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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ola Electric Mobility Q1 results: Loss widens 23%, revenue falls 50%
Ola Electric Mobility posted a deeper net loss for the quarter ended 30 June, as the electric scooter maker contended with a sharp drop in revenue. The company reported a consolidated loss of ₹428 crore, widening by 23 per cent from ₹347 crore in the same period a year earlier. Revenue from operations slumped nearly 50 per cent to ₹828 crore, down from ₹1,644 crore a year ago. The steep decline in sales was partially offset by cost-cutting measures, with total expenses falling 42 per cent year-over-year to ₹1,065 crore. The results highlight the challenges facing India's electric vehicle sector, as it grapples with softening demand and heightened competition, even as firms push to scale production and capture market share. Ola's market share is slipping amid rising competition from incumbents like Bajaj Auto and TVS. While losses widened year-over-year, the company's net loss declined by more than 50 per cent on a quarterly basis. During the quarter under review, the company also reported a positive EBITDA. 'The company's auto business turned EBITDA positive in June, on the back of strong gross margins owing to the company's vertical integration strategy,' said the company in a statement. Ola Electric delivered a total of 68,192 vehicles in Q1 FY26, compared to 51,375 units delivered in Q4 FY25, marking an increase of 32.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). The auto segment EBITDA improved sharply to -11.6 per cent, compared to -90.6 per cent in Q4 FY25, with June marking the first EBITDA-positive month for the auto business. The consolidated EBITDA also saw a substantial recovery to -28.6 per cent from the previous quarter. The company's cost optimisation initiative, Project Lakshya, has driven significant operating efficiencies, reducing monthly auto operating expenses from ₹178 crore to ₹105 crore. Consolidated operating expenses now stand at ₹150 crore per month, with further reductions targeted to approximately ₹130 crore per month through FY26. Operating cash flow for the auto business was nearly neutral in Q1, and free cash flow improved to -₹107 crore, a significant improvement from -₹455 crore in Q4. Ola Electric's product roadmap continues to yield strong customer traction. The newly introduced Gen 3 scooters accounted for 80 per cent of total scooter sales during the quarter. These scooters have not only delivered better margins but have also significantly reduced warranty claims, reflecting the company's ongoing engineering improvements. Meanwhile, the rollout of Ola Electric's Roadster X motorcycles is progressing in phases, with the product now available in 200 stores across India and set to scale further during the upcoming festive season. On the software front, MoveOS+ adoption surged to nearly 50 per cent in new customers (up from 2 per cent in Q4). One of Ola Electric's most significant technological advancements is the in-house production of its 4680 Bharat Cell, which will begin powering vehicles starting this Navratri. The company expects that by the end of FY26, it will fully utilise the 1.4 GWh capacity, and install the remaining capacity to reach 5 GWh, scaling consumption to 5 GWh through FY27. The company has also successfully developed Heavy Rare Earths (HRE)-free motors, which are scheduled for production deployment in Q3 FY26. These initiatives, enabled by the company's deep investment in vertical integration and R&D, are designed to reduce costs and enhance performance.
Business Standard
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ola Electric drops after Q4 net loss widens to Rs 870 cr
Ola Electric Mobility declined 5.69% to Rs 50.21 after the company's consolidated net loss widened to Rs 870 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with net loss of Rs 416 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations tumbled 61.8% YoY to Rs 611 crore in Q4 FY25. The company reported pre-tax loss of Rs 870 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with a pre-tax loss of Rs 416 crore in Q4 FY24. The company reported a negative EBITDA of Rs 658 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a negative EBITDA of Rs 269 crore in Q4 FY24. The EBITDA margin stood at negative 101.4% in Q4 FY25, against negative 16.4% in the same quarter last year. Deliveries dropped 55.48% to 51,375 units in Q4 FY25 compared with 115,386 units in Q4 FY24. With a sharp focus on cost reduction and profitability through Project Lakshya, the company had earlier set a target operating cost structure of Rs 110 crore for the auto segment. As of April 2025, the cost stands at Rs 121 crore and is on track to reach the target of Rs 110 crore by June 2025. In April and May 2025, the company has shown early indicators of structural improvements translating into business momentum. These include higher gross margins (excluding PLI) and reduced operating expenses, higher monetization