Diamond Head, Ola electric motorcycles could see a new direction in terms of engineering and can even break convention as wellWhen an automaker is at the peak of its intended success, branching out to different genres is one of the logical things to do. That is exactly what Ola Electric is doing. Ola recently launched its most affordable and ambitious S1 X range of electric scooters. At the same stage, Ola also showcased 4 new electric motorcycle concepts.Now, Ola Electric has trademarked the names of these upcoming electric motorcycles. As seen in the images below, these names are M1 Cyber Racer, M1 Adventure, M1 Cruiser and Diamond Head. Let’s take a look at finer details.Ola Electric Motorcycles Trademarked – A new era!The Indian startup brand, Ola Electric, is diversifying its portfolio like no other. The enthusiastic CEO Bhavish Aggarwal aims to venture into indigenous battery design and manufacturing, along with electric motorcycles and even electric cars. At the S1 X launch, Mr Aggarwal demonstrated working of its upcoming 4680 battery cells as well.With a mission to redefine electric motorcycles, Ola has been working relentlessly to have more outreach and penetration in the Indian market. Company’s four new upcoming electric motorcycles seem to be an important stepping stone in that direction. Ola has trademarked names for all four of its electric motorcycles.M1 Cyber Racer trademarkOf the four trademarks we see, only three have passed formality check, while one hasn’t. M1 Cruiser, M1 Adventure and M1 Cyber Racer trademarks were filed last month and all of them have passed formality check. Diamond Head is Ola’s flagship and flag bearer and the name has seen some objections.Which one will launch first?Names are pretty self-explanatory. M in M1 range means ‘motorcycle’ and M1 Cruiser is a low-slung electric cruiser, M1 is a dual-sport motorcycle with some off-road hardware, M1 Cyber Racer seems to be the roadster motorcycle that Ola demonstrated and Diamond Head is the flagship that will pack the new engineering direction.Of all the four, only M1 Cyber Racer seems to be a working prototype. This could be a good hint that Ola might launch its roadster before others. The most menacing and appealing of this bunch is definitely M1 Cruiser. Ola will launch all of these motorcycles in a phase-wise manner starting next year.Diamond Head trademark objectedPowertrains and specs are unclear at this point. But going with Ola’s approach to their S1 scooter lineup, performance should be one of the biggest priorities. Range, features and gimmicks will be in abundance as well. Faster EV adaptation will lead Indian electric motorcycle segment to new heights and there are a few examples like Ultraviolette F77 already on sale. More

Ola scooter owners shut down showroomOla scooter owners forcefully shut down a showroom in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra – As they are unhappy with Ola service experienceThe Indian electric vehicle (EV) landscape has been evolving rapidly, with Ola Electric leading the charge in the 2W EV segment. However, recent events in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra, have shed light on a significant issue concerning Ola electric scooter owners – unsatisfactory after-sales service. In a show of frustration and determination, a group of Ola scooter owners forcefully shut down an Ola showroom in Ichalkaranji, highlighting the urgent need for improvement in customer service.Ola Scooter Owners Demand for Better ServiceWhen customers invest in a product, they not only expect a quality product but also reliable after-sales service. The protest at the Ola showroom in Ichalkaranji underscores the disappointment faced by Ola scooter owners in the region due to subpar service experiences. Ola scooter owners from other cities have raised similar issues on social media. The sheer number of participants in the protest indicates that this is not an isolated incident but a systemic problem plaguing Ola’s service center across multiple cities.Ola scooter owner complains on social media regarding serviceOla scooter owners participating in the demonstration voiced their frustrations and demanded better service or, in some cases, the complete cessation of Ola’s sales and services in the region. These dissatisfied owners cited numerous grievances, including prolonged repair times, unsatisfactory solutions, and a lack of benefits from Ola’s extended warranty, Care+ Plan, and Roadside Assistance (RSA) program.One of the most significant complaints from RSA subscribers was the inconvenience of having to bring their vehicles to the service center themselves and then wait for extended periods for the repairs to be completed. This contradicts the very essence of an RSA program, which is designed to provide prompt assistance in times of need.