According to the firm, aftermarket parts were fitted on the Ola electric scooter that caught fire in Pune on October 28, which caused a short circuit and a regrettable occurrence.
Ola Electric made the following announcement in an official statement: “Our investigation has revealed that the incident was caused by a short circuit resulting from aftermarket parts used in the scooter.” Our research has further demonstrated the vehicle’s battery’s integrity and functionality.”
“At Ola, we adhere to strict standards for vehicle safety and quality, with safety being our top concern. We implore our clients to contact us online or through the closest Ola Experience Center for assistance, and only to use authentic spare parts and accessories for all servicing needs,” the statement continued.
In Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, on October 28, an Ola electric scooter caught fire close to D.Y. Patil College. The incident resulted in no injuries.
Ola Electric sales statistics
Ola currently offers the Ola S1 X, Ola S1 Air, and Ola S1 Pro (second generation). Starting prices for the S1 X series are Rs 89,999 (ex-showroom), Rs 1,19,999 (ex-showroom) for the S1 Air range, and Rs 1,47,499 (ex-showroom) for the S1 Pro range.
The industry group Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released its most recent data, which shows that Ola sold 18,647 electric scooters in September, 18,628 in August, and 19,263 in July.
Manufacturers of original equipment (OEMs) have repeatedly cautioned their clients against having aftermarket parts installed, especially from unapproved workshops, as there have been multiple instances of electric vehicles (EVs) catching fire as a result.
A Tata Nexon EV caught fire in April in Pune’s Katraj neighborhood as a result of repairs made to the car at an unapproved facility.
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