Ola Electric in Indian EV space: A Timeline

Birth of Ola Electric

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First Factory Announcement

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Launch of Ola S1 & S1 Pro Scooters

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Record-Breaking Sales and Expansion

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Ola FutureFactory – Fully Operational

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Challenges and Consumer Criticism

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Where Will Ola Electric Go Next?

Ola Electric in Indian EV space: A Timeline

Birth of Ola Electric

It all started in 2017! Ola Electric was born as a subsidiary of Ola, India's popular ride-hailing service, with the mission to revolutionise electric mobility in India

First Factory Announcement

In 2020, Ola Electric shook the world with plans to build the largest two-wheeler manufacturing facility – the Ola FutureFactory, with a capacity to produce 10 million scooters annually

Launch of Ola S1 & S1 Pro Scooters

Ola officially entered the electric scooter market with the launch of the S1 and S1 Pro in August 2021, boasting impressive features and range, with prices starting at ₹99,999!

Record-Breaking Sales and Expansion

By 2022, Ola Electric became the market leader, selling 1,50,000 units and announcing plans to expand into electric cars and more EV products

Ola FutureFactory – Fully Operational

The highly anticipated FutureFactory became fully operational in 2023. Built on sustainability, it’s fully automated and powered by renewable energy

Challenges and Consumer Criticism

Despite a growing sales network, Ola Electric faced backlash over scooter quality and after-sales service. Customers voiced concerns about hardware issues and software glitches

Where Will Ola Electric Go Next?

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