[embedded content]Communication breakdown also played a crucial role in the dissatisfaction of Ola scooter owners. Many claimed that their attempts to reach out to Ola management through tweets, emails, and phone calls went unanswered. Additionally, delays in obtaining spare parts, exacerbated by the manufacturing location in Bengaluru, have led to makeshift solutions instead of proper fixes.Ola scooter owner complains on social media regarding serviceFurthermore, there appears to be an issue with the presence of service managers at the Ola service center in Ichalkaranji, particularly a manager named Suraj Mane, who is allegedly seldom available to address customer concerns. Owners asserted that the service center is predominantly staffed by technicians, creating a disconnect between customers and the management.A Forceful MessageThe protest in Ichalkaranji was a desperate cry for attention from Ola Electric. Dissatisfied scooter owners felt that the service experience they received was far from acceptable. By forcefully closing the shutters of the Ola showroom, they want to send a message that they would rather halt sales than continue purchasing vehicles when service quality is lacking. More

Ola S1 Pro Gen 2As opposed to the competition, Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 has the highest peak power and claims the highest ‘real-world’ rangeWith a mission to take over the scooter market in India, Ola has launched its most affordable electric scooter till date. We’re talking about Ola S1X and S1X+. With these new electric scooters priced from Rs 80k (introductory prices), Ola CEO aims to end the sales of petrol scooters in India.Apart from launching S1X, Ola has refreshed its flagship S1 Pro to a new generation. These come with a lot of updates which makes it better than before. Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 promises a 30% improvement in overall performance, a 25% improvement in thermal performance, a 25% reduction in cost, 11% lesser parts in general, 7% lesser energy consumption, and a 6% increase in range.Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 vs RivalsOla S1 Pro Gen 2 Vs Gen 1Ola has ditched the single-sided swingarm with S1 Pro Gen 2. We now get conventional RSU telescopic forks like most other rivals excluding S1 Pro Gen 1. All scooters in the list offer mono-shock rear suspension. Except for the Vida V1 Pro with rear drum brake, all contenders pack disc brake at either end. Being a visually smaller product, 450X has the smallest boot space while S1 Pro Gen 1 offers the biggest boot space.There is no beating the new S1 Pro Gen 2 where performance is concerned. 11 kW peak power and 120 km top speed are easily best in class. Simple One boasts 72 Nm of torque and the highest claimed range of 212 km on a single charge. It has a 3.5 kWh fixed battery and a 1.5 kWh removable battery that totals to 5 kWh, largest in segment. Except for Simple One and Vida, others offer fixed batteries.Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 vs RivalsRange and Battery CapacityWhen it comes to range and battery capacity, the Ola S1 Pro Gen II offers an impressive 195 km of claimed range with a 4 kWh lithium-ion battery. The Ola S1 Pro Gen I is not far behind with 181 km of claimed range and a slightly smaller 3.97 kWh battery. Ather 450X, on the other hand, offers a claimed range of 150 km with a 3.7 kWh battery.The Simple One boasts an incredible 212 km of claimed range, supported by a 3.5 kWh fixed and a 1.5 kWh removable battery setup. The Vida V1 Pro’s exact claimed range is not specified, but it provides a real-world range of 110 km with two removable 1.97 kWh batteries.PricingWhen it comes to pricing, the Vida V1 Pro stands out as the most affordable option at Rs 1,25,900. The Ather 450 X is priced at Rs 1,44,921, followed by the Ola S1 Pro Gen I at Rs 1,39,999. The Ola S1 Pro Gen II is priced slightly higher at Rs 1,47,499, and the Simple One comes in at Rs 1,45,000.ConclusionChoosing the right electric scooter depends on a variety of factors, including your budget, desired range, and performance expectations. Each of these scooters has its own unique set of features and advantages, catering to different preferences and needs. Whether you prioritize range, power, or affordability, the Indian electric scooter market offers a wide range of options to suit your requirements. It’s essential to thoroughly research and test ride these scooters to determine which one aligns best with your personal preferences and daily commuting needs. With the rapid advancements in electric vehicle technology, the choices are only going to get better in the future, providing environmentally friendly and convenient alternatives for urban transportation in India. More