Ola Electric sold 25,000 electric scooters in February, but only 8,600 were registered. What’s causing this huge gap, and why is the government asking questions? Let’s dive in!
India’s top electric two-wheeler maker, Ola Electric, is under government scrutiny after discovering a large gap between its sales and registrations. The company claims it sold 25,000 electric scooters in February 2025, but only 8,600 were officially registered. This has prompted the heavy industries and road transport ministries to seek an explanation.
Ola says the gap happened because of a “temporary” registration delay. This delay started after Ola ended contracts with two registration vendors as part of its plan to improve operations.
Ola says it is clearing the delay quickly. However, the situation became more difficult when one of its registration vendors, who is also waiting for payment from Ola’s subsidiary, filed an insolvency petition over unpaid dues.
Challenges Piling Up for Ola Electric
This regulatory scrutiny comes at a tough time for Ola Electric. Since its high-profile stock market debut last year, the company has faced declining sales, increased oversight, and financial restructuring. To cut costs and improve efficiency, Ola has reportedly laid off employees twice since November 2023 and is restructuring its sales and service networks.
Adding to its woes, the company is now dealing with notices from four states regarding trade certificates for some of its stores. While Ola hasn’t shared details about these notices, it remains focused on resolving the issues.
What’s Next for Ola Electric?
As Ola Electric works to clear the registration backlog and address regulatory concerns, industry experts are watching closely. The company’s ability to stabilize operations and maintain investor confidence will be critical in India’s fast-growing and competitive electric vehicle market.
For now, Ola Electric is assuring stakeholders that the registration backlog is temporary and will be resolved soon. But with mounting challenges, the road ahead looks bumpy for this EV giant.
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