The appointment window for the recall will open on March 22, 2023.

Multiple Ola S1 Pro owners have voiced concerns over front fork failure ever since the electric scooter was launched in the Indian market. The company has been carrying out investigations on a case-by-case basis and has attributed these failures to “high-impact road accidents”.

In the wake of rising concerns amongst owners, Ola Electric has decided to announce a formal recall to upgrade the front fork design to enhance its durability and strength. Customers can now upgrade to the new front fork, which will be available free of cost.

Customers are requested to book an appointment at the nearest Ola Experience Centre or Service Centre before visiting. The appointment window will open on March 22, 2023.

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These discount offers are valid for a limited period from March 8-12, 2023.

Ola Electric has announced discounts and other offers on its electric scooters on the occasion of Holi.

Ola is offering a discount of Rs 2,000 on the S1 and up to Rs 4,000 off on the S1 Pro. This should bring down the price of the S1 3kWh version to Rs 1.08 lakh, while the S1 Pro should cost Rs 1.26 lakh after adjusting the discount.

Additionally, the company is offering an exchange discount of Rs 45,000 on its e-scooters. Customers can exchange their old petrol-powered 2-wheeler for a brand-new Ola e-scooter to avail this offer.

These discount offers are valid for a limited period from March 8-12, 2023.

The planned EV hub will be one of the largest, bringing the entire EV ecosystem under one roof.

Ola Electric plans to invest Rs 7,614 crore in India to manufacture electric cars and EV batteries.

Ola Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to produce electric cars and build a lithium-ion battery manufacturing unit with a capacity of 20 GW. The new facilities will be part of an EV hub housing vendor and supplier parks.

According to the company, the planned EV hub will be one of the largest, bringing the entire EV ecosystem under one roof. It will be spread over 2,000 acres and will help in the creation of 3,111 jobs.

Ola recently surpassed the production milestone of 1,00,000 units and aims to build 1,40,000 electric cars per year. The company’s Battery Innovation Centre in Bangalore has developed a lithium-ion cell, which is likely to be mass-produced at the new facility.

Source: HT

Ola has teased an adventure bike, a cruiser, a sports bike, a neo-retro bike and a commuter bike concept.

Ola Electric has released a teaser, giving us a hint of its upcoming electric motorcycles. 

The teaser features five models with distinct designs. The range includes an adventure bike, a cruiser, a sports bike, a neo-retro bike and a commuter. That being said, all models appear to be in their concept phase, and we may not see some of the models reach production.

Ola hasn’t revealed any timeline for the launch of its electric motorcycles. Technical details like the motor output and battery performance are still unknown. 

Earlier, Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric, had revealed that the company was developing an electric motorcycle. He even took to Twitter to ask netizens about their favourite style of bike.

Ola Electric, Ather Energy, TVS Motor and Vida are being probed for allegedly mispricing their electric 2-wheelers.

According to a media report, four electric 2-wheeler manufacturers are under the scanner for false subsidy claims worth Rs 300 crore.

Ola Electric, Ather Energy, TVS Motor and Vida are being probed for allegedly mispricing their electric 2-wheelers to make them eligible for subsidy under the Faster Adoption & Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme. It is said that the manufacturers kept the prices of their products low to claim subsidy. This was done by billing parts such as the charger and proprietary software separately. Ola has denied any wrongdoing.

Under the government’s FAME scheme, manufacturers cannot claim subsidy on electric 2-wheelers that cost more than Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Brands can offer a discount of up to 40% on locally manufactured EVs and claim it as a subsidy.

The government is also investigating a few other electric 2-wheeler manufacturers for failing to meet localization commitments. The probe will be conducted by the ARAI.

Source: ET Auto

The purchase window for the entry-level Ola S1 Air is now open. Deliveries will commence in July 2023.

Ola Electric has launched new variants of the S1 and S1 Air electric scooters. Differentiated by the battery size, the variants are priced from Rs 84,999 (ex-showroom).

The Ola S1 Air is available with three battery options: 2 kWh, 3 kWh and 4 kWh offering 85 km, 125 km and 165 km of range (IDC), respectively. All variants are powered by a 4.5 kW electric motor and have a top speed of 85 km/h.

The Ola S1 is now available with either a 2 kWh battery offering 91 km of range or a 3 kWh battery with 141 km of maximum range. Both variants are powered by an 8.5 kW electric motor and have a top speed rating of 90 km/h and 95 km/h, respectively.

