Ola's Big Decision amid Fire Incidents, Withdraws 1,441 electric scooters

Ola has decided to withdraw its 1,441 electric scooters from the market due to the fire incidents. Recently, there have been several incidents of fire in the electric scooters of Ola, due to which the company has taken this step. The company said in a statement that it is investigating the incident of fire in an electric two-wheeler in Pune on March 26. A preliminary investigation suggests that this is the only case of its kind. However, the company says that keeping in mind the safety, it will sell 1,441 electric scooters in this consignment.

Ola Electric said, "These scooters will be thoroughly checked by our engineers. They will check everything from battery system, thermal system to safety system.” The company claimed that its battery system is already compliant and has been tested for AIS 156. This is the latest standard proposed for India. Apart from this, this battery also meets the European Standard ECE 136.

In the recent past, incidents of fire in electric two-wheelers have come to the fore at many places in the country. Due to this, electric two-wheeler companies are recalling their vehicles from the market. Okinawa Autotech has withdrawn more than 3,000 scooters from the market. Pure EV has also withdrawn 2,000 scooters from the market.