Ola’s electric scooter receives 100,000 bookings in first 24 hours

17 August 2021: Ola Electric started the bookings for its electric scooter on July 15. The company received unprecedented demand from customers who continue to throng the website to book the scooter in record numbers. Ola Electric to set up world’s largest EV two-wheeler charging network. Ola said that its electric scooter received a record-breaking 100,000 bookings within the first 24 hours, making it the most pre-booked scooter in the world.

“I am thrilled by the tremendous response from customers across India for our first electric vehicle. The unprecedented demand is a clear indicator of shifting consumer preferences to EVs,” said Bhavish Aggarwal, Chairman and Group CEO, Ola.

“This is a huge step forward in our mission to transition the world to sustainable mobility. I thank all the consumers who have booked the Ola Scooter and have joined the EV revolution. This is only the beginning ! The Ola Scooter, a product from Ola Electric, will be priced aggressively to make it widely accessible. Ola will reveal the features and price in the coming days.”

Ola Electric has claimed that the scooter will get best-in-class boot space as well. Additionally, the new scooter will get an app-based key for a keyless experience.