On the other side of the spectrum, the top-spec S1 Pro uses an 8.5 kW electric motor powered by a 4 kWh battery pack. It has a maximum range of 181 km and can reach a top speed of 116 km/h.

The purchase window for the entry-level Ola S1 Air is now open. Deliveries will commence in July 2023.

Ola S1 electric scooter ex-showroom prices:

• S1 Air 2 kWh - Rs 84,999
• S1 Air 3 kWh - Rs 99,999
• S1 Air 4 kWh - Rs 1,09,999
• S1 2 kWh - Rs 99,999
• S1 3 kWh - Rs 1,09,999
• S1 Pro - Rs 1,29,999

The Ola S1 Air costs Rs. 84,999 and is positioned below the S1 and S1 Pro.

Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has revealed that the company is all set to make a product announcement on February 9, 2023. 

The Twitter post includes an image with the caption: "Change, it’s in the Air", which suggests that Ola Electric might finally open the payment window for its most affordable electric scooter, the S1 Air.

The Ola S1 Air was launched in October of last year. Priced at Rs. 84,999, it sits below the S1 and S1 Pro variants. 

The S1 Air gets a conventional telescopic fork suspension at the front, drum brakes instead of discs and a single-piece rear grab handle. The e-scooter is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen console based on Ola's MoveOS 3 operating system and offers three riding modes - Eco, Normal and Sports.

The S1 Air uses a hub-mounted motor having a peak output of 6 BHP. It is powered by a 2.5 kWh battery pack offering an IDC-certified range of 100 km in Eco mode.

A preliminary investigation conducted by Ola Electric revealed that the latest incident was a "case of a very high-impact road accident."

There have been multiple reports of front fork failures in the Ola S1 Pro. Recently, the husband of an accident victim took to Twitter to voice his frustration with the brand. This has prompted an official response from Ola Electric.

According to the tweet, the front wheel of the S1 Pro electric scooter just broke out of the suspension. The crash resulted in severe injuries to the rider, who had to be admitted to an ICU.

In response to the incident, Ola Electric has stated that a preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that this was a "case of a very high-impact road accident." The company is in touch with the customer and has extended all necessary support to the family. Ola also reports that the rider is safe and is recovering.

The statement added that the Ola S1 Pro had been tested over 5 million km across challenging terrains and in all weather conditions. The front fork arm is said to be designed with a factor of safety that is 80% higher than typical loads encountered by the vehicles.

By 2027, Ola plans to have 6 different products in the market.

Electric 2-wheeler maker, Ola Electric claims to have sold nearly 1.5 lakh EVs in 2022.

Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Ola Electric revealed this in a blog post. "We have sold almost 1,50,000 EVs this year and are working towards the Mission Electric – all 2W sold in India by the end of 2025 to be electric, and all cars sold in India by 2030 to be electric," he said.

Ola launched its first electric scooter in the Indian market in September 2021. Today, the company offers three variants of the e-scooter – S1 Air, S1 and S1 Pro, with prices starting at Rs. 84,999.

Ola Electric plans to introduce more electric 2-wheelers over the next couple of years. These include a mass-market scooter and motorcycle as well as a range of premium motorcycles.

The next step for the company would be to enter the electric car segment. As you may be aware, plans are in place for Ola’s first electric car. It is expected to debut sometime in 2024. By 2027, Ola plans to have 6 different products in the market. Aggarwal also mentioned that the brand could enter the electric commercial vehicle segment in the future.

Ola also plans to get into lithium-ion cell production. Its first battery could be launched by the end of 2023. The EV maker is looking to expand its footprint in the global market as well.

The Ola S1 e-scooter now gets fast-charging capability that adds almost 50 km of range in just 15 minutes.

Ola Electric has announced the rollout of its MoveOS 3.0 update for the S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters.

The MoveOS 3.0 update brings new features like regenerative braking with three settings, hill-hold assist and proximity alert. It also includes three mood settings – Bolt, Vintage and Eclipse, that change the visual theme of digital dash and notification sounds.

Crucially, the S1 e-scooter now gets fast-charging capability that adds almost 50 km of range in just 15 minutes.

The latest update includes a ‘Vacation’ mode that reduces battery usage when the scooter is not in use. It is said that the e-scooter can be stored for more than 200 days without being charged. There’s also a ‘Party’ mode, which flashes the lights on the scooter in sync with a song.