through add-ons, Gen 3 sales exceeding Gen 2 by over 2x, and strong demand for Roadster Motorcycles. The company expects to continue this strong performance through the rest of the year and achieve auto segment EBITDA profitability in FY26. The rollout of Gen 3 in Q4 FY25 was a key driver of the companys gross margin improvement. Q1 FY26 gross margins showed an improvement of 10 pp over Q4 FY25, which will further be helped by the scale-up of the Gen 3 platform. Notably, this performance does not include PLI on Gen3, which is expected to accrue in Q2FY26 vs 100% of the product portfolio accruing PLI in Q3FY25. The company expects its gross margins to improve to approximately 35% in Q2 FY26 with PLI. Ola Electric is also ramping up production at its Ola Gigafactory with improving yields of its Bharat Cell, which is undergoing extensive testing across performance, lifecycle, and safety parameters, with phased commercialization in a couple of months. This phased rollout will help optimize supply chain dynamics, maintain quality consistency across early production batches, and gather real-world performance feedback ahead of mass commercialization. The company expects adjusted revenue between Rs 800 crore and Rs 850 crore, deliveries of 65,000 units, and an auto EBITDA margin of negative 10% in Q1 FY26. On a full-year basis, the companys consolidated net loss widened to Rs 2,276 crore in FY25 compared with Rs 1,584 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations fell 9.9% to Rs 4,514 crore in FY25, compared with Rs 5,010 crore in FY24. Through Project Vistaar and Project Lakshya, Ola has reduced its auto segment EBITDA break-even point to under 25,000 units per month. With increasing S1 market share, new motorcycle launches, and improving cost metrics, the company aims to achieve auto segment EBITDA profitability in FY26. Ola Electric Mobility is a leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India, specializing in the vertical integration of technology and manufacturing for EVs and their components, including battery cells.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Ola Electric begins deliveries of Roadster X electric motorcycles
Ola Electric on Friday said it has commenced deliveries of its Roadster X portfolio of motorcycles, along with offers worth Rs 10,000 for the first 5,000 customers. The prices of the Roadster X series start at Rs 99,999 for the 2.5kWh variant, Rs 1,09,999 for the 3.5kWh variant, and Rs 1,24,999 for the 4.5kWh model, the company said in a statement. Roadster X+ 4.5kWh is priced at Rs 1,29,999, while the Roadster X+ 9.1kWh (with 4680 Bharat Cell) that has a range of 501 km/charge, is priced at Rs 1,99,999, it added. "The Roadster X is a bold leap, marking our entry into the motorcycling segment. The Roadster X is designed, engineered, and built in India, for a generation that wants to ride the bike of the future," Ola Electric Chairman and MD, Bhavish Aggarwal, said. With deliveries starting today, the Roadster X would unlock the true potential of EVs in the two-wheeler category, accelerating EV adoption and penetration, he added. Ola Electric said the first 5,000 customers will get offers worth Rs 10,000, which includes extended warranty, MoveOS+, and essential care free as part of its 'Ride the Future' campaign.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ola Electric plans fresh fundraise amid market challenges
Ola Electric , facing market share decline and a falling stock price, is planning to raise fresh capital through non-convertible debentures or other eligible securities, with a board meeting scheduled for May 22 to discuss the matter, stated company's regulatory filings. The fundraise, which could occur in one or more tranches via private placement or other permissible methods, marks the company's first funding exercise since its IPO last year, even as the company faces increased regulatory scrutiny. In related news, Ola Electric will begin deliveries of its electric motorcycle Roadster X towards the end of this week. Details regarding the size of the funding round, valuation, and potential investors have not been disclosed. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led company has recently faced increased regulatory scrutiny concerning sales discrepancies. Deliveries of Roadster X In a separate announcement, Ola Electric Mobility's Founder, Chairman & Managing Director Bhavish Aggarwal shared news about the company's electric motorcycle deliveries. Aggarwal posted on social media platform X: " Roadster X deliveries starting this Friday! Excited to see customers experience our bike." The Roadster X series has different price points based on the model: ₹74,999 for the Roadster X, ₹1,04,999 for the Roadster X+ 4.5kWh, and ₹1,54,999 for the Roadster X+ 9.1kWh (with 4680 Bharat Cell). The Roadster X+ 9.1kWh offers a range of 501 km per charge. Initially, Ola Electric had announced that deliveries of its electric bikes would commence from Q4FY25 onwards. Deliveries for the Roadster Pro model were slated to begin in Q4FY26.
